EDS Signs Contract With United Airlines to Upgrade Computer Systems and Service to Reduce IT Costs
18 January 2006
EDS (NYSE: EDS) and United Airlines today announced a 10-year information technology (IT) services contract to upgrade the airline's technology base while reducing its operating costs.
Under this agreement, EDS will provide desktop, helpdesk and managed services for the airline. In addition, EDS will upgrade all aspects of United's end-user computing and communications environments in offices, reservations and airports.
The new agreement calls for EDS to refresh and manage more than 36,000 desktop computers for United, and provide helpdesk and user support for desktops, printers, scanners and networks for United's employees in approximately 320 locations worldwide, said EDS Transportation Leader, Jim Dullum.
EDS will also be responsible for the related asset management, procurement and third party provider relationships.
"We are helping United reduce costs and upgrade to more innovative technology," said Dullum. "With more than 9,000 EDS employees serving the transportation industry, we have proven ability to deliver high-quality support for all aspects of airlines' computing and communications environments -- from networks to desktops."
For the past three years, EDS has provided business process outsourcing services including passenger reservations, cargo booking, airport operations and back-office support for United.
EDS is the largest provider of global IT infrastructure services to the airline industry.
About EDS
EDS is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry more than 40 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. With $20.7 billion in 2004 revenue, EDS is ranked 95th on the Fortune 500. Learn more at http://www.eds.com .
The statements in this news release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding the amount of new contract values, are forward- looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond EDS' control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. For information concerning these risks and uncertainties, see EDS' most recent Form 10-Q. EDS disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CONTACTS:
Kimberly Walton - EDS Jeff Green - United Airlines
972 605 0978 847 700 4206
kimberly.walton@eds.com jeff.green@united.com
Source: prnewswire
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