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Control Data Systems Awarded Multi-Year Contract by Computer Sciences Corp.

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Control Data Systems, Inc., a global information technology company, has been awarded a multi-year contract by Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) to manage the global messaging infrastructure for CSC's largest manufacturing client. Under the agreement, Control Data will manage connections between the client company's messaging systems worldwide, ensuring safe and reliable E-mail transmission for over 98,000 employees who send and receive more than 150,000 E-mail messages daily. The contract, which includes options to extend through 2007, highlights the increasing demand for complex messaging and E-commerce environments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Control Data Systems, Inc. has been awarded a multi-year contract by Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) to manage the global messaging infrastructure for CSC's largest manufacturing client.
  • The contract will ensure safe and reliable E-mail transmission for over 98,000 employees who send and receive more than 150,000 E-mail messages daily.
  • Control Data will manage connections between the client company's messaging systems worldwide, including legacy and proprietary messaging systems.
  • The four-year contract includes options to extend through 2007, providing a potential 8-year commitment for the client.
  • CSC chose Control Data due to its ability to manage complex messaging and E-commerce environments, with message traffic increasing at a rate of 200% annually.
  • Control Data's Mail.Hub software was used in the client's message switching and directory services, making Control Data a natural choice for this partnership.
  • Computer Sciences Corp. has 50,000 employees in 700 offices worldwide, providing clients with a wide range of professional services.
  • Control Data Systems, Inc. delivers enterprise Internet and systems integration solutions, as well as E-Commerce outsourcing services.

Statistics:

  • 98,000 employees will be supported by Control Data's messaging infrastructure management.
  • 150,000 E-mail messages per day will be transmitted between the client company's messaging systems.
  • A 200% annual increase in message traffic at the global manufacturing company necessitated the partnership with Control Data.
  • The contract includes options to extend through 2007, providing a potential 8-year commitment.
  • CSC has 50,000 employees globally, with 700 offices worldwide.

Sources:

  • Control Data Systems, Inc., a global information technology company.
  • Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC).
  • www.csc.com - website of Computer Sciences Corporation.
  • http://www.cdc.com - website of Control Data Systems, Inc.
  • CONTROL DATA SYSTEMS, INC. - a release from the company.

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