EDS, the founder of the information technology outsourcing industry, enlisted Upstream to help debut the Wuhan Global Service Center in Wuhan, bolstering that city's reputation as a high tech base. The Center is at the heart of EDS' ongoing campaign to contribute to the development of China's IT services industry, and integrate China's capabilities into its global service offering. Upstream and Korean partner Briman Communications were enlisted by EDS to announce the news of its joint venture with Daewoo Information Systems (DIS), the largest independent IT provider in Korea.EDS Honored as Partner of the Year for Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Systems Management at 2007 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Program Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007SINGAPORE — EDS today proudly announced it has won the Partner of the Year Award for Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Systems Management at the 2007 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Program Awards. The company was chosen out of an international field of top Microsoft Partners as delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology. The awards were distributed at a ceremony on July 11 in Denver, CO at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.
Awards were presented in a number of categories, with winners chosen from a pool of more than 1,800 entrants worldwide. EDS was recognized for superior technology and innovation in Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Systems Management. The Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Systems Management Partner of the Year award honors partners that have infrastructure practices with proven proficiency in implementing solutions based on the Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005, Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 and Data Protection Manager (DPM). These awards also recognize partners with innovative solutions that used Infrastructure Optimization Model (IOM) to advance the state of customer’s IT infrastructure using Microsoft systems management products such as MOM 2005, SMS 2003 or DPM.
“We are pleased to have EDS recognized by Microsoft, based on our current roll out of Microsoft Systems Management Server and Microsoft Operations Manager as our global standards for managing Windows servers and desktops,” said Matt Trevorrow, vice president of workplace services at EDS. “As a member of the EDS Agility Alliance, Microsoft represents the kind of best-in-class technology that helps EDS drive client productivity, growth and innovation, all while ensuring data security.”
With more than 3 million Windows-based systems under management worldwide, EDS looks to Microsoft Systems Management Server to facilitate centralized software deployment and user support. In implementing Systems Management Server, EDS achieved significant productivity gains, reducing the deployment time of security patches by 92 percent, with 90 percent coverage in five days, versus previous methods that resulted in 60 percent coverage in 50 days.
As a member of the EDS Agility Alliance, Microsoft provides the standard platform for EDS’ desktop and server operating systems, and integrated development environments. The EDS Agility Alliance benefits clients with development, management and modernization of their mission-critical applications and infrastructure, including the next generation of .NET, workplace and mobility solutions. The use of Operations Manager aligns with EDS’ global standardized work practices and contributes to the company’s “zero outages” mindset, while reducing cost and improving quality and the client experience - from the desktop to the data center.
“EDS has proven its proficiency in implementing solutions based on the Microsoft Operations Manager 2005, Systems Management Server 2003, and Data Protection Manager. We commend partners like EDS whose offerings provide repeatable value to our mutual customers,” said Peter Boit, Vice President, Enterprise Partner Sales, Microsoft Corp.
The Microsoft Partner Program Awards recognize Microsoft Partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the last year.
About EDS
EDS (NYSE: EDS) is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry 45 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. Learn more at eds.com.
About the EDS Agility Alliance
The EDS Agility Alliance is a coalition of companies globally recognized for their quality, products and value to clients. Its mission is to innovate, develop and deliver the EDS Agile Enterprise Platform – EDS’ next-generation global delivery system. Together, EDS and its Agility Alliance partners collaborate to design, build and run a market-leading services platform and develop technology-based services to deliver tangible client results. EDS Agility Alliance partners include Cisco, EMC, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, Sun Microsystems and Xerox.
Contact
Kimberly Nelson
EDS, Marketing and Communications Director Asia
Hong Kong
852 2953 7678
kimberly.nelson@eds.com
Vincent Leong or Wang Huibin
Upstream Asia (Singapore)
65 6323 7377
vincent.leong@upstreamasia.com
huibin.wang@upstreamasia.com
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Extends EDS Contract in US$310 Million Deal
SINGAPORE – EDS has strengthened its relationship with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia after significantly revamping a $US310 million service-based contract to deliver desktop and other end-user computing services for the next five years.
The new contract covers all end-user computing services, including desktop, service desk, ATM services, managed output, email, messaging, Outlook web access and mobile information protection. The new contract is focused on significantly enhancing business outcomes through improved service delivery.
The deal follows last year’s $US350 million signing of a new master IT&T Agreement involving Enterprise Processing Services (EPS) for mainframe, midrange and data storage until 2012.
Chris Mitchell, EDS vice president for Australia and New Zealand, said the agreements were in line with a more collaborative and strategic relationship being developed between the two organizations to decouple arrangements and deliver specific business outcomes.
“When we signed the EPS agreement last year we also agreed to a joint Charter as a foundation for further enhancing our ongoing business relationship,” Mr Mitchell said. “We support the Bank’s business every day and the Charter reinforces our close involvement in helping it achieve its goals.”
Mr Mitchell said the latest contract renewal was a reflection of the hard work that had gone into meeting the quality and service challenges that underpin the relationship.
“The EDS teams continue to work with the Commonwealth Bank to ensure it achieves its strategic vision of excelling in customer service,” he said. “We can help the Bank realize this by delivering the most reliable financial services infrastructure in Australia.”
Under the new end-user computing services contract, EDS will be responsible for supporting the Bank’s 44,000 desktop devices, 3,300 ATMs, 4,000 printers and 1,000 facsimile machines.
CBA group executive CIO, Michael Harte, said the collaborative approach was enabling EDS to find new ways of providing value to the Bank through enhancing and meeting end-user expectations.
“EDS has stepped up to the quality and service challenge, adding simplicity, stability and improved delivery to the IT services offered to the bank,” he said. “The latest re-signing is a reflection that EDS has raised the bar and will deliver significantly enhanced business outcomes.”
The partnership between EDS and the CBA began in 1997 with a 10-year agreement for IT services.
About EDS
EDS (NYSE: EDS) is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry 45 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. Learn more at 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-K. 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.
Contact
Rosalind See
EDS Malaysia
603 8686 5309
rosalind.see@eds.com
Kimberly Nelson
EDS, Marketing and Communications Director Asia
Hong Kong
852 2953 7678
kimberly.nelson@eds.com
Vincent Leong or Wang Huibin
Upstream Asia (Singapore)
65 6323 7377
vincent.leong@upstreamasia.com
huibin.wang@upstreamasia.com
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EDS Appoints New Leader For Southeast Asia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2007SINGAPORE - EDS announced today that it has named Mark Abe as vice president and managing director for the Southeast Asia region. He will take on responsibility for driving growth in key Southeast Asian markets including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. He will also be setting the direction and charting the strategy for EDS in emerging markets within the region.
This responsibility is in addition to his role as the Asia Pacific Transportation Industry Leader, where he oversees the combined Air Services, Freight, Logistics & Rail, and Travel & Hospitality interests for the region. Abe brings combined management consultant capabilities and vast industry knowledge that will bring maximum value to our clients.
“The economies of Southeast Asia continue to expand, offering plenty of opportunities and challenges at the same time,” said Kerry Purcell, vice president and Managing Director of EDS Asia.
“Mark Abe brings with him a great wealth of operational experience and leadership skills that will help our clients succeed in this marketplace.”
Prior to this appointment, Abe was vice president of EDS’ Global Air Services division, providing management consulting services to global airline clients around the world leading major outsourcing and merger/acquisition initiatives. He joined EDS in 1989 as an aerospace engineer supporting EDS' Air Transportation Strategic Business Unit. He has since held various roles in the organization focusing on the transportation, manufacturing and aerospace & defence industries.
Mark and his family have relocated from Shanghai to Singapore which is the SE Asia Headquarters as well as the newly appointed Asia-Pacific headquarters. He holds a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
About EDS
EDS (NYSE: EDS) is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry 45 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. Learn more at eds.com.
Contact
Rosalind See
EDS Malaysia
603 8686 5309
rosalind.see@eds.com
Kimberly Nelson
EDS, Marketing and Communications Director Asia
Hong Kong
852 2953 7678
kimberly.nelson@eds.com
Vincent Leong or Wang Huibin
Upstream Asia (Singapore)
65 6323 7377
vincent.leong@upstreamasia.com
huibin.wang@upstreamasia.com
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EDS Appoints New Southeast Asia Sales Leader
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2007Kuala Lumpur - Leading global technology services company EDS announced today the appointment of Azwan Baharuddin as regional sales leader for the Southeast Asia region.
Previously vice president of Sales and Development for EDS in Malaysia, Azwan has taken on the new expanded role of fostering EDS’ business growth throughout Southeast Asia markets, including Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
Azwan will be supported by a team located across Asia and EDS industry experts based in different parts of the world. He will continue to be based in Malaysia.
“This regional role is an exciting challenge and new opportunity for me. I am honored that EDS has appointed me to anchor growth in a region that has so much potential,” said Azwan.
“The Southeast Asia region is very vibrant currently and businesses are looking at how they can grow rapidly. EDS is a viable partner that can help businesses save on cost and leverage on resources to gain critical advantage over their competition,” he added.
Azwan’s diverse experience in information technology, financial services, strategic planning and implementation gives him an understanding of what different businesses require. He joined EDS in 2003, and has played an instrumental role in the discussions for EDS Malaysia’s largest key clients.
Prior to joining EDS, Azwan was with a global consulting company. He co-authored a Malaysian Broadcasting Digitalization Study commissioned by the Malaysian Government and worked on several Corporatization and IT Masterplans for public corporations.
Azwan was previously based in London, UK. There, he held key positions in Temenos (a global banking software company) and Brown Shipley & Co (a private merchant bank, part of Kredietbank Luxembourg Group). He holds Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelors Degree in Economics from Leicester University.
About EDS
EDS (NYSE: EDS) is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry 45 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. Learn more at eds.com.
Contact
Rosalind See
EDS Malaysia
603 8686 5309
rosalind.see@eds.com
Kimberly Nelson
EDS, Marketing and Communications Director Asia
Hong Kong
852 2953 7678
kimberly.nelson@eds.com
Vincent Leong or Wang Huibin
Upstream Asia (Singapore)
65 6323 7377
vincent.leong@upstreamasia.com
huibin.wang@upstreamasia.com
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EDS Ventures in China and Korea
More: China | Client News | EDSEDS, the founder of the information technology outsourcing industry, enlisted Upstream to help debut the Wuhan Global Service Center in Wuhan, bolstering that city's reputation as a high tech base. The Center is at the heart of EDS' ongoing campaign to contribute to the development of China's IT services industry, and integrate China's capabilities into its global service offering. Upstream and Korean partner Briman Communications were enlisted by EDS to announce the news of its joint venture with Daewoo Information Systems (DIS), the largest independent IT provider in Korea.
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