El Segundo, Calif., Jan. 8 -- Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) announced today that since Oct. 1, its North American Public Sector business unit has signed 72 previously unannounced contracts and subcontracts during its fiscal 2008 third quarter, which ended Dec. 28. These contracts have a total estimated value of approximately $765 million if all contract options are exercised.

The performance periods for the contracts range from three months to seven years. Civil agencies accounted for 32 awards with a total value of approximately $125 million. The Defense Department and its agencies accounted for 40 awards with a total value of approximately $640 million.

“Project Accelerate, our new growth strategy for CSC, is delivering successful results for the North American Public Sector business unit," said CSC Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael W. Laphen. “By sharpening our focus on strategic areas of expertise and leveraging our global commercial experience, CSC is delivering proven and sound results in helping our government clients execute their core missions.”

Services performed by CSC under these previously unannounced contracts include a wide range of business and information technology (IT) services, including analysis, systems integration and modernization, consulting, engineering, outsourcing, training, maintenance and logistics support for a diverse base of clients in the law enforcement and intelligence communities; the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Departments of the Navy, Army and Air Force; Health and Human Services; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Transportation; and State Department.

All expressed contract award terms and values represent the amounts that CSC expects to receive from the agreements if all options are exercised.

About CSC

Computer Sciences Corporation is a leading global IT services company. CSC's mission is to provide customers in industry and government with solutions crafted to meet their specific challenges and enable them to profit from the advanced use of technology.

With approximately 89,000 employees, CSC provides innovative solutions for customers around the world by applying leading technologies and CSC's own advanced capabilities. These include systems design and integration; IT and business process outsourcing; applications software development; Web and application hosting; and management consulting. Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., CSC reported revenue of $15.5 billion for the 12 months ended Sept. 28, 2007. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.csc.com.