EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2003 -- Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) today announced that it has been positioned among the market leaders in META Group's recently released METAspectrum evaluation, Desktop and Help Desk Services North America. META Group (Nasdaq: METG) is a leading research and consulting firm that focuses on information technology (IT) and business transformation strategies.
The new METAspectrum evaluation provides an objective assessment of companies providing fully integrated service desk and managed network services for IT organizations. CSC was positioned in the market leader segment of the METAspectrum analysis and was specifically recognized for strength in technology capabilities and vertical industry focus.
According to the Market Summary of the METAspectrum Desktop and Help Desk Services North America evaluation, "To be a market leader, an outsourcing vendor must exhibit strong delivery performance based on sound business practices and evolving innovation in the delivery of services, while also having a strong presence that includes solid boardroom relationships and brand awareness." In addition, the report states that "leaders stand out by consistently delivering quality, exploiting proven methodologies, and employing evolving methodologies and technologies."
“CSC's professionals are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to clients across the globe, so we are extremely pleased by our favorable rating in the METAspectrum evaluation," said Russ Owen, president of CSC's Global Infrastructure Services group. "We are especially proud of the fact that META Group recognizes CSC's ability to adapt and update our service offerings to remain on the cutting edge of technology. We also appreciate the recognition of CSC as a leader in outsourcing operational IT services such as end-user management processes."
For more than four decades, CSC has helped clients in the public and private sectors make the most effective use of information technology. CSC has built and operated some of the largest, most complex IT systems in use today – for some of the world’s leading companies.
About METAspectrumMETAspectrum evaluations from META Group provide IT professionals with a view into critical market success factors and vendor positioning. METAspectrum delivers comprehensive evaluations of both technology markets and vendor product offerings. There are multiple market evaluations planned for release in 2003 and beyond. METAspectrum evaluations are updated quarterly, biannually, or annually, depending on the characteristics of individual markets. To view completed market evaluations, or learn more about METAspectrum methodology, visit www.metagroup.com/metaspectrum.
About CSCFounded in 1959, 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 92,000 employees, CSC provides innovative solutions for customers around the world by applying leading technologies and CSC's own 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 $12.1 billion for the 12 months ended July 4, 2003. For more information, visit the company's Web site at
www.csc.com.
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