EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 15 - Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) today announced that it has been positioned among the market leaders in META Group's recently released METAspectrum evaluation for Leading Outsourcing Vendors 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 that provide or integrate IT and business process services. CSC was positioned in the market leader segment of the METAspectrum analysis and was specifically recognized for strengths in government and manufacturing industries. In addition, the report states that CSC's "knowledge management capabilities stand out, even among leading outsourcing vendors."
According to the Market Summary of the METAspectrum Leading Outsourcing Vendors North America evaluation, "Leading vendors provide a range of commodity infrastructure services: application configuration, development and maintenance; integration with business services (e.g., payroll); and management consulting to pull together disparate technology and business services."
"We are delighted to be positioned as a leader and believe it accurately reflects our industry experience and continued efforts to bring high-value solutions and business results to our customers," said Tony Doye, president of CSC's Technology Management Group, which has responsibility for the company's U.S. outsourcing business. "Our focus on business transformational outsourcing offers increasing value to our clients."
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 2004 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 more than 92,000 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 $13 billion for the 12 months ended Oct. 3, 2003. For more information, visit the company's Web site at
www.csc.com.
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