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CSC Named 2009 ‘Best in KLAS’ for ERP Implementations in Healthcare
News Release -- January 19, 2010
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 19 -- CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced today that it has been recognized as the leader in enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations according to a 2009 report by KLAS, an independent monitor of vendor performance in healthcare technology.
The report, 2009 Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Professional Services, is a summary of performance data collected over the past 12 months from healthcare professionals and IT Executives. More than 200 vendors were considered for the report and winners were ranked in key market segments including IT outsourcing, technical services, and application hosting. The top company in each category is awarded the prestigious Best in KLAS distinction.
“We are honored to be recognized as a leader in ERP implementations,” said Deward Watts, president of CSC’s Healthcare Group. “This award validates CSC’s commitment to delivering the best solutions and services to the healthcare industry.”
“For more than a decade, the Best in KLAS awards have recognized healthcare technology companies that set the standard for delivering the best experience to providers,” said Adam Gale, KLAS president. “The Best in KLAS distinction honors more than just a good product or service. It represents a commitment to meeting customer expectations in every phase of the buying process – from the sales presentation to implementation to ongoing service and support.”
CSC's Healthcare Group, which serves healthcare providers, health plans, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and allied industries around the world, is a global leader in transforming the healthcare industry through the effective use of information to improve healthcare outcomes, decision-making and operating efficiency.
About KLAS
KLAS is a research firm specializing in monitoring and reporting the performance of healthcare vendors. KLAS' mission is to improve delivery, by independently measuring vendor performance for the benefit of our healthcare provider partners, consultants, investors, and vendors. Working together with executives from over 4500 hospitals and over 2500 clinics, KLAS delivers timely reports, trends, and statistics, which provide a solid overview of vendor performance in the industry. KLAS measures performance of software, professional services, and medical equipment vendors. For more information, go to www.KLASresearch.com, email marketing@KLASresearch.com, or call 1-800-920-4109 to speak with a KLAS representative.
About CSC
CSC is a global leader in providing technology-enabled solutions and services through three primary lines of business. These include Business Solutions and Services, the Managed Services Sector and the North American Public Sector. CSC's advanced capabilities include systems design and integration, information technology and business process outsourcing, applications software development, Web and application hosting, mission support and management consulting. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., CSC has approximately 92,000 employees and reported revenue of $16.0 billion for the 12 months ended October 2, 2009. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.csc.com.
