ACS Awarded Renewed IT Outsourcing Contract With U.S. Chamber of Commerce

ACS Awarded Renewed IT Outsourcing Contract With U.S. Chamber of Commerce

DALLAS, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., (NYSE:ACS), a premier provider of business process and information technology outsourcing solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a renewed information technology (IT) outsourcing contract with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC), the world's largest not-for-profit business federation. The three-year contract renewal is valued at more than $11.7 million.

Under the terms of the renewed agreement, ACS will continue to provide a full range of IT infrastructure support and solutions. These include help desk services, desktop hardware support, wide area and local area network administration, voice communications including desktop, wireless, and hand- held, hosting of the USChamber.com website, software applications support, and disaster recovery services.

"ACS is providing us with state-of-the-art technology on multiple levels, backed by outstanding service and expertise," said Stan Harrell, Senior Vice President, CFO and CIO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "The improved efficiencies and enhanced IT capabilities we gain through this outsourcing partnership significantly elevate our return on investment in technology."

"This contract renewal is a testament to ACS' diligence in assuming and enhancing services in an existing contract, and our dedication to building upon that foundation to create solid and long-term relationships with clients," said Lynn Blodgett, group president of ACS Commercial Solutions. "ACS stands out as an innovative outsourcing partner, delivering solutions that are continually customized to address our clients' evolving needs and maximize cost effectiveness."

As a leading IT outsourcing provider across numerous industries, ACS operates several large mainframe and midrange data centers, manages numerous networks, and administers desktops around the globe. ACS continues to experience tremendous growth in its IT solutions business, overcoming growing market competition.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, the United States Chamber of Commerce represents 3 million businesses, 2,800 state and local chambers, 830 business associations, and 96 American Chambers of Commerce abroad. It is the world's largest not-for-profit business federation, with members that include businesses of all sizes and sectors.

ACS, a Fortune 500 company with more than 43,000 people supporting client operations in nearly 100 countries, provides business process and information technology outsourcing solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS". ACS makes technology work. Visit ACS on the Internet at www.acs-inc.com .

The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a description of these factors, see the Company's prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent Form 10-K. ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or otherwise.


Source: ACS, Inc.

CONTACT: investor relations, Warren Edwards, Executive Vice President-
Chief Financial Officer, +1-214-841-8082, or warren.edwards@acs-inc.com , or
media, Lesley Pool, Senior Vice President-Chief Marketing Officer,
+1-214-841-8028, or lesley.pool@acs-inc.com , both of Affiliated Computer
Services, Inc.

Web site: http://www.acs-inc.com/


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