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- HP and Technology Service Provider Pegasus Solutions to Collaborate on Travel Technology (16 Nov 2009)
- HP Enterprise Services and Pegasus Solutions, the leading provider of technology and services to hotels and travel distributors, today announced they have entered into a seven-year services agreement that will allow Pegasus to enhance customer service, deliver business innovation and serve new markets while at the same time improving cost-effectiveness.
- U.S. Department of Treasury Selects EDS, an HP Company, for $30 Million Mobile Workforce Technology Refresh Contract (22 Sep 2009)
- EDS, an HP company, today announced it has signed a $30 million agreement with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to improve the connectivity, collaboration, performance and overall user experience for the agency’s workforce by providing and maintaining end-user computing resources as well as mobility services.
- EDS, an HP Company, Enables Recovery of Almost $1 Million for Broadridge Financial Solutions (10 Sep 2009)
- EDS, an HP company, today announced the successful recovery of almost $1 million in payments for Broadridge Financial Solutions.
- Wärtsilä Named Help Desk of the Year 2009 (10 Sep 2009)
- HP client Wärtsilä earned top honors in the HDI Nordic 2009 Help Desk of the Year competition. Earning this award recognizes the commitment of Wärtsilä and HP to implement best practices and the highest quality standards to achieve true business value in the service desk area.
- EDS, an HP Company, Enhances Health Care IT Systems for U.S. Department of Defense (08 Sep 2009)
- EDS, an HP company, today announced it has signed an $8.1 million, 12-month add-on contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Health System to make technical enhancements to several Defense Health Information Management Systems (DHIMS).
- HP Opens Global Applications Services Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand (24 Aug 2009)
- HP today announced the opening of a services centre in Christchurch, New Zealand to help clients cost-effectively develop and manage their applications to achieve their business goals.
- State of Tennessee Awards $170 Million Medicaid Management Contract to EDS, an HP Company (29 Jul 2009)
- EDS, an HP company, today announced it has signed a four-year, $170 million contract with the state of Tennessee to update and manage the state’s Medicaid Management Information System, helping to ensure healthier outcomes for its residents.
- EDS and SAP Collaborate to Deliver Carbon Accounting Solution (24 Jul 2009)
- SYDNEY – EDS, an HP company, and SAP Australia and New Zealand announced an initiative today that will provide a new carbon accounting solution to make it easier for Australian companies to comply with new Federal government emissions guidelines.
- EDS, an HP Company, Signs Agreement with Nexus, Redbanc and Transbank, Significantly Growing its Business in Chile (16 Jul 2009)
- EDS, an HP company, today announced a new seven-year, $90 million technology infrastructure management agreement with three Chile-based financial services firms, which will help them to grow while lowering costs and helps HP substantially grow its presence in Chile.
- American Express Taps EDS, an HP Company, for Enhanced IT Services, Lower Costs (06 Jul 2009)
- EDS, an HP company, today announced a five-year technology services agreement with American Express.
- Cyber Threats Are Real and Growing, Security Expert from EDS, an HP Company, tells House Subcommittee (11 Jun 2009)
- WASHINGTON – Global reports about cyber security threats to America’s infrastructure are accurate and the number, types and sophistication of the attacks are predicted to increase, the House Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization and Procurement was told today by the head of cyber security for EDS, an HP company.
- EDS, an HP Company, Welcomes Symantec as EDS Agility Alliance Marks Five-year Anniversary (28 May 2009)
- EDS, an HP company, today announced the five-year anniversary of the EDS Agility Alliance, a coalition of technology and business service providers that work with EDS to develop and provide dynamic technology services and business solutions.
- EDS, an HP Company, Wins $61 Million Infrastructure Deal with Australian Federal Government (21 May 2009)
- SYDNEY, Australia – EDS, an HP company, today announced it has signed a $61 million (AU$96 million) agreement to manage the technology infrastructure for the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry, providing expanded technology services across the department’s key locations and increased economic value to the Commonwealth.
- EDS, an HP Company, Enhances Electronic Notification Solution for the Insurance Industry (18 May 2009)
- EDS, an HP company, today announced key enhancements to its electronic notification solution for the insurance industry, including features that enable insurers to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction while complying with underwriting market regulations.
- EDS, an HP Company, and Microsoft to Jointly Sell and Deliver Enterprise-class Cloud Communications and Collaboration Services (27 Apr 2009)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS, an HP company, and Microsoft Corp. have signed an agreement to market, integrate and deliver the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite for enterprise customers.
- California Dept. of Corrections Signs $245 Million Agreement With EDS, an HP Company, To Transform Its Technology Environment (23 Apr 2009)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS, an HP company, today announced a $245 million, 4.5-year agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to transform the agency into a digital environment by automating manual business processes to improve productivity, accuracy and, ultimately, enhance staff, public and offender safety.
- The New HP Application Security Center (21 Apr 2009)
- With HP's Application Security Center, HP Assessment Management Platform 8.0 and HP WebInspect 8.0, you can offer shared services, conduct Web 2.0 assessments, launch a security program, maximize ROI, and target high-risk applications.
- Mazda Motor Europe Signs Data Center Infrastructure Outsourcing Agreement with EDS, an HP Company (21 Apr 2009)
- BERLIN – EDS, an HP company, today announced a five-year technology infrastructure outsourcing contract with Mazda Motor Europe aimed to decrease operational costs, improve service quality and increase technology infrastructure availability for Mazda.
- HP Launches Application Security Solutions to Help Customers Prevent Web Attacks (15 Apr 2009)
- PALO ALTO, Calif., April 15, 2009 – HP today announced major new releases of its application security software designed to help companies lower costs and protect against malicious web attacks by hackers.
- HP Named Leader in Outsourcing Services by CRM Magazine for Fifth Consecutive Year (13 Apr 2009)
- PLANO, Texas – HP today announced it has once again been named a leader in the Outsourcing Services Category by CRM magazine in its 2009 Service Awards. This represents the fifth consecutive year HP has been recognized for its leadership by one of the world’s foremost customer relationship management (CRM) publications. HP is also the only company to be named an Outsourcing Services Leader every year since the 2005 inception of the CRM Service Awards.
- United Technologies Renews Benefits Administration Agreement with ExcellerateHRO (07 Apr 2009)
- PLANO, Texas – ExcellerateHRO today announced that United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has signed a multi-year renewal agreement for U.S. pension administration services, which will continue to ensure that current, future and former UTC employees receive excellent pension plan customer service.
- U.S. General Services Administration Selects EDS, an HP Company, For Alliant Contract (06 Apr 2009)
- HERNDON, VIRGINIA – EDS, an HP company, today announced it has been selected by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide information technology (IT) solutions for all federal government agencies under the GSA Alliant contract.
- EDS Advanced Solutions Signs $586 Million Agreement to Improve British Columbia Government Data Services (02 Apr 2009)
- VICTORIA, British Columbia – EDS Advanced Solutions, a subsidiary of EDS, an HP company, today announced it has signed an agreement with the British Columbia Ministry of Labour and Citizens' Services for hosting and data centre services.
- State Leaders Commend Voter Registration Support from Saber Government Solutions During Historic General Election (19 Dec 2008)
- HERNDON, Va. – Saber Government Solutions, the non-healthcare U.S. state and local government subsidiary of EDS, an HP company, is receiving hearty congratulations from state leaders across the nation for the successful implementation and management of voter registration systems in 13 states for the 2008 presidential election.
- EDS, an HP Company, Positioned in “Leaders” Quadrant for Worldwide Managed and Professional Network Service (28 Aug 2008)
- PLANO, TX – EDS, an HP company, today announced it has been positioned in the “Leaders” quadrant in industry analyst firm Gartner Inc.’s Magic Quadrant report on worldwide managed and professional network service providers.
- EDS Awarded Top Rating In Ovum Applications Outsourcing Report (20 Aug 2008)
- PLANO, TX – EDS today announced that Ovum, an IT analyst and research organization, has awarded it top status in the 2008 Ovum Navigator™ for European Applications Outsourcing. This recognition places EDS among the top three vendors in Europe in applications outsourcing, acknowledging EDS’ strength in execution and strategy.
- Leading Analyst Firm Positions EDS in the “Leaders” Quadrant for Storage Services (01 Aug 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS, a leading global information technology services company, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant in the 2008 “Magic Quadrant for Storage Professional and Support Services” report.
- EDS Stockholders Approve Merger With Hewlett-Packard Company (31 Jul 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced that at the special meeting of stockholders held on July 31, 2008 its stockholders have adopted the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 13, 2008 among EDS, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Hawk Merger Corporation, pursuant to which EDS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of HP. Approximately 98.8 percent of the shares of EDS common stock voting on the proposal were voted in favor of the adoption of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, representing approximately 72.4 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of EDS common stock as of the close of business on June 24, 2008, the record date for the special meeting.
- EDS Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results (28 Jul 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today reported second quarter 2008 adjusted net income of $173 million, or 33 cents per share(1), versus second quarter 2007 adjusted net income of $143 million, or 27 cents per share(2). Second quarter 2008 net income, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, was $160 million, or 31 cents per share, versus $138 million, or 26 cents per share, in the prior year's second quarter (a statement reconciling GAAP and adjusted results is included in this release).
- EDS Announces European Commission Approval of Proposed Acquisition By HP and Settlement of Stockholder Litigation (25 Jul 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced that the European Commission has approved Hewlett-Packard Company’s proposed acquisition of EDS without condition.
- EDS To Report Second Quarter Financial Results On July 28 (23 Jul 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced that it will release the company’s second quarter financial results on Monday, July 28 via a press release following the close that day of the New York Stock Exchange.
- EDS Signs IT Outsourcing and Transformation Agreement With CAT Group (21 Jul 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today said it has signed a seven-year agreement with the CAT Group, a worldwide provider of transport and logistics services, to develop, integrate, deploy and support the company's software applications. Financial terms were not disclosed.
- Andy McCann Named EDS Vice President and U.S. Government Sales Leader (21 Jul 2008)
- HERNDON, Va. – EDS named EDS executive, Andy McCann, vice president and geographic sales leader of EDS' U.S. Government and Public Sector business. McCann is responsible for developing and expanding EDS' footprint within federal civilian agencies, the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, state and local governments, and several nonprofit organizations that conduct business with the U.S. government.
- EDS Subsidiary Awarded $148 Million CMS Contract for Medicare Administrative Services to Northwest (02 Jul 2008)
- HERNDON, Va. – EDS today announced that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded its subsidiary, NHIC, Corp., a $148 million contract to administer Part A and Part B Medicare claims payments to health care providers in four northwestern states.
- EDS Announces Expiration of Waiting Period Under Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (30 Jun 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – Electronic Data Systems Corporation, today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 relating to Hewlett-Packard Company’s proposed acquisition of EDS has expired without a request for further information by the U.S. Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission.
- EDS Positioned In the “Leaders” Quadrant For Western European Help Desk Outsourcing (27 Jun 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS, a leading global information technology services company, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant in the “Magic Quadrant for Help Desk Outsourcing, Western Europe, 2008” report.
- Meggitt Selects EDS to Manage New SAP Platform (16 Jun 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and CHRISTCHURCH, England – EDS and Meggitt PLC today announced that EDS has been selected to host and manage Meggitt’s new SAP system. The SAP system will serve as Meggitt’s standard, global enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform.
- EDS Honored With Delphi's 2008 Pinnacle Quality Award (11 Jun 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS received Delphi Corporation’s Pinnacle Quality Award for Supplier Excellence. The award, established in 2004, recognizes Delphi’s top supplier partners for their contribution to Delphi’s Excellence culture. The award also provides annual recognition to a select group of suppliers based on their quality, cost and delivery performance.
- EDS to Upgrade Federal Government's Online Services (30 May 2008)
- CANBERRA – EDS Australia has won a contract to transform the Federal Government's australia.gov.au website into a whole-of-government transaction point covering multiple services.
- Kellwood Renews Information Technology Outsourcing Agreement with EDS (27 May 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and ST LOUIS, Missouri – EDS and Kellwood Company today announced the two companies have renewed their long-term information technology (IT) services relationship. With the seven-year agreement, EDS will continue to provide a full package of leveraged IT services to support the marketer of apparel and consumer soft goods’ future strategy.
- EDS Names Randy Hendricks to Lead Applications Services and Systems Integration Organization (27 May 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced it has appointed Randy J. Hendricks as senior vice president of Applications Services and Systems Integration, effective June 16. He will report directly to Charlie Feld, the organization's senior executive vice president.
- EDS Names Frank Chechile to Lead Saber Government Solutions (27 May 2008)
- PORTLAND, Ore. – Frank Chechile, a longtime EDS executive who has led major applications delivery efforts for global clients, today was appointed chief executive officer of Saber Government Solutions, EDS’ non-health care U.S. state and local government subsidiary with operations in more than 40 states.
- EDS Positioned In the “Leaders” Quadrant For North American Managed and Professional Network Service Providers (15 May 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS, a leading global information technology services company, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant in the “Magic Quadrant for Managed and Professional Network Service Providers, North America, 1H08/2008” report.
- HP To Acquire EDS for $13.9 Billion (13 May 2008)
- PALO ALTO, Calif., and PLANO, Texas, May 13, 2008 – HP and EDS today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which HP will purchase EDS at a price of $25.00 per share, or an enterprise value of approximately $13.9 billion. The terms of the transaction have been unanimously approved by the HP and EDS boards of directors.
- EDS Deploys 100,000 Cisco Unified IP Phones For Bank of America (12 May 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – EDS and Bank of America today announced the deployment milestone of 100,000 Cisco Unified Internet Protocol (IP) phones within the bank’s extensive North American network environment.
- Electronic Data Systems Corporation Confirms Advanced Talks with Hewlett-Packard Company (12 May 2008)
PLANO, Texas – In response to market rumors, Electronic Data Systems Corporation (NYSE:EDS) announced that it is in advanced discussions regarding a possible business combination transaction with Hewlett-Packard Company. The company does not intend to comment further unless and until a definitive agreement has been entered into. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be entered into.
- EDS Chosen To Manage Combat Veteran Call Center For Department of Veterans Affairs (09 May 2008)
- HERNDON, Virginia – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected EDS to provide outbound calling services and inbound callback support to facilitate the Combat Veteran Call Center outreach and education campaign to make combat veterans more aware of health care services and benefits available from the VA.
- EDS Named Leader In Outsourcing Services By CRM Magazine (09 May 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced it has once again been named a leader in the Outsourcing Services Category by CRM Magazine in its 2008 Service Awards. This represents the fourth consecutive year EDS has been recognized for its leadership by one of the world's foremost customer relationship management (CRM) publications.
- EDS Receives EMC Information Infrastructure Innovation Award (02 May 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced EMC recently honored the company with the EMC Information Infrastructure Innovation Award for Global Alliance Partners for 2007.
- The ‘Governance’ Issue of synnovation Now Available Online (01 May 2008)
- The latest issue of synnovation, the journal of the EDS Agility Alliance is now available online and focuses on the genius of good governance – the complex, yet critical processes, management, and decisions geared to help keep your organization ahead of the competition.
- EDS' Ron Vargo to Speak at Merrill Lynch's Technology Conference (30 Apr 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ron Vargo is scheduled to speak at Merrill Lynch's Technology Conference on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Eastern time) at The Westin Hotel Times Square in New York City, New York.
- EDS Returns to Georgia with $391 Million Medicaid Win (29 Apr 2008)
- ATLANTA – EDS, the recognized leader in providing health care support to state governments, has been awarded a seven-year, $391 million contract by the state of Georgia to design, develop and implement a new-generation Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).
- EDS Reports First Quarter 2008 Results (24 Apr 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today reported first quarter 2008 adjusted net income of $63 million, or 12 cents per share, versus first quarter 2007 adjusted net income of $165 million, or 31 cents per share. First quarter 2008 net income, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, was $62 million, or 12 cents per share, versus $164 million, or 31 cents per share, in the prior year's first quarter (a statement reconciling GAAP and adjusted results is included in this release).
- Flemish Public Employment Service Selects EDS For New Infrastructure Management Contract (10 Apr 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and BRUSSELS, Belgium – EDS today announced the Flemish Public Employment Service (VDAB) agency has selected EDS as its new partner to manage its information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. The contract has a six-year term and is worth approximately €50 million (US$74 million).
- EDS Successfully Completes Development of Lufthansa's Service Oriented Architecture (09 Apr 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and ZURICH, Switzerland – EDS today announced the successful development and completion of Lufthansa's service oriented architecture (SOA), a middleware, messaging and security platform that allows the airline to interface, interoperate and integrate with their business partners and other global airline systems through open standards. Lufthansa utilized the platform to optimize data exchange between the airline's new inventory system and existing applications.
- HP Acquires UK-based Vistorm Holdings, a Leading Information Security Services Company (03 Apr 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and LONDON, UK – HP today announced it has acquired UK-based Vistorm Holdings Limited, a leading provider of information assurance and managed security services. Financial terms were not disclosed.
- EDS Recognized for Service Desk Excellence (02 Apr 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced that its General Motors Service Desk has received the prestigious Team Excellence Award for External Support from Think Services' HDI, the world's largest IT service and support membership association and the industry's premier certification and training body.
- EDS Advertising Campaign Showcases Company As 'World's Business Ally' (01 Apr 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today launched a unique, client-centered global advertising campaign demonstrating how it is the business ally behind its clients' success. Print and online advertising begins today and broadcast ads will debut in conjunction with the EDS Byron Nelson Championship Golf Tournament April 24-27.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Renews EDS Information Technology Services Contract (27 Mar 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and PHOENIX – EDS and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) today announced the two companies have renewed their 20-year relationship.
- EDS Acquires Assets of UK-Based Nexagent (19 Mar 2008)
- PLANO, Texas, and LONDON, England – EDS today announced it has acquired the assets of Nexagent, a Reading, UK-based provider of innovative hardware and software solutions for network service provisioning and advanced IP-based services across multi-network environments.
- EDS Becomes Enterprise Partner to Deliver Microsoft Dynamics CRM (12 Mar 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today announced it will offer Microsoft Dynamics CRM as an EDS enterprise application solution to its clients globally. With this announcement, EDS becomes Microsoft’s enterprise partner to deliver Microsoft Dynamics CRM consulting and solutions that will reduce time-to-market, lower total cost of ownership and give clients a competitive edge.
- EDS Positioned in the “Leaders” Quadrant for North American Desktop and Help Desk Outsourcing (11 Mar 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS, a leading global information technology services company, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant in the “Magic Quadrant for Desktop Outsourcing Services, North America, 2008” and “Magic Quadrant for Help Desk Outsourcing, North America, 2008” reports.
- Singapore Government Announces a S$1.3 Billion SOEasy Program Award to EDS-led oneMeridian Consortium (28 Feb 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and SINGAPORE – Today, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) announced the award of an eight-year information technology (IT) services deal worth approximately S$1.3 billion (US$1 billion) to EDS, leader of the oneMeridian consortium.
- EDS Signs Global IT Services Contract with SR Technics (21 Feb 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and Zurich, Switzerland – EDS today announced a six-year, information technology (IT) services agreement with SR Technics, one of the world’s leading independent providers of technical services for the civil aviation sector. Financial terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.
- EDS to Broadcast Securities Analysts’ Meeting via Internet on Tuesday, Feb. 19 (12 Feb 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS will broadcast its annual meeting with securities analysts live on the Internet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time until approximately 12:30 p.m., from The Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City.
- EDS Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Results (06 Feb 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS today reported fourth quarter 2007 adjusted net income of $295 million, or 55 cents per share, versus fourth quarter 2006 adjusted net income of $254 million, or 47 cents per share.
- EDS Awarded Contract to Improve Container Movement Through the Port of Melbourne (23 Jan 2008)
- PLANO, Texas and MELBOURNE, Aus. – EDS was awarded a 12-month contract with the Victorian Department of Infrastructure to run a pilot program to trial new technology designed to dramatically increase cargo movement for the Port of Melbourne by integrating information from thousands of users into one online system.
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Awards EDS Information Technology Services Contract (22 Jan 2008)
- PLANO, Texas – EDS and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company have signed a new services contract under which EDS will manage the company’s information technology (IT) infrastructure environment. The contract was signed in the fourth quarter of 2007 and financial terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.
- Indiana Awards EDS New $209 Million Medicaid Contract (07 Jan 2008)
- INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – EDS, Indiana’s Medicaid partner since 1991, has been awarded a $209.9 million, six-and-a-half-year contract to upgrade and continue to maintain the state’s Medicaid Management Information System.
- 2008: The Year For Greener and Leaner IT (31 Dec 2007)
- With the steady demand for green action on the part of corporations as well as governments, organizations are turning to IT providers, like EDS, to address issues surrounding their need to go green. The EDS Fellows have highlighted eight ways CIOs can extend the life of existing facilities and reduce the environmental impact of computing in 2008.
- Cyber Security Tips (09 Dec 2007)
- The big business and government approach to cyber security contrasts sharply with many small business and home computer users who can unsuspectingly be the 'back doors' to a full-scale cyber attack. EDS security and privacy experts have identified EDS' eight tips to help consumers secure their part of cyberspace.
