DALLAS, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services,
Inc. (NYSE: ACS) has been awarded a renewed contract by Northrop Grumman
Information Technology to provide electronic benefit transfer (EBT)
services to the Department of Human Services for the State of Illinois. The
five-year contract has a value of $36 million to ACS, and was reflected in
ACS' second quarter fiscal year 2008 renewals.
As a sub-contractor to Northrop Grumman, ACS provides retail management
and software support services for the state's Illinois Link program, which
enables food stamp and cash assistance recipients to receive benefits
electronically through the use of a LINK debit card at a retail store. ACS
has served the state since 2001.
"Being able to access benefits electronically means more convenience
and security for recipients, and cost savings for the taxpayer," said Carol
L. Adams, Ph.D., Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services.
"Using the LINK card rather than presenting food stamp coupons also helps
reduce the embarrassment some recipients may feel when accessing the
benefits to which they are entitled."
Under the contract, ACS will provide a web site for cardholders to view
transactions online, enhancements to the Interactive Voice Response System,
and mailing for card replacement requests.
"ACS utilizes technology and our subject matter expertise to provide
the innovation our government clients need," said Ann Kieffaber, ACS
managing director, State and Local Solutions. "Working together with
Northrop Grumman, we're able to help the Department of Human Services focus
on serving the citizens of Illinois."
ACS annually processes $1.6 billion in LINK card transaction
settlements to more than 7,000 retailers. Additionally, ACS produces and
distributes more than 600,000 LINK cards annually. Illinois was one of the
first states to benefit from the use of EPPIC, an ACS-owned, flexible, web
interface system that allows the state and ACS to easily make system
enhancements.
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 62,000 people supporting client
operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process
outsourcing and information technology 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." Learn more about ACS on the
Internet at http://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 our most recent filing.
ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or
otherwise.
SOURCE Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Investor Relations, Jon Puckett, Vice
President, Investor Relations, +1-214-841-8281,
jon.puckett@acs-inc.com, or Media, Andy Wilson, Director,
Corporate Communications, +1-214-841-8004,
andy.wilson@acs-inc.com, both of Affiliated Computer Services,
Inc.
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