DALLAS, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer
Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) is expanding and strengthening its relationship
with Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR) by committing to a 10-year information
technology outsourcing services contract valued at $551 million.
This extended contract enables ACS to continue servicing Ingersoll
Rand's existing data center and network requirements as well as integrating
the recently acquired Trane business into these services.
"Ingersoll Rand and ACS have established a strong partnership during
the past several years. We are excited to expand the relationship and
include the integration of Trane's data center and network operations,"
said Barry Libenson, vice president and CIO, Ingersoll Rand. "ACS possesses
the experience, knowledge and familiarity with our infrastructure and
operations to drive and ensure a successful integration. By outsourcing our
network and data center operations to ACS, Ingersoll Rand will realize
improved efficiencies through standardization of tools and processes while
significantly reducing our operational expenses."
ACS, Ingersoll Rand's strategic partner since 2002, will be supporting
global data centers for mainframe and midrange processing for the
diversified industrial firm's business units. ACS will also be providing
domestic and international wide area network (WAN) management and support.
ACS' services will be delivered across Ingersoll Rand's network locations
in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.
"Our success is built on client intimacy and superior service level
performance, and we will continue to leverage our expertise throughout the
next phase of our relationship with Ingersoll Rand," said Derrell James,
executive vice president and group president, IT Outsourcing Solutions,
ACS. "By integrating the two environments and streamlining IT functions,
ACS will enable Ingersoll Rand's combined organization to achieve its
competitive goals and objectives."
ACS' IT Global Service offerings enable commercial businesses and
government organizations worldwide to focus on their core competencies. By
specializing in designing, developing and delivering effective IT
solutions, ACS helps clients streamline IT functions and improve
competitive position. ACS IT solutions include IT Consulting, Application
Infrastructure, Business Applications and Technology Infrastructure
services.
About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand is a global diversified industrial firm providing
products, services and solutions to enhance the quality and comfort of air
in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure
homes and commercial properties, and enhance industrial productivity and
efficiency. Driven by a 100-year-old tradition of technological innovation,
Ingersoll Rand enables companies and their customers to create progress.
For more information, visit http://www.ingersollrand.com.
About ACS
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 65,000 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 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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Related links:
http://www.acs-inc.com
http://www.ingersollrand.com
CONTACT:
Jon Puckett, Vice President, Investor
Relations, +1-214-841-8281, jon.puckett@acs-inc.com, or Carol
DeMatteo, Director, Corporate Communications, +1-214-841-8110,
carol.dematteo@acs-inc.com
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