ACS Strengthens IT Outsourcing Relationship with Ingram Micro Through Renewed Five-Year Contract
DALLAS, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services,
Inc. (NYSE: ACS) is expanding its relationship with Ingram Micro Inc.
(NYSE: IM) with a renewed five-year contract for outsourced information
technology services.
Since 2002, ACS has been providing a broad range of IT application and
technology infrastructure services to Ingram Micro, the world's largest
technology distributor.
"Our partnership with ACS has enabled us to focus on Ingram Micro's core
business and achieve cost savings in our IT operations by taking advantage of
ACS' best practices, technical expertise and global delivery capabilities,"
said Sean C. Barker, vice president, Global IT Operations, Ingram Micro Inc.
"ACS has supported our business growth by providing services while being
flexible and responsive to our business priorities. ACS understands our
business and is a truly valued partner."
ACS is providing IT services for Ingram Micro's North American business
unit and its global regions. These services include management of midrange,
mainframe, desktop and enterprise storage operations; data center outsourcing;
service desk; and wide area and local area network support and engineering.
"We believe the ultimate measure of our success is when we can grow with
our clients and they renew their relationships with us. Our close working
partnerships have helped us achieve one of the best renewal rates in the
industry," said Derrell James, executive vice president and group president,
IT Outsourcing Solutions, ACS. "Ingram Micro is a prime example of how we
collaborate with our clients to understand their business and develop
technology strategies to help them grow."
ACS' global IT Outsourcing Solutions 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 their competitive
position. ACS IT solutions include application infrastructure, business
applications, technology infrastructure, and IT consulting services. The
company is ranked #4 of the Best Performing Infrastructure Providers by Global
Services 100.
About ACS
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 63,000 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.
