EDS and EzGov Inc, two recognized leaders in the fast-growing global e-government marketplace, have announced a one-stop solution centre for government agencies and public sector agencies transitioning to long-term digital economy strategies.
In terms of the companies` agreement:
- EDS will provide e-government consulting, Web hosting, customer relationship management and data conversion services, all of which allow clients to transition critical processes to Web sites quickly and securely. EDS will also work with EzGov to coordinate government acquisitions of computer hardware and network components, and develop custom interfaces between EzGov`s Web-based solutions and government legacy systems.
- EzGov will develop and integrate e-government applications into government environments. EzGov`s technology enables the rapid development of applications, while providing for tailoring the application to each government customer to meet its unique requirements.
"EDS South Africa will leverage this global expertise to expedite and enhance Government`s abilities to switch customers from waiting in line to receiving services online. We would also like to help government improve internal operations and increase efficiency and effectiveness for government agencies at national, state and local levels," said Kgabo Badimo, Divisional Director of EDS` Government Global Industry Group in SA. "The combined resources of EDS and EzGov will put cutting-edge solutions within easy reach of governments so they can enhance important services to their citizens."
The EDS-EzGov alliance targets governments and public sector agencies across the globe seeking digital solutions. The worldwide marketplace for e-government information services alone this year is $55 billion and growing at 14% a year, according to Forrester Research.
"We are thrilled to be entering into a long-term relationship with EDS," said Ed Trimble, EzGov president and chief executive officer. "Coupling EzGov`s proven e-government solutions with EDS` leadership in systems integration, information systems development and database design, will provide government customers with the most modern and effective e-government solutions available."
In addition, the companies also announced EDS Ventures, EDS` venture capital group, invested $6.25 million in EzGov last October. EDS Ventures invests in digital economy companies with technologies that are aligned with EDS` corporate strategy and operations.
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EDS, the leading global services company, provides strategy, implementation and hosting for clients managing the business and technology complexities of the digital economy. EDS brings together the world`s best technologies to address critical client business imperatives. It helps clients eliminate boundaries, collaborate in new ways, establish their customers` trust and continuously seek improvement. EDS, with its management consulting subsidiary, A.T. Kearney, serves the world`s leading companies and governments in 55 countries. EDS reported revenues of $19.2 billion in 2000. The company`s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EDS) and the London Stock Exchange. Learn more at www.eds.com.
EzGov, Inc.
With more than 65 customers across 20 states, EzGov is the leading e-government technology specialist, providing the software and services that enable governments to become more efficient and better serve citizens and businesses through new distribution channels, such as the Internet. With its FlexFoundation, LocalSuite and StateSuite technology, EzGov has developed software tailored specifically to meet the unique e-government needs of federal, state and local agency customers. Headquartered in Atlanta, the company can be found on the Internet at www.ezgov.com.
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