EDS, a leading global information technology services company, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders` quadrant in the 4Q07 "Data Center Outsourcing Services, Western Europe Magic Quadrant" (i) report.
Gartner, a leading analyst firm, considers companies positioned in the Leaders` quadrant as "performing skilfully. They have a clear vision of the market`s direction and are developing competencies to maintain their leadership. They shape the market rather than follow it."
"EDS began delivering outsourced data centre services 45 years ago, and it remains a staple of our business today," said Ray Cline, vice-president of EDS` Infrastructure service line.
"We continue to invest and grow our capabilities while making process improvements to ensure our clients receive world-class service. We are pleased that Gartner placed EDS in the Leaders` quadrant of this important area of our business."
EDS was one of 12 data centre outsourcing providers evaluated in the report. According to the report: "Gartner evaluated these providers on the quality and efficacy of their processes, systems, methods and procedures that enable each provider`s performance to be competitive and effective, while positively affecting revenue, retention and reputation."
Earlier this year, EDS also received the highest rating possible - a "Strong Positive" - in Gartner`s "MarketScope for Data Center Outsourcing, North America, 2007." (ii)
EDS manages more than 100 data centres around the world. EDS continues to enhance its data centre resources through standardisation, improved power efficiency and a strong commitment to zero outages. Each data centre is part of the EDS Global Services Network, a highly scalable network that provides a common, secure method for clients to access services hosted within EDS facilities with the capability to easily shift work loads from one part of the EDS network to another. EDS data centre services include mainframe and server hosting, data centre modernisation, storage, Web and enterprise applications hosting.
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EDS (NYSE: EDS) is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry 45 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. Learn more at eds.com.
(i) Gartner Research "Magic Quadrants for Data Center Outsourcing Services, Western Europe" by G. Tramacere, C. Da Rold and M. Calvert. November 13, 2007
(ii) Gartner Research "MarketScope for Data Center Outsourcing, North America, 2007" by Richard T. Matlus and William Maurer. October 8, 2007
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