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ACS Signs $60 Million Technology Services Contract With Weld County, Colo

PR Newswire, May 6, 2008

DALLAS, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. today announced a renewed contract with Weld County, Colo., to provide information technology (IT) services. The contract has a length of up to 15 years and a total value of $60 million if all options are exercised.

"ACS has provided tremendous value to Weld County since 1993," said Monica Mika, Weld County director of administrative services. "ACS' extensive experience has helped the county keep up with technology and best practices, enabling us to consistently provide county residents with top-quality, cost-effective services."

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The contract provides technology services including application support, help desk, personal computers, Geographic Information Systems, web development and network support. This contract renewal was reflected in ACS' third quarter fiscal year 2008 results.

"ACS leads the industry in reliably meeting the unique technology needs of state and local governments nationwide," said Skip Stitt, ACS senior managing director, Government Administration and Operations. "We're focused on helping Weld County serve its citizens through the responsive and efficient delivery of important services."

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.

CONTACT: investors, 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.

Web site: http://www.acs-inc.com/

ACS Signs $60 Million Technology Services Contract With Weld County, Colo

PR Newswire, May 6, 2008

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