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CSC Signs Strategic IT Services Agreement With Chrysler LLC


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Automaker Expands CSC's Growing List of Manufacturing Industry Clients

FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 7, 2008 -- Computer Sciences Corporation today announced that it has signed a multi-year information technology (IT) services agreement with Chrysler LLC.

Under the contract, CSC will provide mainframe, server and storage services for all of Chrysler's worldwide locations. CSC will also provide applications support, maintenance and development services for a portion of Chrysler's application portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"We are pleased that Chrysler has chosen CSC to support its global business operations," said CSC Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael W. Laphen. "As a part of our strategic growth initiative, Project Accelerate, CSC's focus on selected vertical industries and key acquisitions enable us to bring the full breadth of CSC's services and solutions to our manufacturing customers. We are very pleased to add Chrysler to our growing list of major manufacturing clients, and we look forward to helping Chrysler achieve its business goals."

"This partnership represents the next step in our continuous efforts to operate more efficiently and effectively and gives us the tools and flexibility to drive -- not just react -- to business growth," said Jan Bertsch, vice president and chief information officer, Chrysler LLC. "It will not only give us access to global delivery capabilities as we expand into international markets, it is part of Chrysler's journey toward financial health and well-being."

About CSC

Computer Sciences Corporation is a leading IT services company. CSC's mission is to be a global leader in providing technology-enabled business solutions and services.

With approximately 91,000 employees, CSC provides innovative solutions for customers around the world by applying leading technologies and CSC's own advanced capabilities. These include systems design and integration; IT and business process outsourcing; applications software development; Web and application hosting; and management consulting. CSC reported revenue of $16.1 billion for the 12 months ended Dec. 28, 2007. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.csc.com/.