Logica Signs Master Agreement With Ford Motor Company; Logica Preferred Supplier of Information Technology Systems Services

    DEARBORN, Mich.--May 29, 2001--Logica today announced that its North American Automotive unit has been appointed as a preferred information technology solution provider to Ford Motor Company .
    "Logica was selected as a strategic business partner, because we can provide a unique blend of IT services built on a 19-year relationship with Ford and a foundation of 6,000-plus man years of automotive and Ford IT experience," said Jim Williams, Logica North American automotive unit office general manager, senior vice president.
    Logica will provide a range of services that spans the full continuum from information technology consulting through application development, integration and business consulting. Also, dedicated practices including mergers and acquisitions, e-Business and SAP will be utilized to further support Logica's IT services to Ford.
    "Globally, Logica has provided a full range of services to Ford, we understand the business challenges of global enterprises. Through a long history of partnership with the world's leading players Logica has developed an unsurpassed depth of knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. "Our operating model is geared to providing value added services and solutions built on significant investments in our people, processes and business partners," said Williams.
    The agreement with Ford includes a framework for delivery solutions based on a `risk and reward' model. "In other words, Logica will be rewarded based on the specific value Ford receives from its solutions and services," said Dave Schwartz, Logica North American automotive director of marketing.
    "Logica has proven expertise in worldwide, rapid deployment of systems and a time-boxed delivery process that organizes the delivery of business benefits to clients. In the fast moving e-Economy where time-to-revenue is the key measure, we design, deliver and install complex solutions in the tightest time frames," said Williams.
    Logica has supported Ford globally and has provided solutions to every business function, specifically in the US Logica has provided solutions in the product development, finance, purchasing and manufacturing areas as well as providing key services to Ford's process leadership organization. Logica's global automotive practice provides over 1,300 consultants and engineers to many of the leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers.

    About Logica

    Logica is a leading global solutions company providing management and IT consultancy, systems integration, products, services and support. Logica's clients operate across diverse markets including telecoms, financial services, energy and utilities, industry, distribution and transport and the public sector. The company has over 11,000 staff in 28 countries worldwide. Founded in 1969, Logica is listed on the London Stock Exchange where it is part of the FTSE100 index of the largest UK listed companies. For more information about Logica in North America, please visit our website at www.us.logica.com.