CSC Launches ANX Systems Integration Services, Signs AT&T Alliance Agreement
22 September 1999
CSC Launches ANX Systems Integration Services, Signs AT&T Alliance Agreement
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 22 -- Computer Sciences Corporation
today announced that it has been awarded Automotive Network
eXchange(R) (ANX(R)) status as a trading partner and has launched ANX systems
integration services. This means CSC is authorized to set up ANX services and
provide data warehousing for automotive industry suppliers. CSC's involvement
with ANX is expected to generate $1 million in revenues for CSC this fiscal
year.
"This confirms our commitment to providing full-service solutions for our
clients," said Art Spiegel, president of CSC's Healthcare Group. "Becoming an
ANX trading partner and systems integrator further strengthens our ability to
deliver e-business solutions."
The ANX created a standard for transferring electronic information. It
uses Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to provide
automotive manufacturers and their trading partners with a single, secure
network for electronic commerce and data transfer. Many automotive
manufacturers are moving toward mandating that their suppliers exchange data
with them through ANX. Currently, automotive trading partners have multiple,
often costly communication connections. By providing one logical connection
and only one protocol, ANX promises to simplify and reduce the costs of
electronic data transfer.
The need for timely, accurate and secure healthcare data transfer prompted
CSC's venture into ANX. "It was a logical next step to take CSC's data
warehousing capabilities, already in place for healthcare information
transfer, and use it with ANX protocols to provide data transfer services
across the automotive industry," said Spiegel.
CSC will connect to ANX from its state-of-the-art, secure data center in
Southfield, Mich. The company can provide a full range of ANX integration and
outsourcing solutions, including consulting and planning with suppliers, as
well as installing and integrating hardware, software and IPSec protocols in a
turnkey, timeshare or outsourced environment. There will be network and
intrusion-detection monitoring 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CSC can
also assist in and manage a supplier's ANX subscription and registration
process and assist with selection of a certified ANX service provider.
To further enhance CSC's ANX service, the company just signed on as an
AT&T Alliance Program Agent. AT&T is an ANX Certified Service Provider, and
the alliance enhances CSC's capabilities to provide valuable, reliable data
transfer tools to ANX users and other customers. "Through the alliance, we
can offer our customers superior services by ensuring immediate transfer of
data via an AT&T SONET Ring," says Spiegel. The SONET Ring can send data
around the world in seconds. CSC is installing microwave dishes at the
Southfield data center to transmit customer data to the SONET Ring.
More information about the ANX network can be found at http://www.anxo.com.
Computer Sciences Corporation helps clients in industry and government use
information technology to achieve strategic and operational objectives. With
52,000 employees in more than 700 offices worldwide, the company tailors
solutions from a broad suite of integrated service and technology offerings,
including e-business strategies and technologies; management and I/T
consulting; systems development and integration; application software; and I/T
and business process outsourcing.
Since its formation in 1959, CSC has been known for its flexibility in its
relationships with clients. Through numerous agreements with hardware and
software technology firms, the company is able to identify and manage
solutions specifically tailored to each client's needs. CSC had revenues of
$8 billion for the twelve months ended July 2, 1999. Its headquarters are in
El Segundo, California. For more information, visit the company's web site at
http://www.csc.com.