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Recent Features
- Marine Corps Marathon Gets a Boost from EDS/HP (10 Nov 2008)
- EDS once again provided technical support to the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) and for the first time, sponsored the “Check Your Runner” stations with HP. EDS provided laptops and backup batteries, and full-time customer support for four days – three days of preparation as the network was installed and race day.
- Rethinking Virtualization (29 Oct 2008)
- In looking at ways to do more with less, many businesses – including EDS clients – are rethinking virtualization - a collection of capabilities that provide greater resource utilization without the limitations of the underlying physical infrastructure. Beyond operational advantages, virtualization also has concrete and tangible business benefits like saving physical space, energy and money.
- Collaboration Delivers Tangible Results (20 Oct 2008)
- At EDS, an HP company, we leverage not only decades of IT service experience but our unique partner ecosystem, the EDS Agility Alliance, to accelerate business value through the convergence and management of information within your enterprise.
- E-Prescribing Safeguards Patients (13 Oct 2008)
- Recognizing the need to reduce medical errors and minimize the risk of hazardous drug reactions, EDS and the State of Delaware's Health and Social Services/Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance (DMMA) are nearing completion of the country's first interactive statewide Medicaid e-prescribing network.
- The Changing Work Environment (29 Sep 2008)
- EDS, an HP company, helps organizations deliver responsive yet cost-effective support for a growing number of complex devices. That means preventing system outages and securing the information transmitted to and from those digital instruments.
- Top Eight Reasons To Virtualize (15 Sep 2008)
- Having been around since the '60s, virtualization is making a come back thanks to lack of space and organizations' reluctance to spend more money on hardware. Defined by EDS, an HP company, as separating functionality from the physical resources, server virtualization consists of breaking the hard connection between the image and the physical box – allowing you to do things in different ways.
- Information Technology Unlocks the “Green” Potential In Supply Chains (15 Sep 2008)
- Eco-friendly IT solutions are helping major enterprises balance environmental responsibility with profitability and growth. Retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are among those with much to gain from “going green.” With more than 45 years of IT outsourcing experience, EDS, an HP company, has the proven methodologies and expertise to assist enterprises in finding the right combination of applications, infrastructure and business processes to support growth and productivity while promoting earth-friendly initiatives.
- Begin the Journey To Virtualization (15 Sep 2008)
- Virtualization is a road trip, with many potential side trips along the way. It can enhance an organization's operational model by saving physical space, energy and money, improving operational performance, ensuring business continuity, and allowing organizations to do more with less. EDS, an HP company, is at the forefront of developing and executing that journey for its clients.
- The Changing Landscape of Storage (10 Sep 2008)
- The resurgence of storage as a service in the form of online storage is being driven by an upswing in popularity of social networking technologies. Online storage began its transformation in 2007 from a simplified backup option for consumers and small businesses to a service that can enable larger businesses to bolster information sharing, disaster recovery operations, regulatory compliance needs and help curb storage infrastructure costs.
- RAF Improves Mission Planning (07 Sep 2008)
- The MoD was looking for a way to improve mission planning activity for its Royal Air Force (RAF), it turned to its longtime information technology (IT) partner, EDS, for a total solution. The result is the Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA).
- HP Closes EDS Acquisition (26 Aug 2008)
- With the necessary regulatory approvals in place and a thumbs-up from shareholders, HP today announced it has completed its acquisition of EDS, a $22 billion-plus global technology services, outsourcing and consulting leader that pioneered the IT outsourcing industry.
- HP Acquisition of EDS Brings Global Scale, Strength and Reach to Services Portfolio (26 Aug 2008)
- With 25 global applications delivery centers, desktops managed in more than 80 countries, and CRM services delivered to 450 million customers, clients of HP's new EDS business group are trusting their business to a formidable global IT provider who delivers innovative, competitive and reliable technology services.
- Serving the New Consumer (25 Aug 2008)
- With accelerated globalization, the proliferation of edge devices and the continued demand for self-service customer interfaces, the strain on information technology will continue to grow in the years ahead. To keep up, enterprises need modern applications running on industrial-strength, global infrastructure and a commitment to zero outages backed by the most experienced IT professionals. They need IT systems and applications that are Designed for Run.
- Top Trends Driving Tech Innovation (18 Aug 2008)
- To make the transition to an always-on world, organizations need a unified environment that includes instant messaging, e-mail, mobile voice, mobile data, and access to enterprise applications and data but they also need the right network infrastructure. What's behind this push for faster, sleeker and smarter devices? EDS has identified three key trends that are contributing to the rise of edge devices and related technology.
- EDS Helps UK Government Tackle Shortage of Teachers (13 Aug 2008)
- EDS has joined 60 organisations in supporting the UK Government's “Transition to Teaching” programme. Developed by employers and funded by the government's Training and Development Agency (TDA), the programme helps to address the long-standing shortage of teachers in maths, science and information and communications technology (ICT) by encouraging people with relevant degrees to consider becoming teachers.
- EDS Aids Clients, Victims Amid U.S. Flooding (11 Aug 2008)
- Rising floodwaters wreaked havoc across the Midwestern United States in June, but EDS employees braved the storm to keep both clients and victims connected throughout the crisis.
- Applications For Agility (31 Jul 2008)
- Governments and businesses turn to EDS for help in modernizing the critical applications they depend on to keep their organizations running. These enterprises want to become more agile, more seamless and more capable of connecting directly with their customers, employees and suppliers.
- French Fire Department Named Computerworld Honors Program Laureate (15 Jul 2008)
- Each year, the Computerworld Honors Program recognizes and documents visionary applications of IT to promote positive social, economic and educational change. France’s Service d’Incendie et de Secours de l’Ain was named a Program Laureate for its case study on its emergency management response project using the EDS-developed ARTEMIS© solution.
- PCIT System Named Computerworld Honors Program Laureate (10 Jul 2008)
- Each year, the Computerworld Honors Program recognizes and documents visionary applications of information technology that promote positive social, economic and educational change. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, nominated by EDS, is a 2008 Program Laureate for its case study on the Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking (PCIT) system.
- Maintaining Protective Measures (07 Jul 2008)
- In this Q&A, Bryan Palma, EDS vice president, Global Information Security, discusses how EDS helps clients around the world meet customer expectations in an open and accessible marketplace while still maintaining protective measures.
- EDS Helps Clients Avoid Risks, Gain Rewards From Multisourcing Trend (27 Jun 2008)
- As multisourcing approaches become more prevalent, EDS is building a reputation as the trusted ally most capable of bringing focus, productivity and cost-effectiveness to what can be an otherwise chaotic outsourcing environment.
- Komen North Texas Race, Other Fund-Raisers Feature EDSers’ Triumphs (26 Jun 2008)
- The 18th annual event on 7 June 2008 drew more than 12,000 runners and walkers to EDS' Plano, Texas headquarters, which provided much of the 5K's route and the venue for survivors' and awards ceremonies.
- Getting a View Into the Future Through Fusion Centers (25 Jun 2008)
- To address organizations’ need to integrate and analyze multiple sources of information, EDS has developed a Fusion Center capability to provide a predictive view and allow an analyst to focus on the most important data.
- Analyst Report Praises EDS Effort To Build SOA Competency (16 Jun 2008)
- In April 2008, information technology analyst firm IDC released an independent report on EDS in the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) market. This is one of a series of profiles of major service vendors in this growing market.
- Detroit Media Partnership (DMP) and EDS Team Up to Provide Excellent Service to Record Number of Sports Fans (06 Jun 2008)
- Want to continue celebrating the exciting moments of the Stanley Cup finals and playoffs? No problem. Detroit Media Partnership (DMP) and EDS have Teamed up to provide excellent service to a record number of sports fans. EDS' Premium Hosting Service supports The Detroit News' Photo Gallery so you can relive the excitement any time.
- Examining the Possibilities of a 360-Degree Healthcare Continuum (26 May 2008)
- Healthcare reform has been on the American agenda for decades. It's clear the U.S. healthcare system needs systemic changes to improve care and control costs. EDS examines how government agencies can address the issues and opportunities facing consumers, providers and payers, as viewed through the lens of The 360-Degree Healthcare Continuum.