EDS and Black & Veatch Join Forces to Enhance Global Presence with IT Services Agreement

EDS to Manage Technology Infrastructure and Expand IT Capabilities for Growing Engineering, Consulting and Construction Company.

PLANO, Texas and OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – EDS and Black & Veatch, a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company, today announced a seven-year strategic relationship, which includes a full information technology (IT) services agreement. The agreement provides Black & Veatch with expanded global IT capabilities, which will supply the needed IT foundation to help meet the growing global demand for energy, water, information and government services.

“This partnership creates a strategic fit that enhances our ability to meet our clients’ needs in a more robust manner, at the same time it provides us with expanded global IT capabilities and further strengthens our ability to focus on our core business,” said Len C. Rodman, Chairman, President and CEO of Black & Veatch. “EDS’ global IT and industry capabilities and proven operational excellence complement our business attributes, provide us with a reliable and cost-effective solution, and enables BV Solutions Group to continue providing technology solutions to its clients.”

EDS will manage the IT infrastructure for Black & Veatch’s worldwide enterprise including desktops, servers, communication networks and software applications. EDS Agility Alliance partners will provide their products and ongoing technology development support.

“EDS has committed to go beyond IT in delivering services to Black & Veatch. We will use our experienced industry, technology and business development resources worldwide to help build upon its engineering, procurement and construction processes,” said EDS U.S. Energy Industry Leader Mike O’Hair. “Like Black & Veatch, we equally value our people, processes and culture, and look forward to welcoming our new team members.”

The new agreement also calls for EDS to manage applications development and maintenance, project support, desktop computers, and provide helpdesk and user support for desktops and networks for more than 7,000 employees in approximately 90 locations worldwide. EDS will also be responsible for the related asset management, procurement and third party provider relationships.

As part of the agreement, EDS will acquire selected assets and accounts of BV Solutions Group (BVSG), a subsidiary of Black & Veatch. EDS will continue to support and build upon BVSG services, which deliver IT services to clients throughout the United States.

“This new EDS relationship will allow professionals at both companies to align with their respective core technology and industry businesses,” said Gerald J. White, who leads BVSG. “Clients of BVSG will see greater access and expanded technology solutions.”

Approximately 280 Black & Veatch and BVSG professionals will join EDS and complement its growing Utilities Industry Group as well as continue to build a scalable global IT infrastructure at Black & Veatch.

With 150-plus utility clients in 17 countries, EDS works with the energy, water, chemical, oil and gas and telecommunications sectors around the world. For more than 30 years, EDS has helped utility clients improve operations through advanced technology and business processes.

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch Corporation is a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company specializing in infrastructure development in energy, water, information and government markets. Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch develops tailored infrastructure solutions that meet clients’ needs and provide sustainable benefits. Solutions include conceptual and preliminary engineering services, engineering design, procurement, construction, financial management, asset management, information technology, environmental, security design and consulting, and management consulting services. The employee-owned company has more than 90 offices worldwide. Black & Veatch is ranked on the Forbes “500 Largest Private Companies in the United States” listing. The company’s Web site address is www.bv.com.

About EDS

EDS (NYSE: EDS) is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry more than 40 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. With $20.7 billion in 2004 revenue, EDS is ranked 95th on the Fortune 500. Learn more at eds.com.

The statements in this news release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding the amount of new contract values, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond EDS' control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. For information concerning these risks and uncertainties, see EDS' most recent Form 10-Q. EDS disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Media Contact:
Carl Petz
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petzcf@bv.com

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