EDS-Led Consortium Named Preferred Bidder for U.K. Ministry of Defence Infrastructure Project Estimated $4 billion contract would represent largest win since 2002 PLANO, Texas, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EDS today confirmed its 'ATLAS Consortium' has been selected as the preferred bidder for the first "increment" of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Information Infrastructure Future (DII [F]) project. Increment one is estimated at 2.3 billion pounds or approximately $4 billion (U.S.) over 10 years. This represents EDS' single largest contract win since 2002. The DII (F), which will consolidate numerous existing information networks into a single next-generation infrastructure, is an integral component of the U.K.'s future military strategy. The network will provide seamless interaction between headquarters, battlefield support and the front line, linking about 150,000 desktop terminals and 300,000 users in approximately 2,000 locations. EDS and its subcontractors, Fujitsu Services, EADS Defence and Security Systems, General Dynamics and LogicaCMG, expect to finalize the contract within the next 30 days and begin work in April. "EDS and our ATLAS Consortium partners are honored to have been selected as preferred bidders on this landmark project," said Mike Jordan, EDS chairman and CEO. "The selection validates EDS' leading position in the U.K. government and defense markets and marks a major milestone for the company. We'll apply the commercial, technical and operational lessons we've learned through our work with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to deliver a superior next-generation infrastructure to the Ministry of Defence and significant value to U.K. taxpayers." About EDS EDS provides a broad portfolio of business and technology solutions to help its clients worldwide improve their business performance. EDS' core portfolio comprises information-technology, applications and business process services, as well as information-technology transformation services. EDS' A.T. Kearney subsidiary is one of the world's leading high-value management consultancies. With more than $20 billion in annual revenue, EDS is ranked 87th on the Fortune 500. The company's stock is traded on the New York (NYSE: EDS) and London stock exchanges. Learn more at http://www.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. CONTACTS: Jeff Baum +1 972 797 9495 Travis Jacobsen +1 972 605 3161 DATASOURCE: Electronic Data Systems Corporation CONTACT: Jeff Baum, +1-972-797-9495, , or Travis Jacobsen, +1-972-605-3161, or , both of Electronic Data Systems Corporation Web site: http://www.eds.com/

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