DALLAS, March 18 /PRNewswire/ --

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today announced that it
has completed its acquisition of sds business services GmbH. The company 
purchased sds from Waterland Private Equity Investments (Waterland) and 
funded the transaction with cash on hand.

Based in Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany, sds will enhance ACS' global
information technology capabilities in Germany and Europe with its expertise
in data center and infrastructure services and application-related solutions.

"The addition of sds' employees and their expertise is an ideal fit for
ACS and our clients," said Derrell James, ACS senior managing director of IT
Outsourcing. "Their business model aligns with our client philosophy and
enables ACS to continue our expansion in Europe and abroad."

Founded in 1969, sds specializes in fully outsourced data center and
infrastructure services, including application hosting and maintenance,
system design and integration, IT consulting, and IT lifecycle management.
Additionally, it has broad expertise in SAP consulting and integration
services, as well as customized software development. Over time, ACS will
integrate its full suite of ITO service offerings into the sds portfolio for
delivery to its global clientele.

Waterland Private Equity Investments is an independent private equity
firm operating in The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, with euro 620
million in funds under management. Waterland focuses on consolidation
strategies, investing in fragmented growth markets in the services sector
that are undergoing transformation as a consequence of one or more of the
following trends: outsourcing & efficiency, aging population, and leisure and
luxury. Waterland's portfolio includes a.o. Fa-Med (market leader in medical
A/R management in The Netherlands), Senior Living Group (market leader for
private retirement and nursing homes in Belgium), and Loewen Play (games
arcade operator in Germany). Waterland operates from offices in Bussum (The
Netherlands), Antwerp (Belgium), and Dusseldorf (Germany).

ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 62,000 people supporting client
operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process
outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial
and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at 
www.acs-inc.com.

The statements in this news release that do not directly relate to
historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are
subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the
Company's control. As such, no assurance can be given that the actual events
and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results
described in the forward-looking statements. Factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. For a
description of these factors, see the company's prior filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent filing. ACS
disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or
otherwise.

Web site: http://www.acs-inc.com