CSC Signs Seven-year IT Outsourcing Agreement With Nobel Biocare


FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 9 /PRNewswire/ --

CSC (NYSE: CSC) today announced that it has signed a seven-year
information technology (IT) services outsourcing contract with dental implant
manufacturer Nobel Biocare headquartered in Switzerland. Financial terms of
the agreement were not disclosed.

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CSC will assume responsibility for desktop and help desk services, as
well as data center operations supporting 38 Nobel Biocare locations in 33
countries representing five continents. Outsourcing these functions will
enable the company to achieve cost savings starting in the first year and
supports Nobel Biocare's strategy to increase profitability and ensure
long-term growth.

"Signing this agreement demonstrates the confidence industry leaders like
Nobel Biocare have in our ability to provide flexible, cost-effective
solutions that meet evolving business needs," said Gerhard Fercho, president
of CSC's Central European Region. "We are pleased to add Nobel Biocare to our
roster of Swiss clients and our growing list of healthcare companies around
the globe."

About Nobel Biocare

Nobel Biocare is a medical devices group and the world leader in
innovative esthetic dental solutions with its key brands NobelActive(TM),
Branemark System(R), NobelReplace(TM), NobelSpeedy(TM), Replace Select
(dental implants), NobelProcera(TM) (individualized dental prosthetics),
NobelGuide(TM) (complete patient rehabilitation program) and NobelSmile(TM)
(patient education and awareness program). Nobel Biocare is a full solution
provider for restorative esthetic dentistry, offering a wide range of
innovative Crown & Bridge & Implant products, as well as training and
education, patient information and clinically documented treatment concepts.
Nobel Biocare has over 2,400 employees and recorded revenue of EUR 619.2
million in 2008. The Company is domiciled and headquartered in Zurich,
Switzerland. Production takes place at six production sites located in
Sweden, the US, Japan and Israel. Nobel Biocare has 37 direct sales
organizations. The shares of the parent company Nobel Biocare Holding AG are
listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

About CSC

CSC is a global leader in providing technology-enabled solutions and
services through three primary lines of business. These include Business
Solutions and Services, the Managed Services Sector and the North American
Public Sector. CSC's advanced capabilities include systems design and
integration, information technology and business process outsourcing,
applications software development, Web and application hosting, mission
support and management consulting. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., CSC
has approximately 92,000 employees and reported revenue of $16.74 billion for
the 12 months ended April 3, 2009. For more information, visit the company's
Web site at www.csc.com.

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