Republican National Convention Names Unisys Official IT Managed Services Provider

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. - To provide IT assistance during the 2008 Republican National Convention, President & CEO Maria Cino today announced Unisys as the convention’s Official IT Managed Services Provider. "Support provided by Unisys will allow us to maintain efficient and effective day-to-day operations," said Cino. "Nearly every aspect of the convention relies upon state-of-the-art computer technology and we are thankful to have Unisys on board.

From monitoring the convention servers to manning the IT help desk, Unisys will be an important partner in the convention's success."

As the Official IT Managed Services Provider, Unisys will provide the convention with project management and oversight of the computer operations during the 2008 Republican National Convention. Unisys will assist in all aspects of monitoring and maintaining servers and equipment. The company will coordinate with convention IT staff and other providers to help keep the convention systems running smoothly.

"Unisys is pleased to have been selected by the Republican National Convention to provide IT managed services for this historical event," said Greg Baroni, president, Unisys Federal Systems. "We look forward to providing the critical IT services that will help make this year’s convention the party’s most technologically advanced event yet." About Unisys: Unisys is a worldwide information technology services and solutions company. They provide consulting, systems integration, outsourcing and infrastructure services, combined with powerful enterprise server technology.

Analog Computing Machine in the Fuel Systems Building. This is an early version of the modern computer. The device is located in the Engine Research Building at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory, now John H. Glenn Research Center, Cleveland Ohio.

They also specialize in helping clients use information to create efficient, secure business operations that allow them to achieve their business goals. Their consultants and industry experts work with clients to understand their business challenges and create greater visibility into critical linkages throughout their operations. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.

About the Republican National Convention - The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center from Sept. 1-4, 2008. Approximately 45,000 delegates, alternate delegates, volunteers, members of the media and other guests are expected to attend the convention. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is expected to receive an estimated $150-$160 million positive economic boost from the four-day event. For more information about the 2008 Republican National Convention, please join our social network sites on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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