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ACS Helps Client Win First Place Technology Award at International Technology ConferenceTen thousand Geographic Information Systems professionals from all over the world met in San Diego, California for the Twentieth Annual ESRI International User Conference. ESRI is the worldwide, recognized leader in providing Geographic Information System (GIS) software and services. ESRI hosted the first "Internet and Multimedia Exhibition." This event was an opportunity for designers and developers of Internet mapping applications to demonstrate their achievements in the area of interactive mapping utilities. In 1997, ACS and the City of Riverside entered into an agreement to outsource all of the city's information technology and implement a strategy to improve services to the citizens. The technological advancements that Riverside, in partnership with ACS, has achieved moved the city forward in its goal to become a Smart Community. ACS developed the GIS applications, and then submitted the applications to the "Internet and Multimedia Exhibition." The GIS applications were made available to all conference exhibition attendees, and were judged by ESRI staff based on ergonomics and functionality. Ronald O. Loveridge, Mayor of the City of Riverside, has been a key supporter of the use of GIS at the City. Mayor Loveridge commented: "This award is an excellent example of making technology work. It is critical that we use technology such as the Internet and GIS to make information more available and accessible to the public. The city of Riverside is committed to improving communications and cooperative interaction. Our Smart Community initiatives and technology plan, developed with ACS, are designed to make these goals happen." Brad Mayo, GIS Project Manager for the City of Riverside added, "It is rewarding to have our work with ACS recognized by our peers. But it is not about awards, it's about building useful GIS applications that offer real value to our users." Perhaps the most important recognition is the success of the GIS applications. Each month Riverside's Internet GIS applications host about 1,500 visitors performing nearly 10,000 operations. According to Alan Smith, Riverside's Enterprisewide GIS Analyst who is responsible for the Internet applications, "The relatively heavy use that the applications see is the best indication of a technology that delivers something of true value to its users. Certainly the recognition from ESRI is very satisfying, no one knows the industry's technologies better than ESRI." "This partnership continues to be a significant example of how the public and private sectors can come together to create useful tools and find better ways to enhance service delivery to its citizens," said Harvey V. Brasell, President of ACS' State and Local Government Division. "We expect that many other innovative ideas will come from this relationship which can be utilized in other cities across the country". The City of Riverside has been using GIS for nearly ten years and advocates practical use of GIS technology. The GIS team is always looking for ways to leverage the city's wealth of GIS data and resources. The GIS web site can be visited at: http://www.ci.riverside.ca.us/gis. It can also be accessed through the City's web page. ACS is a Fortune 1000 company providing technology solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. The company delivers technology-based business solutions to a diverse base of clients and industries. ACS solutions are designed to promote value and enhance business performance and are delivered by more than 18,000 people in 21 countries. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS". ACS makes technology work for our clients. Visit ACS on the Internet at http://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 the most recent Form 10-K. ACS disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event, or otherwise. CONTACT: Mark King, EVP, Chief Financial Officer of ACS, Inc., 214-841-8007, or mark--king@acs-inc.com |
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