22.05.2006 13:00:00

Unisys Selects DHL As Global Lead Provider for Customized Logistics Solutions; New Contract with Unisys to Deliver Seamless After-Market Service Parts Supply Chain

DHL, the worldwide leader in global express delivery andlogistics, today announced it has been selected by Unisys Corporation(NYSE:UIS) as global lead logistics provider (LLP) for post-salesreplacement and service of parts, or 'after-market' service logistics.The contract, with a term of up to 7 years, consolidates Unisyslogistics service operations from more than 100 service providers to acomprehensive logistics solution through DHL. The implementation ofthe new service agreement began this spring.

The agreement combines DHL's global service parts logistics anddistribution network capabilities with Unisys worldwide technologyservices and solutions. DHL will streamline Unisys logistics processesby managing the inventory and distribution of high technology andelectronics replacement parts, and by providing reverse logisticsservices for Unisys maintenance service customers from more than 270DHL Strategic Parts Centers in 55 countries. DHL's transportationservices for Unisys will include DHL's same day, Express, Ground andFreight services.

Beginning in calendar year 2007, DHL will transition Unisys ontoDHL's global service parts logistics technology platform. This newstate-of-the-art system was released last year to enable monitoring,management and inventory level reporting across regions, providingvisibility into status of orders throughout the supply chain frommultiple vendors.

"With thousands of service requests per day from our clientsaround the world, it was imperative for Unisys to streamline ourservice logistics process through a reliable provider with a strongglobal network," said Tom Sunseri, vice president and general manager,Service Supply Chain Operations, Unisys. "This agreement builds on arelationship with DHL that has successfully supported our businessmodel and growth over several years, and we look forward to extendingthe exemplary customer service and the flexibility and scalability ofthese services to a wider, global customer base."

Unisys has historically provided a selection of support servicesoptions to its customers, such as mission-critical support, fieldservice, maintenance, and repair -- with one of many third-partylogistics providers around the world. With the new agreement, Unisyswill have the ability to provide its full array of service optionsthrough DHL as its lead provider, matching the complex servicerequirements of each customer, and eliminating the need to assignservice orders to third-party providers across multiple systems.

"This agreement demonstrates a growing trend among manufacturersand technology service providers to outsource global logistics to alead provider," said John Allan, CEO, DHL LOGISTICS division. "Thisrelationship demonstrates how DHL leverages its global footprint andtransportation network to serve one of the world's largest serviceparts operations to support their global reach with customized spareparts supply chain solutions designed with their needs and theircustomers' needs in mind."

DHL has provided services for Unisys since 1997 and currentlyhandles service parts logistics for Unisys in Australia, severalcountries in Europe, and in most of Latin America. The new contractwill extend DHL services into Europe; North and South America; theMiddle East and Africa; and the Asia Pacific region. The flexibilityand scalability of DHL's comprehensive offering will help enableUnisys to simplify service to clients while moving into new marketsquickly and reliably.

About DHL

At DHL, Customer Service is back in shipping. Our mission is toprovide the most flexible, personable and enjoyable experience in theshipping industry for our customers.

DHL is the global market leader of the international express andlogistics industry, specializing in providing innovative andcustomized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise inexpress, air and ocean freight, overland transport, and contractlogistic solutions as well as international mail services, combinedwith worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of localmarkets. DHL's international network links more than 220 countries andterritories worldwide with over 285,000 employees dedicated toproviding fast and reliable services that exceed customers'expectations.

Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL is a Deutsche Post World Netbrand.

For more information on DHL, please visit http://www.dhl.com.

About Unisys

Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company.Our consultants apply Unisys expertise in consulting, systemsintegration, outsourcing, infrastructure, and server technology tohelp our clients achieve secure business operations. We build moresecure organizations by creating visibility into clients' businessoperations. Leveraging Unisys 3D Visible Enterprise, we make visiblethe impact of their decisions - ahead of investments, opportunitiesand risks. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.

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