Contract Marks Company’s Expansion into Gulf Region
Dallas, June 30, 2009 (ME Newswire):
(BUSINESS WIRE): Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today announced that it will supply an intelligent ticketing system for the first tram system in the Persian Gulf region, marking the company’s first major contract in the Gulf. ACS solidified its commitment to expanding its offering in the gulf region when it opened an office in Dubai in May.
The Persian Gulf’s first tram line will have 13 stations and will be equipped with a 100 percent contactless ticketing solution compatible with the interoperability standards set by the Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) for all public transport in the Emirate, covering buses, metros, trams and waterbuses. The company’s division specializing in public transportation, ACS Transportation Solutions Group was selected to provide the ticketing solution by Alstom, which is building the tram system for the RTA.
"This engagement will showcase ACS’ transportation solutions in the Gulf and provide the region with an intelligent system that responds to the daily congestion demands while also offering efficient transportation services,” said Patrice Vincendeau of ACS. “Our team has implemented intelligent and sophisticated systems around the world and made a difference in the lives of millions of people by helping them move quicker and more efficiently.”
Under the terms of its contract with Alstom, ACS will supply all the ticketing equipment including validation terminals, control terminals and vending machines capable of issuing and recharging contactless cards and selling single-use contactless tickets. ACS will also develop a central management system that interacts with the RTA system, which assists with disseminating fare-setting rules, monitors customer data, manages restrictive lists and security keys, and distributes revenues.
“We selected ACS to provide a state-of-the-art ticketing system compatible to Dubai UAFC requirements. With high passenger flows expected on the Al Sufouh Light Rail Transit system, this new ticketing technology will play a critical role helping address congestion and traffic flow,” said Remy Redeuilh of Alstom.
All of the equipment provided by ACS will be Arabic/English bilingual and comply with the accessibility and ergonomics standards defined by the RTA. The network is scheduled to enter commercial service in early 2011.
ACS is the largest provider of public transportation technology services worldwide, supporting governments in 30 countries. The company''s Transportation Solutions Group provides support ranging from fare collection on various bus and rail routes processing more than a million public transport tickets daily to toll solutions on some of the busiest highways by processing more than three billion tolls every year. ACS enables its clients to address traffic and congestion challenges by deploying end-to-end technology solutions that advance the movement of goods and services as well as millions of people every day.
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About ACS
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with about 74,000 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.
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Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
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Jon Puckett
Tel: 214-841-8281
Vice President
Investor Relations
jon.puckett@acs-inc.com
or
Media Contact
Kevin Lightfoot
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Vice President
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kevin.lightfoot@acs-inc.com
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