29th Dec 2005 07:00
Micro Focus International plc29 December 2005 Embargoed for 7.00am, 29 December 2005 Micro Focus signs extension to global framework agreement with EDS Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus"), the software company, announcesthat the global framework agreement it has with EDS has been significantlyextended. EDS and Micro Focus have worked together since 1991 and earlier in 2005, MicroFocus was selected as one of EDS' eight global Technology Alliance Partners,following an extended period of technical validation. Micro Focus and EDS have now agreed to extend their existing global frameworkagreement to formalise, for the first time, the terms under which Micro Focuswill provide its core technology for EDS' Applications Modernization Services,offering Micro Focus' 'Leverage & Extend' and 'Lift & Shift' legacy applicationsboth to EDS internally and to EDS' clients. Commenting on the signing of this agreement, Tony Hill, CEO of Micro Focus,said: "Successful engagement with systems integrators is a central part of ourstrategy and we are delighted to announce this extension to our frameworkagreement with EDS. While it will not affect our outlook for the remainder ofthe fiscal year, it represents an important milestone with a strong globalpartner." Enquiries: Micro Focus Tel: +44 (0)1635 32646Tony Hill Chief Executive OfficerMichael Kearney Investor Relations Financial Dynamics Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113Giles SandersonHarriet KeenCass Helstrip This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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