SAP granted the recertification to sds based on its proven ability to deliver high-quality hosting services in support of SAP solutions in Europe, the United States, Asia Pacific and Japan. sds successfully met SAP's rigorous review process, which assessed its infrastructure, processes and technical staff. By becoming recertified as an SAP hosting partner in Germany and a certified SAP global hosting partner through its affiliation with ACS, sds' hosting services are fully compliant with SAP's requirements for quality, availability and security.

sds business services GmbH is a full-service provider for all aspects of hosting SAP applications. sds operates as an IT solution provider for customers worldwide, with users in more than 25 countries. With 25 years of experience and expertise in operating and managing SAP applications, sds offers a full scope of high-quality hosting services. A distinct commitment to long-term customer relationships, defined by clear and measurable service level agreements, makes sds an exceptionally reliable outsourcing partner for the complete life cycle of SAP software-based IT solutions.

Using the "plan-build-run" approach, sds manages and operates complete IT solutions for its customers. It offers a portfolio of dynamic services in support of all SAP solutions, from hosting to complete application management, providing customers a variable scope of operation and transparent cost control for SAP solution-based landscapes.

Attaining recertification as an SAP hosting partner in Germany and certified SAP global hosting partner status with ACS underlines sds' continuous commitment to delivering high-quality services, technical competence and efficiency.

"Achieving certification not only as an SAP hosting partner but also a global hosting partner demonstrates the importance of our partnership with SAP and is an incentive for sds: striving to provide better and enhanced solutions to our customers," says Albrecht Held, Managing Director of sds. "SAP has confirmed our success in offering hosting services in support of SAP solutions that are fully compliant with SAP's requirements and high standards."

About sds business services GmbH

Founded in 1969, sds specializes in fully outsourced data center and infrastructure services, including application hosting and maintenance, system design and integration, IT consulting, and IT lifecycle management. Additionally, it has broad expertise in SAP consulting and integration services, as well as customized software development. sds was acquired by ACS in February 2008.

About ACS

ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 63,000 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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MÜLHEIM AN DER RUHR, GERMANY: 5. November 2008

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