Dick Brown
Dick Brown
both clients companies continue developing focus join relevant share solutions strong support
Both companies share a strong focus on digitization. We will continue to support Xerox's operations, and join them in developing relevant solutions for our clients and customers,
ahead continued contract economic environment growing industry kept past perform robust signings
EDS continued to perform well in a very challenging economic environment, ... Our robust contract signings over the past two years have kept revenues growing well ahead of industry rates.
aware changed number soon
As soon as they were made aware of it, they changed the number for subsequent letters.
difficult market
There's no sugarcoating these results. They are the by-product of a difficult market and our own decisions,
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It is exceedingly important, however, to avoid allowing vocal minorities to seize control of policy agendas that could undermine this amazing opportunity for our region. Towering above all of the economic issues is the hope for resolution for human suffering that this research may lead to.
caught people sure tried
We've really tried to make sure that people ... are not caught unaware.
believe clients colleagues investors left market previous though
While the market has spoken, you should know we believe it to be a substantial overreaction. Though many of our previous investors may have left us for the moment, our clients and our colleagues have not.
growth market next realities reflect remain soft
to reflect the realities of a market in which growth has substantially slowed -- and may remain soft well into next year.
border canada canadian change coming low number price value visitors
The number of American visitors coming to Canada has been at a 30-year low because of the border problems, because of the price of gas, because of the change in the value of the Canadian dollar.
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It's been a good life. I thank goodness for her. I have my good days and my bad days. She's always there for me.
deeply dramatic drop earnings guidance stock
We are deeply disappointed our lowered guidance for third-quarter earnings precipitated such a dramatic drop in EDS' stock price,
basis confident grew half improve organic percent performance revenue second year
Our revenue grew 7 percent on an organic basis this quarter. We are confident EDS' revenue performance will improve in the second half of the year and beyond.
basis confident grew half improve organic percent performance revenue second year
Our revenue grew 7 percent on an organic basis this quarter, ... We are confident EDS' revenue performance will improve in the second half of the year and beyond.
ability both capitalize customers data digital electronic enhance global move network relationship relationships serve voice wave
Aligning with MCI WorldCom and its global telecommunications capabilities will enhance EDS' ability to serve our customers as they move into the digital world of electronic business, ... This relationship assures that both EDS and those we serve are positioned to capitalize on the cresting wave of global data and voice network services.