Comdisco Provides Technology Services To GSA's Seat Management and NASA's ODIN Customers.

ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 8, 1998--Comdisco Inc. announced today that it will provide government entities desktop asset management and IT utilities through a partnership with Federal Data Corporation (FDC). Comdisco will help FDC support new contracts for General Services Administration's (GSA) Seat Management and NASA's Outsourcing Desktop Initiative (ODIN).

"We're pleased to be helping agencies acquire and manage technology more economically and effectively in conjunction with FDC," said William Stuckert, vice president of Comdisco's Government Marketing Group. "Together we will be able to help NASA and GSA customers maximize their technology dollars and manage changing technology to fit their specific agency needs."

"We chose to work with Comdisco because, like our other partners, they are leaders in their field," said Daniel R. Young, vice chairman and chief executive officer of FDC. "They have an array of technology asset management services that our customers can access in a timely manner, which is critical to meet the growing demands both NASA and GSA customers face on a daily basis."

Comdisco's Asset Management Services help agencies reduce the direct and hidden costs of assessing, implementing and managing all phases of the distributed technology lifecycle. In addition, GSA Seat Management customers will have access to Comdisco utilities or services that allow agencies to acquire and use new high-tech equipment, such as PCs and workstations, mainframes, midrange and distributed systems, and networks without incurring the risks of ownership.

"An additional benefit for agencies using GSA's Seat Management program is that they will be able customize these utilities according to their specific desktop environments," Young said.

The ODIN program provides pre-defined configurations of end-to-end desktop, server and local-area communications services to NASA users. Under Seat Management, GSA acquires quality desktop computing services through a single source to achieve cost savings and manage assets. The Seat Management contract serves federal government agencies, allowing them to construct "seats" or desktop technology to meet individual agency requirements.

About Comdisco

Comdisco, Inc. (NYSE:CDO), a technology services company, is one of the world's leading providers of solutions that help organizations reduce technology cost and risk. These services include asset management; business continuity; network services; and equipment leasing and remarketing. Comdisco's revenue for the 12 months ended March 31, 1998 totaled $3.0 billion. For more information, call 800-227-0034 or visit Comdisco's Web site at www.comdisco.com.

About Federal Data Corporation

Founded in 1969, FDC is one of the most experienced IT providers serving the Federal Government. Specializing in providing turn-key, fully integrated system solutions and professional services to meet the information management needs of the Federal Government, FDC has successfully managed and implemented thousands of government contracts nationwide. FDC is organized into three primary operating groups:

- Systems & Technology Group is the company's principal value-added

resale unit focusing on the sale of workstations, servers and enterprise networking hardware. Along with providing a broad range of top-quality products through partnerships with leading hardware and software vendors, the company adds value for customers through extensive knowledge of the Federal government procurement process.

- Systems Integration Group provides large-scale, integrated

information technology systems customized to meet the unique needs of individual customers. These systems are typically delivered through multi-year, technically complex contracts. In addition, this group also provides information technology solutions in the areas of Microsoft consulting, executive management consulting, electronic commerce, training and GPRA, data mining and warehousing.

- Science & Engineering Group provide engineering services,

scientific and information technology services, including space experimentation, software development, aerospace technology, health science support and air traffic management functions to government agencies including NASA, FAA, NIH and commercial customers.

FDC is owned by The Carlyle Group, a private merchant bank based in Washington, DC, along with members of FDC management. Carlyle originates structures and acts as lead equity investor in management-led buyouts and minority equity investments. For more information about FDC, contact their Web site at http://www.feddata.com.

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