EDS now top dog in downturn among Federal Government ICT suppliers

Stan Beer
Sunday, 02 November 2008 14:26

IT Policy - Government Tech Policy

"Companies with a clear market focus, targeted strategies and flawless execution continue to do well.  Typically, these companies identify opportunities early and focus their efforts to win business.

"EDS owes its top place in large part to the ongoing infrastructure outsourcing services it provides to ATO and the Child Support Agency (now subsumed by Department of Human Services). EDS also did some specialist IT Professional services work at DIAC and Defence.  More recently, it won the redevelopment of the aus.gov.au portal, demonstrating its capabilities extend well beyond outsourcing.

"Unisys had a major win providing Defence with regional ICT support services, as well as some specialist systems integration and professional services at DIAC and AFP.  It continues to do well supporting Customs in some areas where Unisys hardware remains deployed."

This year the market is more polarised than ever, with the top four suppliers (accounting for 73% of the market value) taking 46% more business than the remaining 16 in the Top 25 suppliers list.

Intermedium's Leader Board Top 5 for 2007-08

1    EDS
2    Telstra
3    Unisys
4    IBM
5    KAZ

These rankings are based on Intermedium’s analysis of AusTender Contracts Reported data as at 30 September 2007. This and other more detailed market information is contained in Intermedium’s Federal Government ICT Market Report 2007-08.

The report shows that following strong growth in recent years, the value of the market slowed by more than 16% during the 2007-08 financial year.