Unisys Corp Company Profile

Unisys has two business segments ' Services and Technology.

Unisys provides services and technology to commercial businesses and governments throughout most of the world.

In the Services segment, Unisys provides end-to-end services and solutions designed to help clients improve their competitiveness and efficiency in the global marketplace.

In the Technology segment, Unisys develops servers and related products that operate in transaction-intensive, mission-critical environments.

The primary vertical markets Unisys serves worldwide include financial services, communications, transportation, commercial, and public sector, including the U.S. federal government.

Products and services are marketed primarily through a direct sales force. In certain foreign countries, Unisys markets primarily through distributors.

Unisys purchases components and supplies from a number of suppliers around the world. For certain technology products, the Company relies on a single or limited number of suppliers, although the Company makes every effort to assure that alternative sources are available if the need arises.

Sales of commercial products and services to various agencies of the U.S. government represented 15% of total consolidated revenue.

Competition

Unisys business is affected by rapid change in technology in the information services and technology industries and aggressive competition from many domestic and foreign companies. Principal competitors are systems integrators, consulting and other professional services firms, outsourcing providers, infrastructure services providers, computer hardware manufacturers and software providers. Unisys competes primarily on the basis of service, product performance, technological innovation, and price. Unisys believes that its continued investment in engineering and research and development, coupled with its marketing capabilities, will have a favorable impact on its competitive position.