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	Press Releases What is RSS? April 27, 2010 Vangent Qualified to Provide IT Services to Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Vangent Eligible to Provide IT Consulting Services to the 14 PASSHE Universities ARLINGTON, VA, April 27, 2010 - Vangent, Inc., a leading global provider of information management and strategic business process solutions, announced today that it was awarded a contract to potentially provide IT consulting and support services to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The multiple-award, time and materials contract has a one-year base period with an optional five-year total period of performance. "It is important that universities get the most value out of their IT infrastructures, and Vangent is looking forward to a strong partnership with PASSHE that will deliver critical services that will not only increase efficiencies, but also reduce operating costs," said Craig Janus, Senior Vice President for Vangent. "Vangent understands the complex education environment and will leverage its extensive technology strategy, design and implementation experience to support the system's universities and its respective students and families." PASSHE is the largest higher education provider in Pennsylvania, encompassing fourteen universities and more than 117,000 students. Under the PASSHE contract, schools can now submit task orders to procure Vangent's services in application development, information technology audit and assessment, and project management. PASSHE schools can also receive value-added services that include placement assistance, user training, process consulting, outsourcing and hosting. Vangent has more than 30 years of extensive experience working with educators and education service providers. Vangent implemented a centrally-managed system at the University of California to process undergraduate admission and scholarship applications that has saved the education system more than $2.8 million. Additionally, Vangent has been working with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) for more than 25 years and recently helped create a simpler "FAFSA on the Web" system for financial aid applicants that improves the usability and accuracy of the Web site. Vangent is supported by subcontractor Disaster, Planning & Recovery, LLC, a woman- and minority-owned document management company, which offers secure destruction of computers and electronic equipment. About PASSHE The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), with 14 universities and nearly 117,000 students, is the largest higher education provider in Pennsylvania. PASSHE's mission is to increase the intellectual wealth of the Commonwealth, to prepare students at all levels for personal and professional success in their lives, and to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural development of Pennsylvania's communities, the Commonwealth, and the nation. About Vangent, Inc. Vangent, Inc. is a global provider of consulting, systems integration, human capital management, and business process services to the U.S. federal and international governments, higher education institutions, and corporations. Vangent's 10,000 employees support clients including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the U.S. Departments of Defense, Education, Health and Human Services, and Labor; the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Census Bureau, as well as Fortune 500 companies. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company has offices throughout the U.S. and in the U.K., Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, and Argentina. For more information, visit www.vangent.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are those that do not relate solely to historical fact. They include, but are not limited to, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance, achievements or events. Words such as, but not limited to, "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "targets," "projects," "likely," "will," "would," "could" and similar expressions or phrases identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The occurrence of the events described, and the achievement of the expected results, depend on many events, some or all of which are not predictable or within our control. In light of these risks and uncertainties, expected results or other anticipated events or circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur. We undertake no obligation, and specifically decline any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. ### View the Press Release Archives