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Unisys Partners with Invictus Games Sydney 2018 as Official Information Technology and Cybersecurity SupporterSYDNEY, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced it will partner with Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover as Official Information Technology and Cybersecurity Supporter of the event and the 2018 Australian Invictus Games Team. The Invictus Games is an international sporting event for wounded, injured and ill service men and women, both active duty and veteran. The Games use the healing power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and celebrate the crucial role played by family members and friends. The fourth Games will be held in Sydney from 20-27 October and attract 500 competitors from 18 nations to compete in 11 medal sports. "Partnering with Invictus Games Sydney 2018 is a natural extension of our commitment to support defense organizations and service personnel. We work with Soldier On to help ex-service personnel find employment opportunities as they return to civilian life and approximately 15 percent of the Unisys team who provide field IT support to our clients in Australia and New Zealand are ex-service personnel or reservists. We also provide IT support to approximately 450 defense locations across Australia. I, and the rest of the Unisys team, am honored to be involved with the Games and we look forward to witnessing the unconquerable spirit of the competitors," said Tony Windever, Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Unisys. Under the partnership, Unisys will uild and support the technology infrastructure at Victoria Barracks, Sydney Olympic Park and Games venues as well as provide information security using Unisys Stealth® software and services. Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Head of Technology James Smith expressed his appreciation for Unisys' support of the Games. "With proven experience providing IT support to defense and other critical organizations, Unisys is the ideal partner for Invictus Games Sydney 2018. In addition, Unisys' commitment to the defense community means there is a strong cultural alignment between our organizations that we feel is critical to helping ensure the successful delivery of the Games," said Smith. About Unisys About Invictus Games The inaugural Invictus Games were held in London in 2014 followed by Orlando in 2016 and Toronto in 2017. The fourth Invictus Games will be held in Sydney from 20-27 October 2018 where 500 competitors from 18 nations will compete in 11 adaptive sports. An estimated 1,000 family members and friends will accompany the competitors with all being supported by over 1,000 volunteers. RELEASE NO.: 0827/9609 Unisys and other Unisys products and services mentioned herein, as well as their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unisys Corporation. Any other brand or product referenced herein is acknowledged to be a trademark or registered trademark of its respective holder. UIS-C View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unisys-partners-with-invictus-games-sydney-2018-as-official-information-technology-and-cybersecurity-supporter-300702171.html SOURCE Unisys Corporation |