Networx Universal is an ‘indefinite delivery – indefinite quantity’ contract with a potential value of $20 billion over the next 10 years. Under the contract, EDS will work with AT&T to compete for task orders for telecommunications, networking and related services.

As part of the AT&T Networx team (which also includes Northrop Grumman, SRA International, GTSI, Global Crossing, Cingular Wireless and Bechtel), EDS will provide security services such as managed firewall service intrusion detection, antivirus management, secure managed email, managed e-authentication, and managed tiered security services.

EDS will also provide customized design engineering, managed network services, unified messaging, and collaboration support.