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The Leading Edge Forum is a company-wide initiative that provides a CSC point of view on the technology marketplace and contributes to the alignment of business and technology strategy. As "the technology voice of CSC," the Leading Edge Forum serves as the focal point for stimulating technology thought leadership, innovation and collaboration among CSC, our clients and our alliance partners. Its goal: to strengthen CSC's position in the market as a technology leader.

The Leading Edge Forum's objectives:

• Demonstrate to clients and the marketplace that CSC has a position on current technology and an eye on emerging technologies.
• Provide strategic input to CSC business planning, marketing, and client development.
• Build client loyalty through "super-pleasing activities" such as client forums and client-focused innovation projects.
• Provide a focal point for coordinating information about CSC's alliance partners globally, ensuring continuity between CSC groups and closer ties to partners' labs, expertise and training.
• Advise human resource development (HRD) on the content of its technology curricula.
• Attract and retain skilled technologists by offering opportunities for learning and innovation that go beyond the typical client project setting.
• Recognize and reward significant technical accomplishments of employees through a formal recognition program.
• Enhance CSC's reputation as a preeminent information services organization by facilitating liaisons with academic and professional organizations