Editing Unisys

{{Infobox Company
| name = Unisys Corporation
| image =
| image_caption = Unisys corporate
| type = Publicly traded (NYSE: UIS)
| industry = Information technology, services
| address = 801 Lakeview Drive
| neighborhood = Blue Bell, PA
| coordinates = 40.1547,-75.2848
| phone =
| website = https://www.unisys.com
| established = 1986 (merger), roots to 1873
| founder = Merger of Burroughs and Sperry
| ceo =
| employees = 16,000+
| revenue = $2+ billion
| status = Active
}}

'''Unisys Corporation''' is a '''global information technology company''' headquartered in '''Blue Bell, Pennsylvania''', in the [[Philadelphia]] suburbs. Formed in '''1986''' through the merger of '''Burroughs Corporation''' and '''Sperry Corporation''', Unisys has a computing heritage dating back to the earliest days of the computer industry. Today, Unisys provides '''digital workplace solutions''', '''cloud and infrastructure services''', and '''enterprise computing*** to businesses and government agencies worldwide. While smaller than its peak during the mainframe era, Unisys remains an important Philadelphia-area technology employer with deep roots in American computing history.<ref name="unisys-official">{{cite web |url=https://www.unisys.com |title=Unisys |publisher=Unisys Corporation |access-date=December 31, 2025}}</ref>

== History ==

=== Computing Pioneers ===

'''Heritage companies:'''
Unisys combines two computing pioneers:

* '''Burroughs Corporation''' (1886) - Adding machines, then computers
* '''Sperry Corporation''' (1910, UNIVAC heritage) - Early computers, UNIVAC

=== UNIVAC Heritage ===

'''Computing history:'''
* UNIVAC - First commercial computer
* Sperry Rand created UNIVAC
* Pioneering computing technology
* Government and business computers

=== Burroughs Heritage ===

'''Adding machines to computers:'''
* Founded 1886 (adding machines)
* Entered computer market
* Business computing
* Major mainframe manufacturer

=== Merger (1986) ===

'''Unisys formation:'''
* Burroughs acquired Sperry (1986)
* '''Unisys*** name created (United Information Systems)
* Largest computer merger at time
* Philadelphia-area headquarters

=== Mainframe Era ===

'''1980s-1990s:'''
* Major mainframe company
* Enterprise computing
* Government contracts
* Peak employment

=== Transformation ===

'''Evolution:'''
* Declined with mainframe market
* Transitioned to services
* Cloud and digital focus
* Smaller but stable

== Business Segments ==

=== Digital Workplace Solutions ===

'''Modern services:'''
* End-user computing
* Collaboration services
* Security solutions
* IT support

=== Cloud and Infrastructure ===

'''Technology services:'''
* Cloud solutions
* Data center services
* Network services
* Managed services

=== Enterprise Computing ===

'''Legacy systems:'''
* ClearPath mainframes
* Enterprise servers
* Mission-critical computing
* Legacy modernization

=== Application Services ===

'''Software and apps:'''
* Application development
* Integration services
* Business applications
* Digital transformation

== Government Business ==

=== Federal ===

'''U.S. government:'''
* Long-term government contractor
* Defense and civilian agencies
* Security clearances
* Critical systems

=== State and Local ===

'''Public sector:'''
* State government systems
* Transportation and DMV
* Law enforcement
* Public safety

=== International Government ===

'''Global:'''
* Foreign government clients
* Border security
* Public services
* National systems

== Commercial Markets ==

=== Financial Services ===

'''Banking and insurance:'''
* Check processing
* Transaction systems
* Legacy systems
* Modernization

=== Transportation ===

'''Travel industry:'''
* Airline systems
* Cargo logistics
* Border services
* Transportation technology

== Philadelphia Connection ==

=== Blue Bell Headquarters ===

'''Corporate base:'''
* Montgomery County
* Philadelphia suburbs
* Long-term presence
* Regional hub

=== Employment ===

'''Local impact:'''
* Headquarters staff
* Technology workers
* Government operations
* Career opportunities

=== Computing Heritage ===

'''History:'''
* Philadelphia-area computing history
* Burroughs presence historically
* Technology employment
* Regional tech identity

== Competition ==

=== Industry Rivals ===

'''Competitors:'''
* IBM
* Accenture
* DXC Technology
* Major IT services firms

=== Market Position ===

'''Standing:'''
* Mid-tier IT services
* Government strength
* Niche mainframe
* Security expertise

== Challenges ==

=== Market Evolution ===

'''Industry shifts:'''
* Cloud computing
* Declining mainframe
* Services commoditization
* Technology change

=== Competition ===

'''Pressures:'''
* Larger competitors
* Offshore competition
* Price pressure
* Market consolidation

=== Transformation ===

'''Requirements:'''
* Legacy to cloud
* Digital services
* Talent needs
* Investment requirements

== Financial Performance ==

=== Revenue ===

'''Scale:'''
* $2+ billion annually
* Diversified by segment
* Government stable
* Commercial variable

=== History ===

'''Evolution:'''
* Much larger in past
* Contracted with mainframe decline
* Restructured multiple times
* Stabilized

== Future ==

=== Strategy ===

'''Direction:'''
* Cloud and digital focus
* Security services
* Government business
* Managed services

=== Opportunities ===

'''Growth areas:'''
* Cloud migration services
* Cybersecurity
* Digital transformation
* Government modernization

== See Also ==
* [[Philadelphia Businesses]]
* [[Philadelphia Technology]]

== References ==
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== External Links ==
* [https://www.unisys.com Unisys]

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