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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox Company<br />
| name = Unisys Corporation<br />
| image =<br />
| image_caption = Unisys corporate<br />
| type = Publicly traded (NYSE: UIS)<br />
| industry = Information technology, services<br />
| address = 801 Lakeview Drive<br />
| neighborhood = Blue Bell, PA<br />
| coordinates = 40.1547,-75.2848<br />
| phone =<br />
| website = https://www.unisys.com<br />
| established = 1986 (merger), roots to 1873<br />
| founder = Merger of Burroughs and Sperry<br />
| ceo =<br />
| employees = 16,000+<br />
| revenue = $2+ billion<br />
| status = Active<br />
}}<br />
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'''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><br />
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== History ==<br />
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=== Computing Pioneers ===<br />
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'''Heritage companies:'''<br />
Unisys combines two computing pioneers:<br />
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* '''Burroughs Corporation''' (1886) - Adding machines, then computers<br />
* '''Sperry Corporation''' (1910, UNIVAC heritage) - Early computers, UNIVAC<br />
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=== UNIVAC Heritage ===<br />
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'''Computing history:'''<br />
* UNIVAC - First commercial computer<br />
* Sperry Rand created UNIVAC<br />
* Pioneering computing technology<br />
* Government and business computers<br />
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=== Burroughs Heritage ===<br />
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'''Adding machines to computers:'''<br />
* Founded 1886 (adding machines)<br />
* Entered computer market<br />
* Business computing<br />
* Major mainframe manufacturer<br />
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=== Merger (1986) ===<br />
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'''Unisys formation:'''<br />
* Burroughs acquired Sperry (1986)<br />
* '''Unisys*** name created (United Information Systems)<br />
* Largest computer merger at time<br />
* Philadelphia-area headquarters<br />
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=== Mainframe Era ===<br />
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'''1980s-1990s:'''<br />
* Major mainframe company<br />
* Enterprise computing<br />
* Government contracts<br />
* Peak employment<br />
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=== Transformation ===<br />
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'''Evolution:'''<br />
* Declined with mainframe market<br />
* Transitioned to services<br />
* Cloud and digital focus<br />
* Smaller but stable<br />
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== Business Segments ==<br />
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=== Digital Workplace Solutions ===<br />
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'''Modern services:'''<br />
* End-user computing<br />
* Collaboration services<br />
* Security solutions<br />
* IT support<br />
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=== Cloud and Infrastructure ===<br />
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'''Technology services:'''<br />
* Cloud solutions<br />
* Data center services<br />
* Network services<br />
* Managed services<br />
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=== Enterprise Computing ===<br />
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'''Legacy systems:'''<br />
* ClearPath mainframes<br />
* Enterprise servers<br />
* Mission-critical computing<br />
* Legacy modernization<br />
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=== Application Services ===<br />
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'''Software and apps:'''<br />
* Application development<br />
* Integration services<br />
* Business applications<br />
* Digital transformation<br />
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== Government Business ==<br />
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=== Federal ===<br />
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'''U.S. government:'''<br />
* Long-term government contractor<br />
* Defense and civilian agencies<br />
* Security clearances<br />
* Critical systems<br />
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=== State and Local ===<br />
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'''Public sector:'''<br />
* State government systems<br />
* Transportation and DMV<br />
* Law enforcement<br />
* Public safety<br />
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=== International Government ===<br />
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'''Global:'''<br />
* Foreign government clients<br />
* Border security<br />
* Public services<br />
* National systems<br />
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== Commercial Markets ==<br />
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=== Financial Services ===<br />
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'''Banking and insurance:'''<br />
* Check processing<br />
* Transaction systems<br />
* Legacy systems<br />
* Modernization<br />
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=== Transportation ===<br />
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'''Travel industry:'''<br />
* Airline systems<br />
* Cargo logistics<br />
* Border services<br />
* Transportation technology<br />
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== Philadelphia Connection ==<br />
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=== Blue Bell Headquarters ===<br />
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'''Corporate base:'''<br />
* Montgomery County<br />
* Philadelphia suburbs<br />
* Long-term presence<br />
* Regional hub<br />
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=== Employment ===<br />
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'''Local impact:'''<br />
* Headquarters staff<br />
* Technology workers<br />
* Government operations<br />
* Career opportunities<br />
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=== Computing Heritage ===<br />
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'''History:'''<br />
* Philadelphia-area computing history<br />
* Burroughs presence historically<br />
* Technology employment<br />
* Regional tech identity<br />
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== Competition ==<br />
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=== Industry Rivals ===<br />
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'''Competitors:'''<br />
* IBM<br />
* Accenture<br />
* DXC Technology<br />
* Major IT services firms<br />
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=== Market Position ===<br />
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'''Standing:'''<br />
* Mid-tier IT services<br />
* Government strength<br />
* Niche mainframe<br />
* Security expertise<br />
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== Challenges ==<br />
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=== Market Evolution ===<br />
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'''Industry shifts:'''<br />
* Cloud computing<br />
* Declining mainframe<br />
* Services commoditization<br />
* Technology change<br />
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=== Competition ===<br />
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'''Pressures:'''<br />
* Larger competitors<br />
* Offshore competition<br />
* Price pressure<br />
* Market consolidation<br />
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=== Transformation ===<br />
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'''Requirements:'''<br />
* Legacy to cloud<br />
* Digital services<br />
* Talent needs<br />
* Investment requirements<br />
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== Financial Performance ==<br />
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=== Revenue ===<br />
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'''Scale:'''<br />
* $2+ billion annually<br />
* Diversified by segment<br />
* Government stable<br />
* Commercial variable<br />
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=== History ===<br />
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'''Evolution:'''<br />
* Much larger in past<br />
* Contracted with mainframe decline<br />
* Restructured multiple times<br />
* Stabilized<br />
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== Future ==<br />
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=== Strategy ===<br />
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'''Direction:'''<br />
* Cloud and digital focus<br />
* Security services<br />
* Government business<br />
* Managed services<br />
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=== Opportunities ===<br />
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'''Growth areas:'''<br />
* Cloud migration services<br />
* Cybersecurity<br />
* Digital transformation<br />
* Government modernization<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Philadelphia Businesses]]<br />
* [[Philadelphia Technology]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
<references /><br />
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== External Links ==<br />
* [https://www.unisys.com Unisys]<br />
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