FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2007--Covansys Corporation (Nasdaq:CVNS), a global consulting and technology services company, today announced that the Company's founder, president and chief executive officer, Raj Vattikuti, received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship from The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the Smithsonian Institution at a dinner held on Thursday, February 8, 2007, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship is given to executives who have shown a deep concern for the common good by their examples and business practices. Recipients recognized play a significant role in improving society, while at the same time advancing the long-term interests of their firms, employees, and shareholders.

"I am a great admirer of the Woodrow Wilson Center and its dedication to facilitating serious dialogue on the issues that face our communities, both here in the U.S. and abroad," said Mr. Vattikuti. "The Center's recognition of my efforts is truly humbling, and I very much appreciate the opportunity to have been chosen as a recipient."

Lee Hamilton, president and director of the Woodrow Wilson Center said that "Detroit and the State of Michigan have benefited greatly from Mr. Vattikuti's corporate, civic, and cultural accomplishments, and I am very pleased the Center has had the opportunity to recognize his contributions with this award."

In his address, Mr. Vattikuti acknowledged significant accomplishments during his 32 year career of which he is proud. One milestone was having had an integral role in the transformation of the Information Technology industry and the way companies do business in the global marketplace.

Another accomplishment was having had the ability to give back to the Detroit community that gave him the necessary opportunities to succeed. Mr. Vattikuti and his wife, Padma, through their family foundation, support numerous outreach programs and have partnered with Beaumont Hospitals and Henry Ford Health Systems to advance progress in prostate and breast cancer awareness, research and treatment. Included in their outreach efforts, the Vattikuti's are actively involved in the Microfinance Program in India that teaches and empowers underprivileged women to become self sufficient.

"We hope to continue to be actively involved with communities where our contributions and time make such a powerful and lasting impact on society," said Mr. Vattikuti. "Our successes and the ability to give back to our community have been tremendously rewarding and we believe that it is our duty to give back without attachment."

Mr. Vattikuti closed by quoting the late President Woodrow Wilson: "You are not here merely to make a living . . . You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand."

At the dinner, former Ambassador Ronald N. Weiser received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service. Other attendees included: John Rakolta, 2006 recipient of the Corporate Citizen Award; John Engler, former governor of MI; Mike Bishop, State Senate Majority Leader; Andy Dillon, Speaker of the House; Rep. Steve Tobocman, House Majority Leader; Mike Cox, Attorney General; Terri Lynn Land, Secretary of State; Dr. Mani Menon, director of the Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Health System; and Dr. Frank Vicini, chief of oncology, Beaumont Hospital.

About Covansys

Headquartered in Michigan, Covansys Corporation (Nasdaq:CVNS) is a global consulting and technology services company specializing in industry-specific solutions, strategic outsourcing and integration services. Clients gain competitive advantage by leveraging our unique global delivery capability to achieve rapid deployment, world-class quality and reduced costs. Covansys is known for strategic outsourcing and technology solutions in the healthcare, financial services, retail and distribution, manufacturing, telecommunications and high-tech industries. Founded in 1985, Covansys now has more than 8,700 consultants and employees worldwide. Covansys was one of the first U.S.- based IT services companies to establish offshore facilities in India, and is a pioneer in seamlessly integrating offshore capabilities into its offerings. Two of the company's three wholly owned development centers in India are assessed at Level 5 in SEI CMM(R)(R). All three are ISO 9001:2000 certified and assessed at Level 5 in PCMM(R), and five global facilities are BS7799-2:2002 certified. For more information visit: www.covansys.com.

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