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We鈥檝e also seized the moment to revitalize our visual identity because we鈥檙e so much more than we were before. You can read our <a href="https://www.cscglobal.com/service/press/csc-rebrands-intertrust-group/">press release</a> to learn more about this announcement.</p> <p>In the past several years, we鈥檝e seen a lot of consolidation and change in our industry. As a fourth-generation CEO of a privately held, family-owned business, I understand the increasing pressure you鈥檙e under, not only maintaining regulatory compliance, but also just operating in rapidly changing markets. Now, more than ever, you need a partner that鈥檚 two steps ahead of you, constantly anticipating your needs and adding value.</p> <p>That鈥檚 where CSC comes in. Our unified brand symbolizes our collective strength of more than 8,000 employees providing solutions in more than 140 jurisdictions, and it highlights the most crucial element鈥攜ou. 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