RESTON, Va., Dec. 11, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- IDG's Computerworld Magazine announced that TW Scott, vice president of Raytheon Information Solutions (RIS), has been selected as one of the Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2008.

Scott joins an elite list of IT executives being recognized for their exceptional leadership ability in resolving the pressing business problems of today. Selected by Computerworld editors, the Premier 100 includes chief information officers, chief technology officers, vice presidents and senior IT directors from leading companies.

"Being selected as one of the top 100 IT executives is a great honor, but the honor should be bestowed on the great IT professionals throughout Raytheon," said Scott.

Scott has led the RIS product team in strengthening Raytheon's presence in the Federal IT market and facilitating growth through the company's expansion beyond defense-related markets to include the Department of Homeland Security, NASA and the Department of Justice.

"Scott is an effective leader who has earned trust from his team and customers by supporting the delivery of critical services to the American public," said Michael D. Keebaugh, president of Raytheon's Intelligence and Information Systems business. "He has proven to be a great leader, fully committed to mentoring Raytheon's future IT leaders and passionate about our customers' success."

The Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders honorees were selected from nearly 800 nominees who were measured against characteristics of executives who guide the effective use of IT in their organizations. The 2008 honorees will be recognized at Computerworld's upcoming Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference March 9-11, 2008, in Orlando, Fla.

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2006 sales of $20.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 85 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

  Contact:
  Keith Little
  703.849.1675
  http://www.raytheon.com/

SOURCE: Raytheon Company

CONTACT: Keith Little of Raytheon Company, +1-703-849-1675

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