Achievo Named to Top 100 List of Global Outsourcing Leaders by International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

Achievo Named to Top 100 List of Global Outsourcing Leaders by International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

February 20, 2007

    SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 20 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
Achievo(R) Corporation, the leading global software and
information technology outsourcing provider with a local
front-end and China back-end service model, today announced
it has been recognized as one of the world's top outsourcing
service providers for 2007. The Global Outsourcing 100 list,
compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing
Professionals (IAOP), defines the standard for excellence
in outsourcing service delivery and is a major industry
benchmark.

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    "The companies on this year's Global Outsourcing
100 list represent the elite of our field. They hail from
every corner of the globe. They provide an extensive array
of cutting-edge services. And, through the program's
application and review process they have proven themselves
to be the best at what they do," says Michael F.
Corbett, Chairman, IAOP. 

    "Achievo's global delivery model offers clients an
array of options for their IT and software outsourcing
projects," said Dr. Robert P. Lee, Achievo's chairman
and CEO. "Whether clients are looking to outsource
their projects onshore, near shore or offshore, we have the
experience, expertise and proven track record to provide
clients of all sizes with the highest standards of quality,
service and support. With development centers in six cities
in China and locations throughout North America, Europe and
Asia, we can scale rapidly to meet customer requirements on
schedule and on budget. We are pleased to be recognized as
a top global outsourcing leader, a testament to our
employees' commitment to excellence and our clients'
satisfaction with our performance."

    About IAOP 
   
    The International Association of Outsourcing
Professionals (IAOP), with 40,000 corporate, professional,
and associate members worldwide, is leading the effort to
transform the world of business through outsourcing. Its
client-side members are, on average, responsible for $60
million per year of outsourcing spending with some
overseeing outsourcing programs in the billions of dollars.


    Through professional and ethical standards, the
Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Program,
educational programs including The Outsourcing World
Summit(R), and recognitions such as The Outsourcing Hall of
Fame and The Global Outsourcing 100, IAOP is advancing one
of the 21st century's most important new management fields
-- outsourcing. To learn more, visit
http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org . 

    About The Global Outsourcing 100 

    The Global Outsourcing 100, produced annually by the
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals
(IAOP), is devoted to featuring the best of today's leading
outsourcing service providers and tomorrow's rising stars.
Along with its publication by IAOP, the list will appear in
the special advertising feature produced by IAOP in the
April 30, 2007 FORTUNE 500 issue of FORTUNE(R) magazine.
Companies must demonstrate excellence in categories such as
size and growth, customer experience, depth and breadth of
competencies, and management capabilities. Because of the
rigorous application and judging process employed, The
Global Outsourcing 100 defines the standard for excellence
in outsourcing service delivery. 

    About Achievo 

    Achievo is a global offshore software and information
technology outsourcing provider with a local front-end and
China back-end service model. With expertise in diverse
technologies including Java/J2EE, .NET and embedded
platforms, the CMM- and ISO- certified company offers
improved efficiencies, scale, diversification, and a
combined talent pool to deliver cost-effective,
quality-centric, and scalable IT outsourcing services to
customers and partners worldwide. Customers include Accela,
Audi, BMO Bank of Montreal, Computer Associates, China
Mobile, DaimlerChrysler, Hitachi, Honda, Mitsubishi,
NETGEAR, Nomura,  Siemens, Toyota and Vidient.
Headquartered in the Silicon Valley, Achievo has offices in
the United States, Canada, Germany, Greater China and Japan.
For information on the company and its services, visit
http://www.achievo.com . 

    (C) 2007 Achievo Corporation. All rights reserved.
Achievo is a registered trademark of Achievo Corporation in
the United States and in other countries. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

    (C) 2007 IAOP. All rights reserved. 


    For more information, pelase contact:

     Jayme Curtis, Public Relations
     Achievo Corporation
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]


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