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Date: October 23, 2008

Bleum to Host IAOP's East China Chapter Event

Partner of Rouse Legal to Discuss the Role of Intellectual Property Protection in China's IT Outsourcing Industry

Shanghai,ChinaOctober 23, 2008 -Bleum, Inc. One of China's leading outsourcing providers to American and European companies, will host the next IAOP East China Chapter Meeting.The evening event will provide attendees with practical and timely information about the role of Intellectual Property Protection in the global sourcing industry, specifically related to its effect on Chinese IT Services providers.

The evening cocktail reception and event will be held October 23, 2008 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Bleum's offices in Shanghai, China. It is part of the East China Chapter's series of quarterly events focused on cutting-edge topics of interest to business leaders.

To promote dialogue among industry leaders, Elliot Papageorgiou,a Partner at Rouse Legal,will lead a discussion on Protection and Enforcement of Intellectual Property:Strategies and Tips for the Software Industry in China.

"While China is considered one of the most ideal destinations for outsourcing there are still many risks that companies must mitigate when sourcing to a Chinese supplier. Intellectual Property Protection is one of these risks," said Eric Rongley, CEO of Bleum. "It is our hope, through this discussion, that we are creating a collaborative environment for Chinese suppliers to come together and tackle this very important issue."

When & Where:
IAOP East China Chapter Meeting
October 23, 2008
Bleum, Inc.
Cloud 9 Mansion 8/F 1118 West Yan'an Road ShangHai
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

About Bleum
Founded in 2001, Bleum is one of China's leading outsourcing providers to American and European companies in a variety of sectors including high-tech, financial services, telecommunications, and retail. The company specializes in creating global development centers, providing services such as application development, support & maintenance, testing and legacy system modernization. American owned and managed, Bleum understands the language, business culture, and expectations of western-based IT organizations. From its industry-leading English curriculum and pursuit of the best talent in China to its relentless focus on quality and prestigious ISO27001 and CMMI Level 5 certifications, IT outsourcing with Bleum is smart, transparent and extraordinarily effective. For more information, visit www.bleum.com.

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