Bleum Press Releases:
Shanghai, China, February 20th, 2007, Bleum, a leading software development firm and provider of offshore development center (ODC) services in China has been named to The Global Outsourcing 100 list for the second consecutive year. The list is compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) and was made public today at the 2007 Outsourcing World Summit being held in Las Vegas.
"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.
Bleum CEO and founder Eric Rongley commented, "Earning this recognition once again acknowledges Bleum's position as a premier software outsourcing provider in China. Our unwavering focus on our core values of capability, security and communication has enabled Bleum to exceed the quality expectations of our customers while providing them with a lower total cost of outsourcing. We are honored to be named to this prestigious list."
"Getting selected for the Global Outsourcing 100 is not easy," says Jag Dalal, Managing Director, Thought Leadership, IAOP and chairman of the judges' panel. "The judging was based on a set of measurable standards as well as evaluation by a panel of industry recognized leaders in outsourcing. Every company that made the list should be proud of its accomplishment. These are the organizations businesses should carefully consider during their selection and due diligence process."
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®, 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 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® 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 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 CMM Level 5 certifications, IT outsourcing with Bleum is smart, transparent and extraordinarily effective. For more information, visit www.bleum.com.
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