Bleum Press Releases:
Date: August 15, 2006
Inaugural Meeting of IAOP Shanghai Chapter - Embracing China
How to set the agenda and get results

August 15, 2006, Shanghai The inaugural IAOP Shanghai Chapter meeting will be held on September 11th 2006 at the offices of Bleum, one of China's leading software development companies. Bleum CEO and Founder, Eric Rongley, is Chairperson of the IAOP Shanghai Chapter.

This first meeting, entitled "Embracing China – How to set the agenda and get results" - looks set to be an informative and world class event with participation from some of the most renowned global experts on outsourcing. Key note speakers include Michael Corbett – Executive Director of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) and author of The Outsourcing Revolution; David Barrett - Partner and Global Head of Outsourcing Practice Simmons & Simmons; and Professor Ju - Chair of the Shanghai Information Council.

The event will take place from 5pm, with the short presentations being followed by a Q&A session and networking opportunity. This is the first, in what will be quarterly IAOP Shanghai Chapter meetings. The second meeting will be as part of Global IT Outsourcing Summit on the 8-9 November 2006.

"We are pleased to add Shanghai to our global chapter network," said Michael Corbett, Executive Director of International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). ''The active support of leading organizations, such as Bleum Software Outsourcing and others around the world, helps ensure that offshore outsourcing continues to grow as a profession and as an industry."

"The launch of the Shanghai City Chapter, part of the China Chapter of IAOP is being chaired by Bleum and signifies another important step forward in expanding the association's global network," said Michael Corbett, Executive Director of International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). "We're pleased to offer members the opportunity to directly connect and gain insights into this region of the world."

IAOP Shanghai Chapter Meeting
For further information about attending the event please contact: Debi Hamill at debi.hamill@outsourcingprofessional.org or maketing@bleum.com. Alternatively, register on IAOP website http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/content/23/162/1227/.

About IAOP
The international Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. Today its global membership includes over 250 organizations from around the world representing almost every industry segment and functional activity. For further information please refer to http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org

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.

For further information, contact:

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Bleum, Inc.
Betty Zhang
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