http://www.bleum.com Bleum is one of China's leading IT and software outsourcing providers in a variety of sectors including high-tech, financial services, telecommunications, and retail. We create global development centers and provide services such as application development, support and maintenance, testing, and legacy system modernization. http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2012/bleum-named-top-100-global-outsourcer-for-7th-consecutive-year.aspx Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2012/bleum-announces-major-expansion-of-operations-in-chengdu.aspx Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2012/bleum-appoints-charlie-li-as-vice-president-of-human-resources.aspx Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-appoints-seth-pinegar-as-chief-financial-officer.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-announced-as-a-finalist-for-the-2011-red-herring-100-global-award.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-appoints-pete-gibson-as-chief-information-officer.aspx Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-to-showcase-quality-management-tool,-hydra,-at-bai-retail-delivery-2011.aspx Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-to-highlight-industry-leading-security-practices-at-interop-new-york.aspx Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/frank-pendle,-prolific-sales-and-financial-services-expert,-bleum,-to-speak-at-high-frequency-trading-leaders-forum-2011-chicago.aspx (August 4, 2011, New York) Frank Pendle, a prolific sales executive and financial services expert, Bleum, will speak at Golden Networking's High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 Chicago, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World" Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-to-sponsor-high-frequency-trading-leaders-forum-2011-chicago.aspx (August 4, 2011, New York) Bleum, one of China's leading IT service providers to American and European companies, has become a Gold Sponsor of  Golden Networking's High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World"(http://www.HFTLeadersForum.com), forum that will provide decision makers the most up-to-date overview of cutting-edge developments and insights to build a competitive advantage in High-Frequency Trading. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-celebrates-10-years.aspx Shanghai, China, August 4, 2011 - Bleum, Inc. will celebrate its 10-year anniversary during the month of August, culminating in the launch of the company's new website and events at offices in Chengdu and Shanghai. Over the past 10 years, Bleum has made significant contributions to the global outsourcing industry, particularly in Greater China. It was the first company in China to receive both ISO27001 and CMMi5 certifications, and is still one of the few in the world to have CMMi5 certifications company wide. Bleum is the only China-based firm to receive the 2010 Rising Star classification on the International Association of Outsourcing Professional's list of the top 100 global outsourcing providers. Bleum is also pushing the boundaries of quality, delivering 30% of all projects with zero defects in the past 2 years. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/iaop-global-chapter-adds-bleum-to-advisory-board.aspx Shanghai, China, July 20, 2011 - Sam Elliott, the Western Regional Sales Director for Bleum's U.S. operations, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Global Life Sciences Chapter for the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). His work with the Chapter will include promoting outsourcing to both public and private sector stakeholders, as well as members of the academic community. The Chapter also works to analyze the increasing business value that the life sciences sector brings to the outsourcing profession. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/fifth-annual-graduate-trainee-program-commences.aspx July 13th 2007, Shanghai From July 9th and for the following several months Bleum commences its annual Graduate Trainee Program. 12 graduates were recruited last year from some of China's most prestigious universities including, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Wuhan University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Their presence adds a young fresh characteristic to an already vibrant company. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-named-china-offshore-delivery-leader.aspx Shanghai, China, June 30, 2011 - Bleum Inc. has been ranked in the 2011 Global Services Compendium for the 2nd year in a row. The annual list identifies the "100 companies that define outsourcing" based on management performance, customer and global delivery maturity and breadth of service portfolio. The selection process incorporates over 200 data points and several qualitative parameters. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-named-outsourcing-rising-star-by-iaop.aspx Shanghai, China, May 16, 2011 - Bleum Inc., a China-based IT outsourcing company that builds core systems and software products for U.S. and European companies, has been named one of the top 10 Rising Stars in global outsourcing by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals. Identified earlier this year by IAOP as one of the top 100 global outsourcers for its sixth consecutive year, Bleum is the only China-based firm to be singled out for the additional Rising Star recognition. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2006/bleum-ceo-appointed-chair-of-iaop-shanghai.aspx 12th April 2006, Shanghai   Bleum, a leading software outsourcing provider based in Shanghai, China, announced today the foundation of the Shanghai Chapter of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), and the appointment of Bleum CEO, Eric Rongley as the Chapter chair. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-named-top-100-global-outsourcer-for-sixth-year.aspx Shanghai, China, February 23, 2011 - Bleum Inc., a China-based IT outsourcing company that works with U.S. and European companies, has been named to the 2011 Global Outsourcing 100 for the sixth consecutive year. This annual list of the world's best outsourcing providers, compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, is based on evaluations by an independent panel of outsourcing buyers that assesses: company size and growth; customer references; organizational competencies; and management capabilities. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2011/bleum-won-the-best-value-for-moneyroi-award-from-crosstech-forums.aspx CANTON, Mass., February 22, 2011 -- CrossTech Forums, LLC (www.crosstechforums.com) a leader in the hosted executive conference market today announced the winners of the 2011 Financial Technology Insight Summit Customer Choice Awards (www.FinancialTechnologyInsight.com). The nominations for these awards are made by the participating technology buyers and senior staff end users, primarily director-level and above in management positions at top commercial, retail and community banks - the ultimate in Customer Choice Awards. The Financial Technology Insight conference program agenda is developed in conjunction with Bank Technology News and CIO Insights editors. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/bleum-selected-as-a-2010-red-herring-asia-top-100-tech-startup.aspx San Mateo, CA - Red Herring announced its Top 100 Asia Award in recognition of the leading private companies from Asia, celebrating these startups' innovations and technologies across their respective industries. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/kenya-man-rises-from-poverty-to-opportunity-through-leadership-development-program.aspx Colorado Springs, Colo., December 9, 2010 - A young graduate of Compassion International's Leadership Development Program (LDP) left his small village in Kenya this week to start a life-changing job opportunity…in Shanghai. China-based IT outsourcer Bleum Inc., a Compassion IT vendor, created a software testing position in an effort to provide an extraordinary opportunity, partnering with Compassion to complete the cycle of releasing one young man from poverty. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/bleum-wins-prestigious-2010-red-herring-asia-100-award.aspx Also named one of fastest-growing companies in Asia by Deloitte Shanghai, November 25, 2010-Bleum Inc., a China-based application outsourcer to U.S. and European companies, has been named to the prestigious 2010 Red Herring Asia 100, which recognizes the 100 most promising private technology companies in Asia, according to the editors of Red Herring. Bleum also has been ranked one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Asia, making Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2010 after being selected last year for Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 China 2009. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/bleum-reappraised-as-cmmi-level-5-highest-possible-process-maturity-for-software-development.aspx Shanghai, China, August 9, 2010-Reaffirming its industry-leading software development practices, China-based IT outsourcer Bleum Inc. has received the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 5 rating. Essentially a combination of total quality management and lean principles for software development, the CMMI model helps companies improve their quality and achieve higher productivity for software development. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/bleum-recruits-new-finance-leader.aspx Shanghai, China, July 12, 2010-Bleum Inc., a China-based IT outsourcer that helps clients improve their business performance, has recruited Linda Zhu as its vice president of finance and administration. Like the rest of Bleum's management team, Zhu brings strong leadership experience at top global firms, including Johnson & Johnson and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/bleum-to-develop-fabrication-machinery-software-for-amada-america.aspx Shanghai, China, July 9, 2010-Amada America Inc., a leader in sheet metal fabrication equipment and software, has selected Bleum to build, maintain, test and support its CAD/CAM software used for operating its best-selling line of sheet metal manufacturing machinery. As part of the three-year contract, Bleum will establish a dedicated global delivery center and team at its Shanghai headquarters to support Amada. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/bleum-recruits-new-hr-director.aspx Shanghai, China, June 22, 2010-Bleum Inc., a fast-growing Shanghai-based IT outsourcer, has hired Pearly Tan as its new director of human resources. Tan, who joined Bleum on June 14, oversees Bleum's recruiting and employee development efforts, which have played a critical role in the company's success. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/bleum-uk-launch-june-10th-entry-to-the-world-of-chinese-offshoring-just-got-a-lot-easier.aspx Bleum Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its UK offices. It will be hosting an event in celebration of this exciting news. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/bleum-uk-launch-june-8th-and-june-10th-entry-to-the-world-of-chinese-offshoring-just-got-a-lot-easier.aspx Bleum Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its UK offices. It will be hosting two events in celebration of this exciting news. Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/iphone-app-makes-navigating-shanghai-easy-for-executives-at-world-expo.aspx Bleum Shanghai Guide App Free at iTunes.com Shanghai, China May 7, 2010 - Need a five-star hotel in Shanghai or to give directions to a taxi driver who only speaks Mandarin? Bleum's new Shanghai Guide mobile application for iPhone makes it easy for both business executives and tourists to navigate China's largest city. Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/former-jp-morgan-chase-credit-card-cio-joins-bleum-as-us-general-manager.aspx Shanghai, China, April 29, 2010-Bleum Inc., a China-based IT outsourcer to U.S. and European companies, has recruited James Venglarik as its first U.S. general manager. Venglarik, who has served in senior IT and operating posts at companies including JP Morgan Chase, Expedia, and AT&T Universal Card, will oversee Bleum's work with U.S. clients.1by Gartner, Inc. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/it-outsourcer-bleum-inc-named-cool-vendor-by-leading-analyst-firm.aspx Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/in-a-cross-cultural-twist-china-based-it-firm-recruits-us-college-grads.aspx Shanghai, China, March 17, 2010-After years of American technology firms hiring Asian nationals to work in the United States, a China-based IT services firm is reversing the tide by recruiting U.S. computer engineers to work in Shanghai. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2010/bleum-named-to-global-outsourcing-100-list-for-fifth-year.aspx Shanghai, China, February 25, 2010 - Bleum Inc., an IT outsourcing company based in China that works exclusively with U.S. and European companies, has been named to The Global Outsourcing 100® for the fifth consecutive year. This list of the leading global outsourcing providers, compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, is based on evaluations by an independent panel of judges that assesses four critical characteristics: size and growth; customer references; organizational competencies; and management capabilities. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/bleum-announces-the-appointment-of-william-stancer-as-vp-business-development.aspx Shanghai, China December 10, 2009 - Bleum Inc. today announced that it has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of William Stancer as VP Business Development. William, one of the industry's most experienced marketers spent thirteen years at Accenture where he was Senior Executive, responsible for Accenture's Global Marketing and Business Development activities for their Resources Industries (Energy, Utility and Chemical industries). Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/bleum-published-whitepaper-on-outsourcing-to-china.aspx Removing the Risk & Maximizing Competitive Advantage Shanghai, China December 9, 2009 - Bleum, one of China's top IT outsourcing providers to American and European companies, commissioned its whitepaper upon "Outsourcing to China - Removing the Risks & Maximize Competitive Advantage" from Frost and Sullivan, a leading consulting firm with operations around the world. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/bleum-awarded-deloitte-technology-fast-50-china-2009.aspx Shanghai, China November 27, 2009 - Bleum Inc. one of the leading outsourcing companies in China announced today that the Company has been ranked by Deloitte as one of the Technology Fast 50 China 2009 with a growth rate of 165% in 2008. This is a prestigious award which recognizes excellence and fast growth in high-tech companies in the fields of technology, media, and telecommunications. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/bleum-sponsoring-global-sourcing-forum-and-expo.aspx Shanghai, China, October 27, 2009 - Shanghai, China - Bleum Inc. one of the leading outsourcing companies in China will sponsor the Global Sourcing Forum + Expo (GSFE), the premier industry event focusing on sourcing from November 11 to 12 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/bleum-published-whitepaper-addressing-ip-infringement-protection-in-china.aspx Shanghai, China October 14, 2009 - Bleum, one of China's leading IT outsourcing providers to American and European companies today, published its latest whitepaper entitled "Outsource IP? Preventing IP Infringement in China" focused on the current status of IP issues in China. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/bleum-recognized-as-software-star-company-in-shanghai.aspx Shanghai, China, September 29, 2009 - Bleum, one of China's leading IT outsourcing providers to American and European companies, has been recognized by Shanghai Software Industry Association (SSIA) as one of the Top 10 Software Export Companies in Shanghai, and Top 10 Fastest-Growing Software Companies in Shanghai as well. Additionally, Eric Rongley, the CEO of the company, has also been named as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Entrepreneurs in Shanghai Software Industry. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/bleum-named-george-mckinnon-as-chief-delivery-officer.aspx George McKinnon Will Help Accelerate Bleum into a World Class Development Company Shanghai, China, June 28, 2009 - Bleum, Inc., one of China's leading outsourcing providers to American and European companies, has appointed George McKinnon, a seasoned executive with over 20 years of technology management experience, as Chief Delivery Officer. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/bleum-names-patrick-rao-as-quality-assurance-director.aspx Shanghai, China, June 13, 2009 - Bleum, Inc., one of China's leading outsourcing providers to American and European companies, has named Patrick Rao, Quality Assurance Director, responsible for assuring high Quality of software services, delivery and operational excellence. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/devott-top50.aspx Bleum Makes Devott's Top 50 Service Outsourcing Providers in China List Tianjin, China March 25, 2009 - Bleum, one of China's leading IT outsourcing providers to American and European companies, has been recognized as one of China's leading outsourcing providers by Devott Co. LTD's Chinasourcing - Top 50 Service Outsourcing Providers in China 2008 list. Devott chose the Top 50 from a list of 4000 submissions on the basis of various criteria including outsourcing revenue, industry certifications and client references. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2009/bleum-recognized-by-iaop-as-a-top-global-outsourcing-firm.aspx Bleum Acknowledged by Outsourcing Experts for 4th Year in Row Carlsbad, California February 16, 2009 - Bleum, one of China's leading IT outsourcing providers to American and European companies, today announced that the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) has recognized it as one of the 100 leading global outsourcing firms. This is the 4th consecutive year that Bleum has been acknowledged for its leadership, global capabilities, growth and customer references. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2008/bleum-white-paper-addresses-effectiveness-of-testing-beyond-technology.aspx Shanghai, China December 16, 2008 - Bleum, one of China's leading outsourcing providers to American and European companies, today released a white paper discussing how to maximize testing productivity beyond the use of testing automation products. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2008/bleum-presenting-at-the-pacific-rim-entrepreneur-summit.aspx Barcelona, Spain October 23, 2008 - Bleum, one of China's leading outsourcing providers to American and European companies, will present at the Pacific Rim Entrepreneur Summit being held in Shanghai, China from October 23-25, 2008.The three-day event, led by USC's Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and affiliated with 14 other top tier business schools from around the globe, has been tailored to inform entrepreneurs, senior executives, and investors throughout the region about current entrepreneurship education and research. The seminar will include three days of interactive forums - focusing on culture, partnering, technology, and money - as well as key networking and social events. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2008/october-iaop-east-china-chapter-event.aspx 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. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2008/bleum-in-the-global-sourcing-industry.aspx Barcelona, Spain October 15, 2008 -Bleum, one of China's leading outsourcing providers to American and European companies, will present at IAOP Europe's upcoming Outsourcing 2008: Universal Truths, Regional Realities being held in Barcelona, Spain from October 16-17, 2008. The two-day event has been tailored to meet the business and educational needs of outsourcing professionals in Europe. It will include outsourcing customer panels, expert speakers, workshops and the latest research on the topic. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2008/business-leaders-share-outsourcing-expertise-at-the-2008-european-outsourcing.aspx POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2008-Local knowledge and global sourcing strategies are among the key components that go into making outsourcing deals successfully work in Europe , according to senior executives who will share their expertise at The 2008 European Outsourcing Summit. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2008/former-ibm-tech-guru-joins-bleum.aspx Shanghai, China, October 9, 2008-Bleum, Inc., one of China's leading outsourcing providers to American and European companies, has named Bruce Zhu, a 15-year veteran of the global sourcing industry, Chief Technology Officer. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2008/chinese-firm-recognized-by-iaop-for-excellence-in-offshore-software-outsourcing.aspx Shanghai, China, April 1st, 2008, Bleum Inc, China's ODC (Offshore Development Center ) Experts, has been named to The Global Outsourcing 100 list for the third consecutive year. The list is compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) and was made public at the 2008 Outsourcing World Summit in Orlando, Florida . Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2008/the-appreciation-of-the-rmb-has-not-decreased-jobs.aspx Shanghai, China, Jan. 18th, 2008, - The RMB VS US Dollar has recently reached a record low of 7.24. Some people worry about the negative impact of the appreciation of RMB to software outsourcing industry. However, with China 's vast talented resources, companies that focus on quality are still growing rapidly. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/bleum-branded-offshore-development-center-office-opening.aspx Shanghai, China, October 23, 2007-Bleum Inc, China's Offshore Development Center (ODC) experts, is pleased to announce the official opening of a new Branded ODC facility in downtown Shanghai on October 23. The new Branded ODC is located on the 7th floor of the prestigious Cloud-9 Mansion and houses an 80 man dedicated team for RedPrairie, the leading consumer driven optimization company whose supply chain and retail solutions are renown globally. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/bleum-speaks-at-the-asian-capital-forum.aspx Shanghai, China, July 3rd, 2007 - Bleum, a leading software development firm and provider of offshore development center (ODC) services, today spoke at the Asian Capital Forum's "China to Boost Rise of Central Region" strategic consulting conference. This high profile event organized by Asian Capital Forum and Nanchang municipal Government was held between June 28 and June 30 2007, in Nanchang, China. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/bleum-sponsors-cmp-media-event.aspx New York City, June 7th, 2007 - Bleum, a leading software development firm and provider of offshore development center (ODC) services, today sponsored the "Destination China" event organized by CMP Media's Global Services custom events group. This high profile event held in the historic Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City highlighted recent topics in software outsourcing in China. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/bleum-hosts-iaop-east-china-chapter-2007-q1-event.aspx Shanghai, China, May 9, 2007-Bleum, a leading provider of offshore development center (ODC) services and Chair of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) East China Chapter, recently hosted the IAOP East China Chapter 2007 Q1 Event on April 12 2007. Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/bleum-exhibits-at-the-19th-annual-card-forum-and-expo.aspx Shanghai, China, May 9, 2007 - Bleum, a leading software development firm and provider of offshore development center (ODC) services for financial institutions, recently exhibited at the 19th Annual Card Forum & Expo. This prestigious event organized by Source Media, Inc. was held April 22-24 2007 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida. Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/bleum-in-global-services-100-list.aspx Shanghai, China, March 21, 2007, Bleum, a leading software development firm and provider of offshore development center (ODC) services in China announced today that it has been named to "Top 10 to Watch in Emerging Asian Markets" and also to the annual Global Services 100 list of top outsourcing service providers by CMP Media's Global Services magazine in conjunction with the offshore outsourcing advisory firm neoIT. Global Services and neoIT presented the awards to category winners at the 2007 Global Services Conference in New York City on Jan. 31st, 2007. Bleum has now been named to the Global Services 100 list each of the three years that it has been compiled. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/bleum-again-named-to-the-global-outsourcing-100-list.aspx 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. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/bleum-in-the-top-ten-ito.aspx Shanghai, China, March 14, 2007- Bleum, a leading software development firm and provider of offshore development center (ODC) services in China announced today it has been named to the Black Book of Outsourcing as #1 for Top Ten ITO list: Datawarehousing, Data Mining and Business Intelligence and also included in the Top Ten ITO: Offshore. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2007/bleum-awarded-two-microsoft-gold-partner-competencies.aspx Shanghai, 16th January, 2007, Bleum, the leading offshore software outsourcing company in China, announced that it has been awarded Microsoft Gold Partner certification in two categories: Information Worker Solutions Competency and Data Management Competency. Microsoft is recognizing Bleum as a new Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in utilizing Microsoft products and technology in its customer solutions. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2006/bleum-achieves-the-gold-standard.aspx Shanghai 24th, October 2006, Bleum, one of China's leading providers of offshore software development services, announced today that its Shanghai development center has successfully been assessed ISO 27001 issued by BSI, a leading business services provider to organizations worldwide. Bleum is one of the first software outsourcing companies in Greater China to receive this internationally recognized security management system.   Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2006/bleum-introduces-chordiant.aspx Shanghai 12th, July 2006, Bleum, a leading software outsourcing provider based in Shanghai, China, has introduced Chordiant as its latest application platform enhancing the company's customer service offering. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2006/bleum-five-years-in-operation.aspx Shanghai 19th, September 2006, Bleum, a leader in the software outsourcing industry in China, celebrated its 5th anniversary this August. Founded in 2001 by CEO Eric Rongley, Bleum has been at the forefront of setting the benchmark and raising the standard for the software outsourcing industry in China. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2006/inaugural-meeting-of-iaop-shanghai-chapter.aspx 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. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2006/best-and-brightest-talent-join-bleum.aspx July 17 2006, Shanghai This week sees Bleum commence its annual Graduate Trainee Program. The 15 participating graduates were recruited last year from some of China's most prestigious universities including; Fudan, Shanghai Jiao Tong, and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2006/bleum-on-the-move.aspx 22th June 2006, Shanghai Bleum, one of the leading software outsourcing companies in China has moved to a bigger, brand new office space in Shanghai to meet the company's rapid growth requirements. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2006/bleum-in-global-awards-line-up.aspx 20th February 2006, Shanghai   Bleum, the leading software outsourcing provider based in Shanghai, China, appeared in the line-up of The Global Outsourcing 100 Companies it was announced today at The 2006 Outsourcing World Summit being held in Orlando, Florida. Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2005/director-speaks-at-the-gartner-conference-in-san-diego.aspx Michael Signorelli, Bleum's Sales and Marketing Director-China, invited to speak at Gartner's annual Global Sourcing Summit in San Diego, California. Wed, 02 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2005/ceo-speaks-at-the-citos-conference-in-beijing.aspx Eric Rongley, CEO of Bleum is invited to one of China's premier conferences on IT Outsourcing to give a presentation on the successful roadmap that Bleum has taken in China.  Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2005/bleum-software-development-process-assessed-cmm-level5.aspx Achievement by Bleum's Shanghai based International Development Center Demonstrates China's Ability to Provide World-Class Offshore Software Services to Multinational Corporations. Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2005/bleum-ceo-will-speak-at-outsourceworld-new-york-2005.aspx Eric Rongley, CEO and Founder of Bleum Inc., China's leading provider of offshore software development services, will present at OutsourceWorld New York 2005 which will be held from October 19th to 20th in New York, Metropolitan Pavilion. A distinguished group of professionals from all over the world will attend the event including executives from multinational companies, managers of leading IT service firms, investors, government officials and academic representatives. Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2005/bleum-sponsored-american-chamber-of-commerce-shanghai-conference.aspx Bleum served as a platinum sponsor of today's American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai conference entitled Offshore Software Development in China: Emerging Build vs. Buy Models. The event was held as the prestigious Grand Hyatt Shanghai hotel. In addition, Eric Rongley, CEO and Founder of Bleum Inc., served as one of the events keynote speakers presenting on offshore processes, tools and metrics. The all day event explored the motivations of buyers in sourcing software development in China as well as the options available to them to enter the market. The primary choices are to set up a Chinese company and create what is called a Captive Center in China or for companies looking to reduce their risk or time to market, outsource to a software service partner already established in China. Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2005/bleum-highlighted-in-the-wall-street-journal-article.aspx Bleum Inc. announced today that it has been included in a The Wall Street Journal article published in today's paper that discusses the emerging industry for China-based companies providing IT Outsourcing services to U.S. companies. The article reports China as the second most attractive country after India for IT outsourcing to U.S. companies. The story also highlights challenges unique to China and the steps specific companies, including Bleum, are taking to overcome these challenges. Tue, 05 Apr 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2005/bleum-recognized-number-one-outsourcing-company-to-watch-in-china.aspx Bleum Inc. announced today that it has been named the number one company in the Top 10 to Watch in China category as part of the first annual Offshore 100 ranking of top global suppliers by Managing Offshore and offshore outsourcing advisory expert neoIT. Bleum was also named among the top four companies in the Top Rookies in Global Outsourcing. Mon, 10 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2005/bleum-launches-odc-for-us-bank.aspx Bleum Inc., China's leading provider of offshore software development services, announced that it has signed a multi-year outsourcing services contract with a U.S. bank and credit card company. Under this agreement, as the sole service provider of this U.S bank, Bleum will set up and manage the offshore development center (ODC) in China, developing wide range of customer service and providing online banking applications to the customer. Mon, 03 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2004/bleum-ceo-speaks-at-global-it-outsourcing-summit-2004-shanghai.aspx Eric Rongley, CEO and Founder of Bleum Inc., China's leading provider of offshore software development services, presented today at China IT Outsourcing Summit 2004. The conference was held November 9th and 10th in Shanghai, China's commercial capital. A distinguished group of professionals from all over the world attended the event including executives from overseas multinational companies, managers of leading IT service firms, investors, government officials and academic representatives. Wed, 10 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2004/bleum-develops-next-generation-mobile-payment-platform.aspx Bleum Inc., China's leading provider of offshore software development services, announced that Aerodeon, a U.K. headquartered, worldwide leader in wireless marketing, has engaged Bleum to develop a next generation mobile payment platform. The Aerodeon mobile payment platform will allow users from their mobile phones to purchase and download digital content, such as ring-tones, icons, and mobile games. Bleum's China-based development team will work directly with Aerodeon's U.K.-based development team supporting all aspects of system development. Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2004/bleum-ceo-speaks-at-china-it-outsourcing-summit-2004.aspx Eric Rongley, CEO and Founder of Bleum Inc., China's leading provider of offshore software development services, presented today at China IT Outsourcing Summit 2004. The conference was held September 9th and 10th in Beijing, China's national capital. Approximately 500 professionals attended the event including executives from overseas multinational companies, managers of leading IT service firms, investors, government officials and academic officials. Fri, 10 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2004/bleum-software-development-process-assessed-cmm-level4.aspx Bleum, one of China's leading providers of offshore software development services, announced today that its Shanghai development center has been assessed CMMI Level 4, one of the software industry's highest ratings possible for quality development. CMMI is an internationally recognized standard for measuring the maturity of an organization's software development processes and has become the primary benchmark multinational companies use to assess offshore service providers' abilities to deliver high quality software. Bleum is now one of only four companies in China to be assessed Level 4 or higher. Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2004/bleum-brings-odc-to-us-companies.aspx  Bleum Inc., China's leading provider of offshore software development services, announced today that it has opened its U.S. headquarters enabling the company to best serve U.S. customers. Bleum's first U.S. office will be located in San Francisco, California, and led by David Burke, Bleum's Vice President of Sales & Marketing. The announcement was made at the Gartner Outsourcing Summit, the world's leading outsourcing conference being held in Las Vegas, Nev. May 17-19, where Bleum is participating as a conference sponsor. Mon, 17 May 2004 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2004/bleum-launches-china-first-major-odc.aspx Bleum Inc., China's leading provider of offshore software development services, announced that RedPrairie Corporation, a U.S. headquartered, worldwide leader in global supply chain technology solutions, has engaged Bleum to set up and manage a 100 person offshore software development center (ODC) based in Shanghai, China. In addition to contracting with Bleum to manage the ODC, RedPrairie has also invested in Bleum in exchange for an equity stake and board seat. The announcement was made at Gartner Outsourcing Summit, the world's leading outsourcing conference being held in Las Vegas, Nev. May 17-19, where Bleum is participating as a conference sponsor. Mon, 17 May 2004 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2003/bleum-hires-top-indian-qa-director-to-lead-bleum-cmm-initiative.aspx Bleum is proud to announce a new addition to the team in the Quality assurance function. RN Lavania, QA Director from HCL Technologies joins Bleum in its Shanghai headquarters from October 8 2003. Lavania was responsible for all quality programs in the software division of HCL and was responsible for three offices being assessed at CMMI Level 5 in 2003. They were the HCL offices in New Delhi (Noida), Calcutta, and Chennai (Madras). Lavania is a certified lead assessor for CMMI CBA-IPI and also a certified ISO auditor. Lavania will be leading the operations of Bleum's quality department with a goal of achieving CMMI Level 4 in the first quarter 2004 and CMMI Level 5 in third quarter 2004. Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2003/bleum-founder-appointed-chair.aspx Today Bleum's founder, Eric Rongley, was named the Chairman of the Shanghai American Chamber of Commerce's InfoComm committee. Previously Eric held the position of Vice Chair and led several popular events for the Chamber including, "Software Excellence in China" and "A World Without Wires in 2002." Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2003/china-milestone.aspx China's budding software industry witnessed a landmark event this November when Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB) became the first domestic bank to invite a foreign owned and managed software company, Bleum Incorporated, to do testing on the bank's new core banking system. This deal represents a further step in the opening of China's domestic banks to overseas business practices and technological expertise in an effort to better compete in China's post-WTO economic environment. Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2003/learning-application.aspx Bleum Incorporated signed a contract to develop an e-Learning application for Standard Chartered Bank. The application, to be used throughout SC's China offices, will provide a tutorial for the bank's employees in the use of desktop applications and company IT support policies. It is expected that the application will save IT support staff time and money in the coming months. The application will be built in Flash 6.0 with point-and-click functionality and interactivity. Fri, 03 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2003/press-release-aug-2002.aspx Online conferencing system deployed by Bleum for China Mobile. This total solution covers multiple applications on multiple systems with multiple interfaces to provide a new level of teleconferencing service for customers of China Mobile. Thu, 02 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.bleum.com/en/media/press-release/2003/achieving-results-through-stronger-project-management.aspx On April 6th, AmCham held its Software Excellence in China conference, an event designed to provide businesses -- both those that produce software and those that buy it -- with practical strategies. The conference focused on achieving better business results through successful software development and enhanced project management. Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0800