Softtek Named as Leader in 2009 Global Outsourcing 100 List

PR Log (Press Release) – Apr 28, 2009 – Monterrey, Mexico – Softtek, a global provider of IT and business process solutions and the largest private IT service provider in Latin America, announced today that it has been named to the “Leaders” category of the 2009 Global Outsourcing 100 list by The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™ (IAOP™). In addition to being ranked No. 34 in the overall ranking, Softtek has also received the following honors this year:

• Best 20 Leaders by Industry Focus: Technology (Hardware & Software);
• Best 20 Leaders by Industry Focus: Discrete Manufacturing;
• Best 20 Leaders by Service Offered: Information/Communications Technology Services;  
• Best 20 Leaders by Service Offered: Transaction Processing Services;
• Best 5 Companies by Region Served: Mexico;
• Best 5 Leaders by Region Served: South America;
 
“We are pleased to receive this prestigious acknowledgement from IAOP,” said Blanca Treviño, president and CEO of Softtek. “This recognition reinforces our strong commitment to customer excellence which we have built in the industry through the Global Nearshore™ model, designed to fill the gap left by Indian-centric global delivery models.”

The Global Outsourcing 100 and its sub lists recognize the world’s best outsourcing service providers. The lists are compiled by IAOP with a rigorous review by an independent panel of judges. Ranking is based on criteria of excellence in growth, global presence, customer references, company recognitions, company certifications, employee management and executive leadership.

“At a time when companies that outsource are scrutinizing their suppliers more closely than ever to ensure they are delivering the high quality, value-added results being sought by customers, The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors have become even more valuable reference tools for companies seeking to work with the best providers and advisors,” said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett. “The companies named on these lists and sub lists have demonstrated their expertise following a rigorous, independently judged process and represent the tops in the industry.”


About Softtek:
Founded in 1982, Softtek is a global provider of IT and business process solutions with close to 6,000 associates across 30 offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. With eight Global Delivery Centers in Mexico, China, Brazil, Argentina and Spain, Softtek provides in-depth, high-quality and cost-effective solutions to top-tier corporations in over 20 countries through on-site, on-shore and its trademarked Near Shore® service delivery models. Creator and leader of the Near Shore® Industry, Softtek is the largest private IT service provider in Latin America. For more information, visit www.softtek.com.  

About IAOP:
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™ (IAOP™) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With 40,000 customer, advisor and provider members worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org.

About The Global Outsourcing 100:
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™ (IAOP™) is in its fourth year of compiling its annual ranking of the world’s best outsourcing service providers and advisors – The Global Outsourcing 100. The Global Outsourcing 100 and its sub lists are essential references for companies seeking new and expanded relationships with the best companies in the industry. The lists include companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services — not just information technology and business process outsourcing, but also facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing and logistics. They include not only today’s leaders, but tomorrow’s rising stars.


For more information, contact:

Alejandro Camino
Softtek
E-mail: acamino@softtek.com  
Phone: +1 201-683-9749

Michiko Morales
Global Communicators
E-mail: michikomorales@globalcommunicators.com
Phone: +1 202-371-9600