Lionbridge Chosen in the Leader Category of “2009 Global Outsourcing 100” for Service Excellence
Lionbridge Selected among Outsourcing Providers across the Globe by an Independent Panel of Judges
WALTHAM, Mass. – March 04, 2009 – Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., (Nasdaq: LIOX), today announced it has been selected in the Leader Category of the 2009 Global Outsourcing Advisors rankings released by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™ (IAOP™), the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. Lionbridge was named in the 2009 Global Outsourcing ranking for its outstanding global outsourcing services.
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.
“Each year the top 100 rankings continue to reach higher levels, as the outsourcing industry continues to grow and mature in many markets. This year, the judges evaluated the most diverse set of applicants we’ve ever had, with ongoing strong interest from Asia-Pacific and Europe,” said Jagdish Dalal, Managing Director, Thought Leadership, IAOP and chairman of the judges' panel. “Getting named to The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors is a great recognition, particularly given the strong competition, and these companies should be proud of achieving excellence in the field.”
These rankings are based on applications received and evaluated by an independent panel of judges. The 2009 panel was chaired by Jagdish Dalal, Certified Outsourcing professional™ (COP), a senior executive who has worked extensively in the field of outsourcing at major U.S. corporations including Carrier, Data General, Unisys and Xerox and is today managing director, thought leadership of IAOP.
“For more than two decades Lionbridge has been helping 500 blue chip clients and 10,000 product vendors worldwide manage their global product releases and strengthen their businesses through various economic conditions,” said Satish Maripuri, Chief Operating Officer, Lionbridge. “Our global team of 4,600 employees across 26 countries takes pride in delivering the highest levels of service excellence. Our selection by IAOP™ as a leading outsourcing provider is testimony to our commitment to customer success, our innovations in emerging technologies and our proven program management methodologies.”
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. As part of The Global Outsourcing 100, IAOP also introduced a new list for the first time in 2009, The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors.
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.
About Lionbridge
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIOX) is a $461 million provider of globalization and offshoring services. Lionbridge combines global resources with proven program management methodologies to serve as an outsource partner throughout a client’s product and content lifecycle - from development to globalization, testing and maintenance. Global organizations rely on Lionbridge services to increase international market share, speed adoption of global products and content, and enhance their return on enterprise applications and IT system investments. Based in Waltham, Mass., Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 26 countries and provides services under the Lionbridge and VeriTest brands. To learn more, visit http://www.lionbridge.com.
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