ExcellerateHRO Named a Leader in Top 100 Global Outsourcers by International Outsourcing Organization

04 May 2006, PLANO, Texas – ExcellerateHRO was selected as a Leader in The Global Outsourcing 100, a list of the world’s top outsourcing service providers established by the IAOP (International Association of Outsourcing Professionals).

“The IAOP is pleased to recognize ExcellerateHRO as one of the world’s top outsourcing service providers for 2006,” said Michael F. Corbett, executive director, IAOP. “Selection to The Global Outsourcing 100 was based on a rigorous application process based on the critical factors for long-term outsourcing success.”

The IAOP is the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. The ranking is the first industry wide benchmark for overall outsourcing excellence. The list includes 65 Leaders and 35 Rising Stars. Leaders are larger, established companies. Rising Stars are smaller, faster-growing companies.

“ExcellerateHRO helps companies maximize business results by driving out HR operational costs and eliminating administrative activities so they can focus on their core businesses,” said ExcellerateHRO CEO Steve Bohannon, “By bringing to bear the full value of EDS global service delivery and Towers Perrin’s deep HR expertise, ExcellerateHRO is laying a foundation to become an undisputed leader in HR outsourcing.”

ExcellerateHRO’s integrated, end-to-end solutions for the broadest range of HR processes enable companies to align HR agendas with their business objectives by optimizing their investment in people, plans and programs.

Companies selected for The Global Outsourcing 100 were evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts based on 18 criteria, including revenue growth, customer satisfaction, workforce and management competence, and business and technical certifications.
About EDS

EDS is a leading global technology services company delivering business solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology outsourcing industry more than 40 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries and to governments around the world. Learn more at eds.com.
About ExcellerateHRO

ExcellerateHRO is the jointly owned company of EDS and Towers Perrin, combining the outsourcing experience of EDS with Towers Perrin’s HR domain expertise. ExcellerateHRO offers a flexible portfolio of HR outsourcing services on a global basis to mid-size and large employer organizations. The company currently serves more than 400 clients in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Central and South America, providing benefits, payroll and other workforce administration services to more than 34 million active and retired employees from its client organizations. Learn more at www.excelleratehro.com.
About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. IAOP’s global membership encompasses almost 250 organizations from around the world representing almost every industry segment and functional activity. In total, more than 38,000 individuals working in the field of outsourcing are members or subscribers.

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