StarSoft Development Labs Named in Global Services 100 Ranking as One of World’s Most Innovative Outsourcing Providers

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.— StarSoft Development Labs, a leading provider of offshore and nearshore software development services in Russia and Eastern Europe, has been named one of the elite outsourcing providers in the world as part of the annual Global Services 100 ranking organized by Global Services magazine and the management consulting firm neoIT.

Officially announced during the Global Services Conference 2007 in New York where StarSoft participated as a gold sponsor, the Global Services 100 recognizes the world’s 100 most innovative global service providers of information technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing services. The ranking identifies those providers that demonstrate a pattern of market leadership, innovation and outstanding customer service. StarSoft was also designated as a ‘Top 10 Company to Watch in Emerging European Markets’.

“Since one of the most challenging decisions for any company seeking an outsourcing partner is how to manage sourcing risks while ensuring return on investment, proof of best practices is crucial,” said Alex Adamopoulos, Senior Vice President, StarSoft. “This recognition by Global Services and neoIT highlights the growth of the Russian and Eastern European outsourcing market where an increasing number of companies are finding the kind of experienced partners like StarSoft that they need.”

StarSoft has been recognized by CIO Magazine and eWeek as one of Russia's major providers of offshore outsourcing services, as well as a leading player in the Russian software development market by Forrester, Ernst & Young, and other international publications and consultancies.

About Global Services 100

The Global Services 100, now in its second year, is a tool for buyers of business and technology services. Judges from Global Services magazine team up with outsourcing experts at neoIT, a consulting firm that specializes in services globalization, to identify and evaluate the leading service providers located on four continents. The evaluation is based upon data provided by the service providers and third parties regarding effective operations, service offerings, client relationships and human capital. Winners are selected in each of 11 categories including service-delivery areas such as business process outsourcing, IT services and customer care. Winners are also selected in regions such as Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America. www.globalservicesmedia.com; www.globalservices100.com


About StarSoft Development Labs, Inc.

StarSoft Development Labs has been providing software development outsourcing services to American and European clients since 1991. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, StarSoft operates development centers in the Russian cities of St. Petersburg, Kazan and Dubna, and in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. StarSoft excels in developing complex e-business solutions, enterprise portals, and specialized business applications for healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, real estate, and other industry sectors. Clients include Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), T-Mobile, IBM, ScriptLogic, WebSideStory, SirsiDynix, and other Fortune 500 and mid-size growth companies. www.starsoftlabs.com; www.offshoreagile.com


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