Aasonn and GP Strategies Announce Global Partnership to Expand SAP SuccessFactors Implementation and Training Solutions

NAPERVILLE, Ill., April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aasonn, the leader in SAP SuccessFactors implementation solutions, and GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX), a global performance improvement solutions provider, today announced that they have entered into a strategic cross-selling and service collaboration partnership.  Through this agreement, both companies will now provide a comprehensive suite of implementation and training services for organizations worldwide delivering SAP SuccessFactors cloud-based learning and talent management software solutions. 

The Aasonn and GP Strategies partnership provides customers of both companies access to an unmatched level of SAP SuccessFactors expertise.  Aasonn will provide GP Strategies with global coverage for talent management implementation services, and HR strategy consulting in North America and Europe.  GP Strategies will provide Aasonn with an expanded line-up of learning and training offerings, and expand Aasonn's ability to service customers in Europe and Asia Pacific.  The collaboration also provides Aasonn with additional resources and products to offer expanded learning management services with an increased global market reach.

"Partnering with GP Strategies is a strategic decision that will allow Aasonn to expand its value to current and future customers," said Allen Peterson, president and CEO of Aasonn.  "SuccessFactors's growth is creating enormous demand for the expertise that both Aasonn and GP Strategies bring to the marketplace.  The combination of our talent management products and GP Strategies' world-class learning management and training services make for a powerful offering that meets the needs of a large number of customers." 

"Joining forces with Aasonn broadens our portfolio of services, which will benefit our customers at a level unmatched in this industry," says William Finegan, GP Strategies vice president of Enterprise Technology Solutions. "Aasonn's market-leading presence in talent management, workforce planning and HR strategy consulting will give GP Strategies clients strengthened and superior talent management services offerings."

Aasonn and GP Strategies will be exhibiting in side-by-side booths at the SAP SAPPHIRE NOW 2013 Conference held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on May 14-16, 2013.  Each company will be showcasing their SuccessFactors products and services.

About Aasonn, LLC
Aasonn operates out of the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific with consultants in key geographies on five continents serving clients in more than 30 countries. Combining unparalleled SuccessFactors software experience with comprehensive HCM capabilities across multiple industries and HR functions, Aasonn collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses through the effective use of talent management software that drives business execution.  For more information on Aasonn, LLC and its services and products visit www.aasonn.com.

About GP Strategies Corporation
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at www.gpstrategies.com.  For more information on GP Strategies Corporation and its services and products visit www.gpstrategies.com.

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