International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Names Cassidy Turley to Global Outsourcing 100®

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cassidy Turley was named as one of the 2011 Global Outsourcing 100® service providers. The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) recognizes the world's best outsourcing service providers across industries and outsourcing business models. Past lists have included both up-and-coming companies and established FORTUNE 500 brands.

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Rankings are based on applications evaluated by an independent judging panel organized by IAOP. A complete ranking, and a series of sub-lists, will be published in the special advertising feature produced by IAOP in the May 23 Fortune 500 issue of FORTUNE® magazine.

Cassidy Turley Corporate Services provides organizations like H&R Block and Hanesbrands, Inc. outsourced real estate services that enhance their ability to reduce costs, improve service delivery and mitigate risks. Cassidy Turley is responsible for 25,000 domestic corporate services locations and manages a portfolio of 427 million square feet on behalf of corporate, institutional and investor clients.

"Cassidy Turley excels at managing corporate real estate operations and servicing client workplaces globally, allowing our clients to focus on the more strategic aspects of their business," noted Craig Robinson, President of Corporate Services. "Being named in the Global Outsourcing 100 underscores the quality service our 2,800 real estate professionals deliver every day."

"Revenue data supplied by applicants for the Global Outsourcing 100 shows the size and strength of the outsourcing industry. Outsourcing is enjoying strong growth and companies are outsourcing more of their operations than ever before," said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett, also chair of the judges' panel.

"The companies on The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors lists are proven leaders and rising stars," Corbett said. "They are the companies you want to partner with to achieve success and better outsourcing outcomes."

"The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors rankings help companies make better-informed purchasing decisions with confidence because these companies have gone through a rigorous process that has put their credentials through objective scrutiny," said Deborah Hamill, senior managing director global membership of IAOP.

With 60 offices in 23 markets across the country, Cassidy Turley helps clients analyze, maintain and influence their corporate real estate portfolios through services including Consulting Services, Portfolio Administration, Facilities Management, Transaction Management and Project Management. In 2009, Cassidy Turley processed and audited 328,000 client invoices totaling $1.32 billion, while also managing 64,000 work orders and 3,600 new location or remodel projects.

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 110,000 members and affiliates 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 http://www.iaop.org.

About The Global Outsourcing 100

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is in its sixth 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 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.

The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors is geared specifically to companies that are outstanding global outsourcing advisors and consultants. In addition to being part of The Global Outsourcing 100, the new list of advisors ranks the top consultant, legal and related advisory firms globally, and is a valuable reference tool for companies needing expert advice and guidance with their outsourcing projects.

About Cassidy Turley

Cassidy Turley is a leading commercial real estate services provider with over 2,800 professionals in 60 offices nationwide. The firm completed transactions valued over $13 billion in 2009, manages over 427 million square feet on behalf of private, institutional and corporate clients and supports over 25,000 domestic corporate services locations. Cassidy Turley serves owners, investors and occupiers with a full spectrum of integrated commercial real estate services—including capital markets, corporate services, project leasing, property management, project and development services, and tenant representation. Outside of North America, Cassidy Turley has served the international needs of its clients since 1985. In 2010, the firm enhanced its global service delivery through its partnership with GVA. Please visit http://www.cassidyturley.com for more information about the company.

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