Stream Named to Leader Category of the 2010 Global Outsourcing 100(R)

BOSTON, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stream Global Services, Inc. (NYSE Amex: SGS), a premium, global business process outsource (BPO) service provider specializing in customer relationship management services for Fortune 1000 companies, today announced that it has been named to the "Leaders" category of the 2010 Global Outsourcing 100, an annual listing of the world's best outsourcing service providers, released this week by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®).  

According to  IAOP, 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 – from information technology and BPO to facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing and logistics.

"We consider it a great honor and accomplishment to be listed among the most esteemed players in our industry," said Scott Murray, Stream's Chairman and CEO.  "To be cited as a leader in the outsourcing industry truly underscores our mission to continuously provide innovative service solutions to our clients that create maximum value for their customers."

The IAOP is in its fifth year of compiling its annual rankings of the world's best outsourcing service providers and advisors.  Companies were judged on four critical characteristics: size and growth; customer references; organizational competencies; and management capabilities.

"As the economy recovers, partnering with the world's best outsourcing providers and advisors will be more important than ever," said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett and chair of the judges' panel.  "The Global Outsourcing 100 helps companies easily identify those partners that will help them emerge as leaders."  

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession.  With more than 100,000 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 www.outsourcingprofessional.org.

About Stream Global Services, Inc.

Stream Global Services is a premium business process outsource (BPO) service provider specializing in customer relationship management including sales, customer care and technical support for Fortune 1000 companies.  Stream is a trusted partner to some of the world's leading technology, computing, telecommunications, retail, entertainment/media, and financial services companies.  Our service programs are delivered through a set of standardized best practices and sophisticated technologies by a highly skilled workforce of approximately 30,000 employees based out of 50 locations in 22 countries supporting 34 languages.  Stream continues to expand its global presence and service offerings to increase revenue, improve operational efficiencies and drive brand loyalty for its clients. To learn more about the company and its complete service offering, please visit www.stream.com.

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