BEIJING, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ --
HiSoft Technology International Limited ("HiSoft" or the "Company")
(NASDAQ: HSFT), a leading China-based provider of outsourced information
technology and research and development services headquartered in
Dalian, China, today announced a
strategic cooperation agreement with the International Association
of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) at a press conference held at
Kempinski Hotel Beijing.
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Under the agreement, HiSoft becomes the exclusively licensed
training provider of IAOP's Certified Outsourcing Professional
(COP) training in China, including
Taiwan and Macau. Officials from China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of
Education as well as IAOP's Chief Executive Officer, Debi Hamil, and founder, Michael F. Corbett, HiSoft's Non-executive
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Cheng Yaw Sun, and members of
the foreign and domestic media were present at the press
conference.
"We are proud to be selected as IAOP's exclusive provider of
Certified Outsourcing Professional training in China. COP training is the gold-standard in
our industry. This partnership not only recognizes HiSoft's
commitment to a world-class training infrastructure, but also
serves to strengthen our leadership position in the domestic
industry," said HiSoft Chief Executive Officer, Tiak Koon Loh.
"IAOP is pleased to welcome HiSoft Technology International
Limited as a Corporate and Professional Development Strategic
Alliance partner. HiSoft, a long time IAOP corporate member,
has been a leading outsourcing provider since its founding in 1996
and is consistently ranked among the leaders in our Global
Outsourcing 100 list of the world's best providers. Through
this partnership, together we will bring the
Certified Outsourcing Professional program to China, raising the level of expertise and
shared standards throughout all professionals working in the
industry," said Debi Hamill, IAOP's
Chief Executive Officer.
As the global, standard-setting organization for the outsourcing
industry, IAOP promotes the interests of the global outsourcing
sector, adherence to and development of outsourcing standards and
fosters professional development among industry professionals. With
more than 120,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP is viewed
by many as the most influential and highly respected outsourcing
organization worldwide.
Certified Outsourcing Professional is IAOP's longest-running
talent training certification program and represents the highest
level of certification for outsourcing professionals. The COP
training curriculum addresses more than 170 industry-specific areas
including, but not limited to, vendor management, strategy
development and outcome optimization. Graduates of the COP training
are frequently those individuals responsible for strategic and
operational information technology ("IT") outsourcing decisions
within large, multinational corporations.
About HiSoft Technology International
HiSoft Technology International (NASDAQ: HSFT) is a leading
provider of information technology and research and development
services for global companies, working with them as a trusted
partner for their success with proven global operational
capabilities, quality standards and delivery processes.
Headquartered in Dalian, China,
HiSoft employs nearly 7,500 highly skilled IT professionals in 22
offices and delivery centers in the
United States, Japan,
Singapore and China. With extensive industry experience,
HiSoft delivers its advanced solutions to a wide range of clients
around the world in industries including: financial services, high
tech & consumer electronics, insurance, telecommunications,
internet & E-commerce, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy
& utilities, government & education, healthcare, logistics,
and retail. For more information, please visit:
http://www.hisoft.com.
About IAOP
IAOP® is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate
for the outsourcing profession. With a global community of more
than 120,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP is the leading
professional association for organizations and individuals involved
in transforming the world of business through outsourcing,
offshoring, and shared services. For more information,
please visit: http://www.iaop.org
For media inquiries, please contact:
Shirley Zhang
HiSoft Technology International Limited
Email: marketing@hisoft.com
Tel: +86-10-5987-5840
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