SoftServe, a leading global provider of custom software strategy, development and consulting services, announced in February it was selected for The Global Outsourcing 100 list of the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®). IAOP® unveils the rankings of the best outsourcing providers and advisors worldwide in the list appearing in the May 3th issue of FORTUNE® magazine in a special advertising feature.

There was tremendous growth in the 2010 program and competition was keen among an increased field of outsourcing service providers and advisors. In addition to the publication of the main rankings, a new series of sub-lists categorized by region, industry and services provided will is also published on IAOP’s website www.iaop.org.

SoftServe was named in the in the “Rising Star” judging group of the 2010 Global Outsourcing100® and received following 2010 Sub List Honors:

• Best 10 Rising Stars in No. of Centers Worldwide;
• Best 5 Rising Stars by Industry Focus – Health Care;
• Best 20 Rising Stars by Industry Focus – Technology (Hardware and Software);
• Best 20 Rising Stars by Industry Focus Telecommunications;
• Best 10 Rising Stars by Service Provided – Research & Development Services;
• Best 20 Rising Stars by Service Provided – Information/Comm. Technology Services;
• Best 5 Companies by Region Served – Eastern Europe;
• Best 5 Rising Stars by Region Served – Eastern Europe;
• Best 20 Rising Stars by Region Served – US;
• Best 20 Rising Stars by Region Served – Western Europe;
• New in 2010.

Taras Vervega, EVP Business Development, commented on the strategic services and markets for the company: “SoftServe will focus on further expanding its business in the US where 95% of our clients are based. We are also working to extend the new consulting services business in both US and Europe.”

The judging was based on a set of measurable standards as well as evaluation by a panel of industry recognized leaders in outsourcing, led by Michael F. Corbett, chairman of IAOP.

“As the economy recovers, partnering with the world’s best outsourcing providers and advisors will be more important than ever,” said Corbett. “The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors help companies easily identify those partners that will help them emerge as leaders.”