STI Knowledge Changes Company Name to Integreo; New Branding Reflects Company's Outsourcing Solutions That Integrate People, Business and Technology

Business Wire, June 1, 2005

ATLANTA -- STI Knowledge (STI) today announced it has changed its company name to Integreo(TM) -- pronounced "in-TEG-reo". The Atlanta-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services provider's decision to re-name the company signifies the fulfillment of another milestone relative to the strategic vision. The name change truly reflects the comprehensive end-to-end BPO services and solutions the company provides today, having integrated the previously announced two healthcare acquisitions under one brand name. The company has launched its revitalized website (www.integreo.com) under the Integreo name, and has initiated an aggressive marketing campaign to communicate the new brand and identity to customers and the marketplace.

"In less than two years, our company has been successful in expanding and transforming our services to encompass end-to-end BPO services and solutions focused on the needs of the healthcare, insurance, government and commercial industries -- and, that growth will continue," said Satish Sanan, Executive Chairman and CEO of Integreo. "Now, we've completed yet another milestone in achieving our strategic vision. The Integreo name will be recognized as a premier BPO service provider focused on integrating people, business and technology to deliver exceptional value and outstanding services to our customers."

Established in 1995, the company's original focus was providing technology-enabled help desk, outsourcing, and education and certification services to large enterprises. Led by noted entrepreneur, Satish Sanan, since 2003, the company made two strategic acquisitions; HPS Paradigm in March 2004 and Symphony Data in February 2005, to expand its BPO services beyond technical help desk, outsourcing, and education and certification. Through these acquisitions, Integreo has expanded its scope of services and solidified its presence in the healthcare space, with the added value of providing new services and delivery options to customers through our global outsourcing centers, both in the U.S. and overseas. In addition, the company's education and certification services have been expanded to include healthcare education and certification offerings that will continue to be provided under the STI Knowledge brand name as a division of Integreo.

"The change to the Integreo name not only more accurately reflects our new brand identity, but also reinforces our dedication to providing customers with integrated Customer Relationship Management and technology-enabled BPO services and solutions," said Michael Thuerk, Vice President of Marketing at Integreo. "Our new identity will enable us to capture increased marketshare in our target markets and provides flexibility as we add even more value-added services for our customers that enable them to improve profitability, increase productivity and quality, and reduce cycle times."

About Integreo (formerly, STI Knowledge)

Integreo is a business process outsourcing (BPO) company that provides technology-enabled BPO services and solutions to healthcare, insurance, government, and commercial industries. The company delivers end-to-end services and solutions, including Healthcare Administration, Medical Management, Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management, PPO Network Management and Database Management, Customer Relationship Management and Technical Help Desk Services, Business Process Re-engineering / Consulting Services, and Healthcare and Help Desk Education and Certification courses, via a blended shore model. Our unique integration of experienced professionals, process optimization services and technology-enabled solutions gives our customers exceptional value. Over 1,200 world-wide customers, including healthcare PPOs, HMOs, TPAs, and MGUs, insurance companies, government agencies, and manufacturing and retail commercial enterprises, benefit from Integreo's services with improved profitability, increased productivity and quality, as well as reduced cycle times. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Integreo was founded in 1995 and employs over 700 process-certified professionals, across the U.S. and abroad. Integreo, formerly STI Knowledge, is currently recognized in Gartner Group's Magic Quadrant of Help Desk Outsourcers for the second consecutive year. For more information, visit www.integreo.com/.> Financial Information

In 2003, entrepreneur Satish Sanan, Mellon Ventures and BV-Cornerstone Ventures, LP (BV-CV) made a strategic investment in Integreo, formerly STI Knowledge. A year later, Integreo acquired HPS Paradigm, Inc., to augment its healthcare administrative services. In mid-2004, additional funding was secured from WestBridge Capital Partners to strengthen the company's growth strategy. Integreo acquired India-based Symphony Data in February, 2005 to provide a blended-shore delivery model for customers and to further strengthen the company's BPO services to the healthcare marketplace, specifically to PPOs, HMOs, TPAs, and MGUs. The company changed its name to Integreo in May, 2005.

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