Business Objects, Cott Systems, Dyntek, Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, IBM, IKON Office Solutions, ILOG, Intervoice, Ontario Systems, Sterling Commerce, Progress Software, SupportSoft and Teradata Affirm Support with TPSA Membership

Business Wire, Sept 12, 2007

SAN DIEGO -- The Technology Professional Services Association (TPSA) today announced new and renewing members Business Objects, Cott Systems, Dyntek, Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, IBM, IKON Office Solutions, ILOG, Intervoice, Ontario Systems, Sterling Commerce, Progress Software, SupportSoft and Teradata.

"This continued commitment and growth in membership reaffirms TPSA's focus on providing significant research and services to the professional services sector," said Thomas Lah, executive director for TPSA.

"Our Multi-Member Studies are a great example of this," said Lah. "Focused on the key issues facing professional services organizations, they continue to yield significant and timely data not available from any other source."

Available exclusively to members, TPSA Multi-Member Studies provide a unique opportunity to benchmark members' businesses on critical performance measures and at levels of detail that in many cases may have no precedent in the industry. The 'consortium' model allows TPSA to keep the cost of participation well below that of traditional custom research projects, while delivering richer data sets than individual members could compile individually, thus accelerating the optimization of member PS organizations. 2007 TPSA Multi-Member Studies include the PS Market Rates Study, PS Project Performance Study, and PS Compensation Study.

About TPSA

The Technology Professional Services Association (TPSA) is the first and only organization for executives who create, produce, deliver, manage, measure, and optimize technology services in the world's leading corporations. Member companies represent a diverse group of market segments including hardware and software products, systems integration, on-demand hosted applications, and value-added solutions.

Led by experienced PS professionals and thought leaders, TPSA provides real-world guidance to address complex and pressing business challenges. Among its popular member benefits is TPSA Research, which includes the industry's only comprehensive PS Benchmark Study. TPSA also provides advisory services, unique industry insights, and both web-based and in-person collaboration platforms to better manage the business of delivering technology professional services.

TPSA is a member of a global network of associations that includes the Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA), the Association for Services Management International (AFSMI), and the Electronics Supply Chain Association (ESCA). More information on TPSA can be found at www.tpsaonline.com.