TPSA Welcomes New Member Waterstone Management, and Renewing Members Bentley Systems, Genesys Telecomm, MicroStrategy, Sun Microsystems and Supportsoft

Business Wire, July 16, 2008

SAN DIEGO -- The Technology Professional Services Association (TPSA) today announced that Waterstone Management has joined the association, along with five renewing members - Bentley Systems, Genesys Telecommunication Laboratories, MicroStrategy, Sun Microsystems and Supportsoft.

Chicago-based Waterstone (www.waterstonegroup.com) provides consulting services for technology and business service leaders in key areas of market development, product and service development, corporate development and organizational effectiveness.

"Waterstone's strategic mission aligns perfectly with TPSA's focus on cultivating and promoting professional services excellence and they are a welcome member to the association," said Thomas Lah, executive director, TPSA. "We are also very pleased to have the continued support and engagement from our members."

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) and the Association for Services Management International (AFSMI). More information on TPSA can be found at www.tpsaonline.com.