Marco Stefanini Named One of The Most Influential Professionals in Nearshore Outsourcing

Stefanini IT Solutions (www.techteam.com), a global provider of onshore and nearshore IT consulting, integration and development, and outsourcing services, today announced that Marco Stefanini, the company's founder, chief executive officer, and president, was named as one of the most influential professionals in nearshore outsourcing by Nearshore Americas (www.nearshoreamericas.com). Marco Stefanini was ranked number seven in Nearshore Americas' Power 50 report, a listing of nearshore outsourcing professionals that have influenced the growth of the industry. He was the highest-ranked professional among all of the Brazil-based companies.

"I am deeply honored once again to be included in this group of the world's most influential nearshore outsourcing professionals, as it reflects the growing impact and influence of our company and of the region as a center for IT services," said Stefanini. "This ranking validates the quality of the services that Stefanini has been providing to clients in Latin America as well as in the U.S.," said Stefanini.

Nearshore Americas pointed to Marco Stefanini's pioneering spirit as a primary factor in his selection. He founded Stefanini IT Solutions 24 years ago and has grown the company into one of the largest technology providers in Brazil. He was also recognized for fostering a culture of teamwork and a client-focused approach to business. He was cited for staying the course as an independent visionary leader throughout a turbulent period in both his home market and the Americas.

Marco Stefanini and the other honorees were selected based on four main criteria:

• Personal impact on the growth and visibility of outsourcing in the Americas
• Record of achievement within the candidate's own organizations
• Dedication to raising industry standards of excellence
• Engagement in social impact/ CSR and recognition as an industry thought-leader.

A personal willingness to put industry over self in areas like corporate social responsibility, participation in local or region trade promotion and educational development groups and stepping-up into the spotlight as a thought-leader through live events and media engagement.

Nearshore Americas is the first and only independent news blog dedicated to outsourcing in the Americas. Its mission is to provide news and informed opinion on the $10.5 billion professional services export industries of Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada.

The Nearshore Americas' Power 50 Report can be found at: http://nearshoreamericas.com/nearshore-americas-outsourcing-leaders-2011/

About Stefanini TechTeam

Stefanini IT Solutions was founded in 1987 and emerged as a leader in such areas as application outsourcing and software application development. As part of its continued global expansion, Stefanini IT Solutions acquired two US-based IT companies and formed Stefanini TechTeam. In 2010, Stefanini acquired IT outsourcing provider TechTeam Global, a recognized global leader in IT outsourcing services including IT service desk and desktop managed services. Early in 2011, Stefanini acquired CXI, a leading provider of technical staffing services and SAP consulting. Stefanini TechTeam is a full service global provider of offshore, onshore and nearshore outsourcing, IT consulting, systems integration and application and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world.

Today, Stefanini TechTeam brings decades of IT expertise to clients around the globe. We employ over 13,600 employees in 28 countries across the America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Our client base includes over 450 active clients with a strong presence in industries such as financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical, services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini TechTeam offers clients the benefit of our financial stability, sustained year-over-year growth, and zero net debt. Our global headquarters is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil with European headquarters in Brussels and North American headquarters in Detroit.