Wilton, NH -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/01/2010 -- Auriga, a U.S.-based software R&D outsourcing services provider with engineering centers in Russia and EU, is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2010 Global Outsourcing 100 list by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).

This is the third time Auriga has been recognized by IAOP: Auriga was also named to the Global Outsourcing 100 rankings in 2008 and 2009.

The 2010 Global Outsourcing 100 and The World’s Best Outsourcing Advisors lists and sub-lists will be available in the special advertising feature produced by IAOP in the May 3 issue of FORTUNE® magazine.

Global Outsourcing 100 recognizes the world’s leading outsourcing service providers from all over the world, covering the full spectrum of outsourcing services. For these rankings, compiled by an independent jury, companies are evaluated based on four critical characteristics: size and growth; customer references; organizational competencies; and management capabilities. The Global Outsourcing 100 list, with its rigorous application and judging process, is an authoritative reference for clients seeking the best outsourcing companies in the industry.

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

“Being named to The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors is a great recognition, particularly given the strong competition, and these companies should be proud of achieving excellence in outsourcing," Corbett said.

“Besides the top engineering skills, our ability to build efficient and reliable long-term relationships leads to exceptional customer feedback and puts as among the best world service providers in the leading industry rankings like Global Outsourcing 100. Throughout year 2009, we worked hard to improve our services, introduce advanced pricing models, open new offices, and build new relationships, and we have all reasons to believe that Auriga will spread the wings further in year 2010,“ - commented Auriga’s General Manager Andrei Pronin.

About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 100,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org.

About The Global Outsourcing 100
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is in its fifth year of compiling its annual ranking of the world’s best outsourcing service providers and advisors – The Global Outsourcing 100. As part of The Global Outsourcing 100, IAOP also introduced a new list in 2009, The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors.
The Global Outsourcing 100 and its sub-lists are essential references for companies seeking new and expanded relationships with the best companies in the industry. The lists include companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services — not just information technology and business process outsourcing, but also facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing and logistics. They include not only today’s leaders, but tomorrow’s rising stars.

The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors is geared specifically to companies that are outstanding global outsourcing advisors and consultants. In addition to being part of The Global Outsourcing 100, the new list of advisors ranks the top consultant, legal and related advisory firms globally, and is a valuable reference tool for companies needing expert advice and guidance with their outsourcing projects

About Auriga
Auriga (http://www.auriga.com) is a software R&D and IT outsourcing services provider incorporated in the U.S. and operating development centers in Russia. The list of provided services covers all aspects of software product engineering for a broad range of knowledge areas from embedded and mobile software to enterprise and Web applications. Auriga combines top engineering talent with flexibility, cultural proximity, and focuses on clients’ interests and convenience as its main driving strategy.

Founded in 1990, Auriga was the first Russian company to provide offshore/nearshore services to EU/US customers. Auriga is in top 10 outsourcers in Eastern Europe and Russia, and a worldwide leader in such services as R&D, OPD, software testing and QA, and such verticals as high-tech, healthcare, telecom. Auriga is constantly included in Global Services 100, Global Outsourcing 100, The Black Book of Outsourcing and other global industry ratings. The client list combines industry majors, leaders in their segments, and innovative start-ups, including IBM, Draeger Medical, LynuxWorks, Dialogic, Actel, BroadVision and many others.

For more information or an interview, please contact:
Gennadiy Mahov
+ 7 495 713-9900, ext.306
gennadiy.mahov@auriga.com