Released on: October 18, 2007, 7:36 am

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Industry: Telecommunications

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Press Release Body: New York - October 17, 2007 - The Outsourcing Institute (OI),
the largest neutral network of outsourcing buyers, providers and influencers in the
world, today announced its plan to unveil a new online portal that will provide
unprecedented access to best practices, tools and support. as well as global
networking among outsourcing buyers, providers and advisors. The new portal will
launch during OutsourceWorld New York 2007, the premier pure-play business trade
platform for executives with a need to outsource business services, taking place
October 24th - 25th at The Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.

The portal will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for OI platinum members
looking to buy, sell, advise, or manage in the outsourcing arena. It will provide
all of the resources and information organizations need in order to succeed in
outsourcing, regardless of company size or budget.

"Our strategy was to develop an 'intelligent network' to harness the expertise and
collective wisdom of our entire global community for the benefit of each individual
member," said Frank J. Casale, Founder & CEO, The Outsourcing Institute. "I was
convinced that we could create time-efficient and cost-effective ways for people in
the outsourcing arena worldwide to buy, sell, partner, manage, research, network and
publish. It has taken a considerable amount of time and investment - more than we
had anticipated - but version 1.0 is finally ready and we are ecstatic. What we
have created here is a grand connector, a clearinghouse, creating efficiencies and
opportunities for all who sit at the outsourcing table."

The web-centric platform has been designed to allow participants within the
outsourcing ecosystem to connect, collaborate and succeed in a way unlike any other
with on-demand access to best practices, leading-edge research, new suppliers,
potential clients, new hires, and new opportunities. Users will also be given access
to top experts, the latest tools and up-to-the-minute information and industry buzz.


"The Outsourcing Institute couldn't have picked a better venue to launch its online
portal, as we are expecting more than 1,000 attendees at this year's show, all of
whom would benefit from a resource such as this," said David Etzler, CEO,
OutsourceWorld. "Outsourcing used to be such a tough business to be a part of. and
even more difficult a concept to grasp. Organizations such as the Outsourcing
Institute have lent such credibility to the practice, not to mention played a key
role in helping it grow. We are honored to have been chosen to help promote their
vision."

For more information on the show, visit http://www.outsource-world.com/newyork/. To
request a press pass, please email press@outsource-world.com.


About the Outsourcing Institute
Located at www.outsourcing.com, The Outsourcing Institute - Gateway to the
Outsourcing Marketplace - was founded in 1993 and is today the largest neutral
network of outsourcing professionals in the world. With over 70,000 members
representing all forms of outsourcing, The Outsourcing Institute continues to be the
"go to" place for outsourcing buyers, providers, and influencers looking for
unparalleled access to unbiased information, support, best practices, tools and
networking. Our commitment is to provide members what they need to succeed in their
outsourcing relationships and their careers -- to enable and empower the people
behind the process.

About OutsourceWorld
OutsourceWorld is a neutral conference company focused on driving business
development in the outsourcing industry. As the premier pure play business trade
platform focused on executives who have a need to outsource business services,
OutsourceWorld\'s primary purpose is to enable commerce between buyers and sellers
across diverse geographies. Founded by a team of business development
professionals, OutsourceWorld is able to bring a deal-driven mentality to its
conferences. In addition to industry exposure, OutsourceWorld's clients gain
valuable strategic insight and guidance to support their individual business goals.

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