MERA Ranks in Top 100 Outsourcing Providers for Fourth Time

Online, March 24, 2010 (Newswire.com) - MERA, an Eastern Europe's leader in value-added software R&D services, has announced its inclusion in the 2010 Global Outsourcing 100® list - the annual ranking of the world's best outsourcing providers and advisors, compiled by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®).

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.

Rankings are based on a set of measurable standards as well as evaluation by a panel of industry recognized leaders in outsourcing. The evaluation criteria included excellence in growth, customer experience, management capabilities and depth and breadth of competencies. Rankings will be unveiled in the special advertising feature produced by IAOP in the May 3 issue of FORTUNE® magazine.

"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.

Alexey Myakov, VP of Business Development at MERA, noted: "We are honored to win this recognition for the fourth time already. It is a great achievement that encourages us to strive to new benchmarks of excellence in providing best-in-class services to our customers".

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 www.iaop.org.

About MERA
MERA Networks is an Eastern Europe's leader in value-added software R&D services. MERA's clientele includes world leading telecom/datacom equipment manufacturers and software solutions vendors. MERA features a wide array of telecom expertise in converged/wireless/wireline/enterprise communications and actively expands the scope of its technological expertise into industrial automation and banking verticals. With a team of 1200 top-notch software engineers and 20+ years of experience, MERA has justly earned a solid reputation for quality, reliability and commitment to service. To find out more about MERA Networks, please, refer to: www.meranetworks.com.