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Hudson Global Resources Appointed IT Vendor for International Steel Group - Weirton Company to Provide Total IT Outsourcing Over a Three Year Period NEW YORK, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global staffing and solutions firm Hudson Global Resources announces a multi-million dollar outsourcing deal with International Steel Group (ISG), the largest steel producer in North America, in support of its recent acquisition of Weirton Steel. Hudson's IT Solutions team will provide Information Technology outsourcing which will include infrastructure support and application maintenance and support. Hudson has worked closely with ISG since its launch in 2002 to design, plan and implement a portion of ISG's enterprise infrastructure and application architecture. ISG relies on Hudson to handle its day-to-day systems integration work and ERP implementations. The request from ISG to assist with the assimilation of Weirton expands Hudson's scope as its IT vendor. Hudson's expertise within the steel industry, their handling of other ISG projects, and expected synergies with other ISG facilities are some of the reasons Hudson was selected for this assignment, according to ISG. "This win is a true testament to the trusted relationship we have built with ISG, " said Kevin Knaul, executive vice president, Hudson IT & Telecommunications, North America. "Hudson is committed to working with ISG on solutions that provide cost savings while maintaining their competitive position and ultimately furthering their position in the marketplace." Hudson's IT Solutions team provides a comprehensive suite of technology services including infrastructure consulting, application consulting, IT outsourcing and life cycle solutions. About Hudson Hudson delivers specialized professional staffing, outsourcing and human capital solutions worldwide. From single placements to total solutions, the firm assesses, recruits and develops talent to meet the specific business needs of each client. Global practice areas include Accounting & Finance; Engineering, Operations & Scientific; Healthcare; Human Resources; IT & Telecommunications; Legal; and Sales & Marketing. Hudson is a division of Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHGP) one of the world's leading professional staffing, retained executive search and human capital solution providers. More information is available at Hudson.com. About ISG International Steel Group was formed in 2002 to acquire and operate globally competitive steel facilities. Since its formation, International Steel Group Inc. has grown to become the second largest integrated steel producer in North America, based on steelmaking capacity, by acquiring out of bankruptcy the steelmaking assets of LTV Steel Company, Inc., Acme Steel Corporation and Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The company has the capacity to cast more than 18 million tons of steel products annually. It ships a variety of steel products from 11 major steel producing and finishing facilities in six states, including hot-rolled, cold-rolled and coated sheets, tin mill products, carbon and alloy plates, rail products and semi-finished shapes serving the automotive, construction, pipe and tube, appliance, container and machinery markets. Special Note: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the company's strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of our control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward- looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, risks associated with acquisitions, competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in our Form 10-K and our other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference. DATASOURCE: Hudson CONTACT: Jennifer Bernhart of Hudson, +1-813-890-7379, or ; or Anshula Ahluwalia of Ogilvy Public Relations, +1-312-397-6074, or , for Hudson Web site: http://www.hhgroup.com/

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