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iGATE (Nasdaq:IGTE), the business outcome driven integrated Technology and Operations (iTOPS) company, has been ranked No 35 on the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals' (IAOP®) Global Outsourcing 100® list. Winning the award for the second consecutive year, iGATE jumped rank significantly - from 59 in 2009.

iGATE was ranked on quality following a rigorous evaluation process of key criteria including customer satisfaction levels; demonstrated competencies; management capabilities; size and growth. The evaluation process mirrors that employed by many top customers in choosing their outsourcing partners.

"As the economy recovers, partnering with the world's best outsourcing providers and advisors will be more important than ever. The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors help companies easily identify those partners that will help them emerge as leaders," said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett and chair of the judges' panel. "Being named to The Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors is a great recognition, particularly given the strong competition, and iGATE should be proud of achieving excellence in outsourcing," he added.

Phaneesh Murthy, CEO, iGATE said, "It is an honor to be chosen as one of the best outsourcing providers in the world by The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). Our inclusion in this prestigious list is a testimony to the quality and value we bring to our customers."

The 2010 Global Outsourcing 100 and The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors lists with rankings are published in the special advertising feature produced by IAOP in the May 3 issue of FORTUNE® magazine. The service provider and advisor lists with rankings, as well as the new series of sub-lists, also are published on IAOP's Web site, www.iaop.org.

About iGATE

iGATE (Nasdaq:IGTE) is the first outsourcing solutions provider to offer a business outcome based approach through a fully integrated technology and operations (iTOPS) structure with global service delivery. iGATE works with clients to optimize their businesses, secure substantial and sustainable year-on-year cost benefits and tie costs to business needs and results. iGATE provides IT consulting; application development and maintenance; data warehousing; business intelligence solutions; ERP/ enterprise solutions; BPO/business service provisioning; infrastructure management; independent verification and validation; KPO and contact center services. The company has been assessed at CMMI Level 5, follows Six Sigma methodologies, is COBIT, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring the highest levels of quality and data security. iGATE has 30 offices in 16 countries and manages global delivery centers in Mexico, Australia, Malaysia and India. iGATE is rated as a leading employer in India. For more information, please visit www.igate.com

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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

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