IT Outsourcing authority Stephanie Moore joins UST Global as Chief Marketing Officer

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. - February 24, 2009 - UST Global® (UST), a leading provider of IT services and solutions for Global 1000 enterprises, announced the appointment of Stephanie Moore, former vice president and principal analyst of Forrester Research, an independent research company, to the position of chief marketing officer. Recognized as the preeminent expert on global sourcing issues,Moore will work with UST clients and account teams to increase the company’s brand value and market share. In her new role Moore will also use her extensive knowledge to help clients optimize the value of their global outsourcing activities. During her 13-year tenure at Forrester, Moore advised hundreds of CIOs as well as sourcing and vendor management executives about application and infrastructure outsourcing decisions, vendors, tools, methodologies, ROI models,process optimization techniques and internal change management requirements. Moore shared her rationale for leaving the research environment to join UST, "UST’s unique client partnership model,combined with its focus on execution excellence, represents the next generation of global delivery services. As enterprises struggle to wring more value out of their global sourcing relationships, UST’s particular approach to client engagement management and its sourcing optimization expertise differentiates it from the first generation of global service providers. I have tremendous admiration for the culture, philosophy and team here at UST and wanted to be a part of creating the future at what I consider the best company in our industry." Having represented clients’ best interests for so many years, her strong advocacy skills will be the perfect complement to UST’s "fewer clients, more attention" model.UST Global CEO Sajan Pillai said, "Stephanie joins UST at a pivotal time as we experience incredible growth and prepare to take the company to the next level. Her in-depth understanding of Global 1000 enterprise needs in the current economic environment make her ideally suited to help UST clients weather the challenges they face this year. She embodies the values and culture of UST and is the perfect ambassador for our brand." Moore came to Forrester through its acquisition of Giga Information Group, where she was a vice president and research leader focusing on application development, IT services and global sourcing issues. Having written hundreds of reports on technology and global sourcing issues, she is frequently quoted in leading business and IT publications such as CIO Magazine, The New York Times,The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Computerworld. She has also appeared on CNBC, Fox News and numerous radio talk shows, and was a technology consultant for ABC News. Analyzing the IT services industry has given Moore excellent insight into the pressing issues facing CIOs. Her valuable knowledge base of helping outsourcing executives understand and navigate the dynamic offshore and nearshore outsourcing landscape will be fully utilized.UST will launch a Webinar series starting in Q2 of 2009. Moore will headline several of the Webinars, sharing her expertise on topics such as lean sourcing and process optimization. She also plans to engage in one-on-one sessions with UST clients to discuss the industry and best practices for achieving success. About UST Global UST Global® is a leading provider of end-to-end IT services and solutions for the Global 1000 market. UST Global offers a client-centric Global Engagement Model that provides the optimal mix of senior local resources with the cost, scale and quality advantages of offshore operations for each client. The company is known for its relentless focus on clients, flexibility, and commitment beyond contract. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, UST Global has more than 6,000 employees operating on four continents. For more information visit: www.ust-global.com