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April 04, 2007

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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB EXPANDS ACCENTURE DEAL...Accenture signed a multi-year research and development (R&D) agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, which expands the existing relationship between the two companies to include support for India-based clinical data and document management, pharmacovigilance, and scientific writing functions. The new agreement furthers Bristol-Myers Squibb’s efforts to significantly expand its R&D capabilities in India, and is an integral part of the company’s overall global strategy of accessing top-talent around the world in support of its goal of achieving sustainable, cost-effective growth.

HEWITT EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN ITALY...Hewitt Associates, a global human resources services company, has expanded its operations in Italy with the acquisition of Adelaide Consulting. Hewitt will now offer a broader range of HR consulting and actuarial services in the Italian market. In addition to the extended services, Hewitt has opened a new office in Rome, which will be managed by Adelaide co-founder Claudio Pinna, who becomes Hewitt's new leader in Italy.

ACXIOM ACQUIRES HARBINGER TECHNOLOGIES...Acxiom Corporation has acquired Harbinger Technologies Group, an ICx Technologies Company based in McLean, Va., with an office in Starkville, Miss. Financial terms were not disclosed. Harbinger is an international consulting and technology firm that develops software tools and training programs for personnel involved in homeland defense, national security and the prevention of international terrorism.

BIBER OPENS BPO INTELLIGENCE OFFICE IN INDIA...Biber, Inc. announced the funding and opening of its latest BPO intelligence office in Hyderabad, India. This new 100 employee center will be a cornerstone of the Salesdart's business intelligence and lead generation strategy for Biber. This will be the company's 5th office endeavor in India.

OCE OPENS NY LITIGATION SUPPORT FACILITY...Oce Business Services, Inc. has opened a new litigation support processing facility in Manhattan. The new satellite facility enables the company's CaseData eDiscovery and litigation support division to bring its capabilities closer to law firm and corporate clients located in the northeast.

PFSWEB EXPANDS PHILIPPINES CALL OPERATIONS...PFSweb, Inc. is expanding its Customer Care Services operations with a new 6,500 square foot customer call center in the Philippines. The new facility, located in downtown Manila, will initially house the customer service department for eCOST.com, PFSweb’s wholly owned subsidiary.

Posted by jbowles at April 4, 2007 06:39 PM