NCO Ranked Among Top 100 Global Outsourcing Companies by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

HORSHAM, Pa. — NCO Group, Inc. ("NCO"), a global provider of business process outsourcing services, is pleased to announce that it has been included in The 2009 Global Outsourcing 100(TM) list, which recognizes the world’s best outsourcing service providers and advisors. The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) has named NCO as one of the top outsourcing service providers.

Commenting on the achievement, Michael J. Barrist, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCO, said, "NCO is thrilled to be recognized in the 2009 Global Outsourcing 100 list. We are excited at our opportunities to better enable us to service our clients. This validation is a demonstration that the standards in the industry we are setting are being noticed and recognized."

Each year, IAOP and FORTUNE(R) magazine release their rankings of the Global Outsourcing 100, which include prominent companies from all corners of the business arena that provide a full spectrum of outsourcing services.

"Each year the competition to be named to the top 100 companies continues to reach higher levels, as the outsourcing industry continues to grow and mature in many markets. This year, the judges evaluated the most diverse set of applicants we’ve ever had, with ongoing strong interest from Asia-Pacific and Europe," said Jagdish Dalal, Managing Director, Thought Leadership, IAOP and chairman of the judges’ panel.

"Getting 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 the field," he said.

NCO was named to this list for its deep experience and proven track record in business process outsourcing. Selection to The Global Outsourcing 100 stems from a rigorous application process based on the critical factors for long-term outsourcing success, according to IAOP.

Having enjoyed many accolades over the years, today’s news further supports NCO’s excellence in outsourcing.

The official winners of The Global Outsourcing 100 will be published in a special section in the May 2009 issue of FORTUNE magazine.

About NCO
NCO Group, Inc. is a global provider of business process outsourcing services, primarily focused on accounts receivable management and customer relationship management. NCO provides services through over 100 offices in the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Panama, the Caribbean, India, the United Kingdom, and Australia. To learn more, visit www.ncogroup.com.

About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals(TM) (IAOP(TM)) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With 40,000 customer, advisor and provider members 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 http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org.

About The Global Outsourcing 100(TM)
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals(TM) (IAOP(TM)) is in its fourth year of compiling its annual ranking of the world’s best outsourcing service providers and advisors – The Global Outsourcing 100. 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 — not just information technology and business process outsourcing, but also facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing and logistics. To learn more, visit https://www.globaloutsourcing100.com.