The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) has selected Upp Technology, Inc. as a preferred IT Project and Staff Augmentation vendor. Upp currently holds the distinction of being one of a selective few preferred vendors whose services are made available to all BCBS plans.

Upp Technology offers to BCBS Chicago headquarters and its member BCBS companies nationwide competitive pricing, a rapid response time, and the ability to find quality candidates on a local, regional, and national level. With core competencies in Enterprise Systems, Medicare and Medicaid, Infrastructure Support, Data Management, Business Intelligence, and Security and Compliance, Upp can help BCBSA and its Blue companies meet the needs of the individual members.

According to Scott Upp Jr., “Our focus on serving Healthcare IT and dedication to each client’s success are critical elements to our success in the selection process.” Upp Technology is a national provider of Healthcare IT resources with an extensive database of 25,000 IT consultants, project managers, subject matter experts and technologists that can be deployed to BCBS companies to meet any type of requirements.

About Upp Technology, Inc.

Headquartered in Downers Grove, Ill., Upp Technology, Inc. is a global provider of IT staffing services, specialized software and innovative technology solutions to Fortune 500 companies, federal, state and local governments and businesses in nearly every major industry. With a dedicated talent pool of 25,000+ IT professionals and a suite of integrated inventory and resource management software products, Upp has been providing real business value to clients for more than 25 years. More at www.upp.com.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 39 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide healthcare coverage for more than 102 million individuals – nearly one-in-three Americans. For more information on the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and its member companies, please visit www.BCBS.com.