DALLAS, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/16/08 -- Adea, Inc., a global consulting firm focused on Information Technology (IT) and SAP solutions, announced today that it has earned a position in the Dallas Morning News annual ranking of the top 100 largest companies based in Dallas/Fort Worth. Based on their 2007 performance, Adea finished the year with $72.2 million in revenue and more than 1,000 employees. The company also ranked in the top 20 largest Dallas/Fort Worth minority-owned companies.

RANKED 100TH LARGEST PRIVATE COMPANIES
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RANKED 13TH LARGEST MINORITY-OWNED COMPANY
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Adea has grown organically and through acquisition as well as geographically in its operations in India and Europe. In late 2007, the company added 32 new clients, expanded its talent base to more than 1,000 people, launched its first office in China and spun off its staffing business with a new business unit branded "Managed Staffing." The company is positioned for sustained and profitable growth.

About Adea, Inc.

Adea is a global consulting firm focused on Information Technology (IT) and SAP solutions. The company was founded in 1996, is based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and has major offices in India, Europe and China. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services for commercial and government organizations. It has four major service categories: Information Technology Services, SAP (Implementation and Upgrade, Administration and Support), Management Consulting and Custom Solutions including Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Adea leverages its "global engagement model" (GEM) to develop and deliver solutions for clients worldwide from its facilities in the U.S., Europe and India, engaging over 1,000 team members. The company is a Microsoft Gold Partner, Google Enterprise Partner, SAP Gold Partner and has ISO 27001 certifications. Adea has won a number of international, national and regional growth awards along with industry recognitions for quality and delivery. It has more than 100 customers including top global companies in retail, healthcare, telecom, technology, manufacturing and communications, as well as U.S. state and local governments. Adea is one of the largest certified minority-owned technology firms in the United States. The company may be visited at www.adea.com.

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