TechTeam Global Announces Expanded Employment in Michigan

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TechTeam Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEAM) , a worldwide provider of information technology, enterprise support and business process outsourcing services, today announced that two new contract wins are expected to provide approximately 65 additional jobs in its Michigan operations. The combined value of both contracts exceeds $20 million over a three-year period. The names of the client companies were not disclosed.

The new employment opportunities are in the information technology field and provide TechTeam customers with IT service desk support. Staffing of these positions has already begun and is anticipated to continue through March.

The two contracts are with global organizations, including an accounting and business consulting firm and a producer of aluminum and fabricated aluminum products.

"We are pleased to be able to provide new employment opportunities in Michigan," said Gary J. Cotshott, President and Chief Executive Officer of TechTeam Global, Inc. "With the availability of high quality, skilled individuals, we continue to find Michigan to be a competitive 'on-shore' delivery option."

"We are proud of our ability to deliver exceptional value to our customers and to win new business competing with the largest outsourcing companies. It is clear that, in this economic downturn, organizations need our services more than ever to help them increase their efficiency, flexibility and agility on a global level," added Cotshott.

About TechTeam Global, Inc.

TechTeam Global, Inc. is a worldwide provider of information technology, enterprise support and business process outsourcing services to Fortune 1000 corporations, multinational companies, product providers, small and medium- sized companies, and government entities. TechTeam's ability to integrate computer services into a flexible, ITIL-based solution is a key element of its strategy. Partnerships with some of the world's "best-in-class" corporations provide TechTeam with unique expertise and experience in providing information technology support solutions. For information about TechTeam Global, Inc. and its services, call 800-522-4451 from the United States or visit our Web sites at www.techteam.com and www.techteam.eu. TechTeam's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "TEAM."

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    Contacts:

    TechTeam Global, Inc.        Boscobel Marketing       Boscobel Marketing
    Chris Donohue                Communications           Communications
    VP, Global Strategy &        Jessica Klenk            Michael Rudd
    Marketing                    (301) 588-2900           (301) 588-2900
    (248) 357-2866               jklenk@boscobel.com      mrudd@boscobel.com
    cdonohue@techteam.com