Colliers International Ranked 18th on the Global Outsourcing 100 Companies List

BOSTON, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Colliers International, the global real estate services firm, today announced that it has been ranked 18th on the Global Outsourcing 100 list compiled by IAOP (International Association of Outsourcing Professionals) -- higher than any other commercial real estate service provider.

Each year, IAOP and FORTUNE release their rankings of the Global Outsourcing 100 Companies, and Colliers' 18th place ranking is a tick upward from 19th place last year. Colliers is the top ranked commercial real estate service provider on the 2008 list. The list includes prominent companies from all corners of the business arena, including IBM, Accenture and Unisys.

Colliers was named to this list for its deep experience and proven track record in real estate outsourcing. Selection to The Global Outsourcing 100 is based on 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 Colliers' excellence in outsourcing. In 2006, Colliers was a finalist in CoreNet's Global Innovator's Awards, and in 2004, the company was named the Corporate Real Estate Partner of the Year at the CoreNet Global Awards. Colliers has also been recognized by the mid-Atlantic chapter of CoreNet with the Service Provider Leadership Award.

"We are thrilled that our strides in outsourcing have been recognized by IAOP and FORTUNE," remarked Wally Pinkard, Chairman of Colliers USA. "This tribute, which was extended to companies across all sectors of business -- not just real estate -- truly recognizes our excellence as a leading real estate and capital asset management outsourcing partner for corporations around the globe."

About Colliers

Colliers International is a global affiliation of independently owned commercial real estate firms. The organization's 11,000 employees span the world in 293 offices in 61 countries. On a worldwide basis, Colliers manages 868 million square feet, and has revenue of $US 2.0 billion. For more information, visit http://www.colliers.com .

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), with 40,000 corporate, professional, and associate members worldwide, is leading the effort to transform the world of business through outsourcing. Its client-side members are, on average, responsible for $60 million per year of outsourcing spending with some overseeing outsourcing programs in the billions of dollars. Through professional and ethical standards, the Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Program, educational programs including The Outsourcing World Summit(R), and recognitions such as The Outsourcing Hall of Fame and The Global Outsourcing 100, IAOP is advancing one of the 21st century's most important new management fields -- outsourcing. To learn more, visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org .