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May 21, 2008

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Capgemini Announces Enhanced Data Conversion Offerings to Financial Services Firms

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, announced today an asset purchase agreement with Advantage Consulting Group, Inc., a specialist in data conversion for the insurance industry. Capgemini is now able to offer to financial services’ clients, a more robust suite of flexible, low-risk and cost-effective conversion solutions for consolidating and implementing new information technology (IT) systems.

“The deal with Advantage demonstrates Capgemini’s continued commitment to its financial services business,” said Raymond Spencer, CEO of Capgemini’s Financial Services Strategic Business Unit. “The addition of Advantage’s tools, senior staff and depth of experience will give us a clear differentiator in the sector that not only enhances our ability to service existing insurance clients, but also enables us to expand into other industries, including banking, capital markets and cards.”

“With a toolset specifically designed for insurance data conversion, Advantage has become a leader in consolidating and migrating insurance policy data from legacy to new systems,” said John Barr, vice president and leader of the Life, Health, and Annuity Portfolio at Capgemini. “This niche service will be delivered, building on the 25 member team joining us along with this transaction, through Capgemini’s Rightshore® capabilities—a global network of onsite, onshore, nearshore and offshore resources— giving our clients the tools and services needed to effectively convert data.”

“Consolidating and implementing new IT systems can be one of the most expensive and risky projects for any type of business,” said Richard Knutson of Advantage Consulting Group, Inc. “Our conversion method, customized for each project, verifies that the correct data is properly loaded into new systems, enabling our clients to focus on their core business, without worrying about data loss.”

Founded in 1995, Advantage Consulting Group, Inc. has provided professional consulting services primarily to Life and Health Insurance companies dealing with software data conversions, software installations, and enhancements.

About Capgemini

Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, enables its clients to transform and perform through technologies. Capgemini provides its clients with insights and capabilities that boost their freedom to achieve superior results through a unique way of working - the Collaborative Business Experience - and through a global delivery model called Rightshore®, which aims to offer the right resources in the right location at competitive cost. Present in 36 countries, Capgemini reported 2007 global revenues of EUR 8.7 billion (approximately US$12 billion) and employs over 83,000 people worldwide.

The Financial Services Strategic Business Unit (FS SBU) brings deep industry experience, enhanced service offerings and next generation global delivery to serve the financial services industry. With a network of 15,000 professionals serving over 900 clients worldwide, the FS SBU moves businesses forward with leading services and best practices in banking, insurance, capital markets and investments. For more information please visit www.capgemini.com/financialservices.

 

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