Upp Technology is Chosen as Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Supplier for IT Staff Augmentation

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(Business Wire)--
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.

Upp Technology, Inc.
Spencer Linn
630-493-7828
slinn@upp.com

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