Fremont, CA [June 2, 2014] – Softjourn, a Fremont-based software provider with operations in Ukraine, announced today that it has been ranked one of the Best 5 Rising Stars serving the Entertainment and Media industry, one of the best 20 Rising Stars serving Information/Comm.Technology Services; one of the Best 10 Rising Stars -Employees in Eastern Europe; and one of the Best 20 Rising Stars in Western Europe.  The ranking was put together by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) in its 2014 Global Outsourcing 100® List. The list compiled by the IAOP features the world’s established leaders as well as emerging companies worth noting. The judging panel takes a look at an applicant’s size and growth, as well as its customer experience and references, employee development and management expertise. “We are extremely pleased to have received outstanding recognition especially for the entertainment and media industry!” says Emmy B. Gengler, CEO of Softjourn. “The Global Outsourcing List is a relevant recognition for Softjourn as IAOP studies many areas of excellent service provider development, which most importantly includes the emphasis on employee acquisition and employee development.” “IAOP is continuously striving to make the Global Outsourcing 100 and World's Best Outsourcing Advisors lists important tools in the outsourcing decision-making process," said Michael Corbett, IAOP Chairman. "With developing economies expected to see high growth and the global economy accelerating in 2014, choosing the right outsourcing partners will be more important than ever."  About IAOPThe International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is a global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With over 110,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP is the leading professional association for organizations and individuals involved in transforming the world of business through outsourcing, off shoring, and shared services. To learn more, visitwww.outsourcingprofessional.org. About Softjourn, Inc.Softjourn has been providing software engineering and business process outsourcing services from Ukraine since 2001. Both SMEs and Fortune 1000 companies have partnered with Softjourn, gaining them advances in the services and products they are able to provide to their clients. With Softjourn, clients achieve increased revenue streams faster than they could alone. For more information, visithttp://www.softjourn.com. For more information contact:Softjourn, Inc.Olga [email protected]: +1.510.943.6217 x502