Idea Integration Recognized as 2006 Microsoft Central Region Partner of the Year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Idea Integration(R), the information technology solutions unit of MPS Group, Inc. , was awarded the 2006 Microsoft Central Region Partner of the Year in the area of Customer Satisfaction.

This is an annual award that nationally recognizes a valued partner's contributions, extraordinary achievements and competencies that they bring to the marketplace. As a Microsoft Partner, Idea is Gold Certified in the Business Process and Integration Solutions, Custom Development Solutions, Learning Solutions, Network Infrastructure Solutions, Data Management Solutions, Information Worker Solutions, Security Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions competencies.

"Microsoft would like to congratulate Idea Integration as the winner of the 2006 Microsoft Central Region Partner Award for Outstanding Customer Satisfaction. Idea Integration's model of striving to become the clients' trusted advisor has driven high-levels of customer satisfaction. Additionally, their focus on Business Process Management has allowed them to deliver solutions that fit perfectly to their clients' needs," expressed Kevin Castillo, director of technology & solution sales, South Central District. "We congratulate Idea and their team on their successes and look forward to many more in the future."

Microsoft will announce Idea Integration as the Central Region Partner of the Year recipient at the Worldwide Partner Conference held in Boston on July 11-13, 2006.

About Idea Integration

Idea Integration is a professional IT consulting and systems integration firm specializing in application development, digital data management, business intelligence, infrastructure and security, and interactive marketing. Idea serves clients throughout the United States with high value application consulting services. For more information, please visit http://www.idea.com/.

About MPS Group

MPS Group is a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and solutions in the disciplines of information technology, finance and accounting, law, engineering, and healthcare. MPS Group delivers its services to government entities and businesses in virtually all industries throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. A Fortune 1000 company with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, MPS Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information about MPS Group, please visit http://www.mpsgroup.com/.