Idea Integration to Exhibit at the Microsoft 2008 Launch Wave Events in Multiple Cities

Idea Integration, the IT consulting and solutions unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), will exhibit at the Microsoft "Heroes Happen Here” Windows Server® 2008, Visual Studio® 2008 and SQL Server™ 2008 Launch in five cities across the United States. Idea Integration will exhibit in Houston, Denver, Philadelphia, Orlando and Atlanta in support of its regional delivery centers in each city. The Launch Wave events are geared to highlight the compelling value propositions Microsoft is bringing to market through new product updates and will enable Idea Integration to deliver valued-added solutions to customers to influence overall customer satisfaction. "We are truly excited to be participating in the Microsoft 2008 Launch Wave events in several cities across the country to better prepare and serve our clients in those regions,” said Sandy Bateh, Idea Integration vice president, Microsoft National Alliance. "As a Gold Certified Partner and part of the National Systems Integrators (NSI) program, our close partnership with Microsoft is vital in ensuring our clients' long-term success and lifetime business value. As an early adopter of these exciting new technologies, Idea is poised to deliver value to both existing clients and new prospects throughout this year and beyond.” With the combined launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008, the 2008 Launch Wave will be the largest outreach to IT professionals and developers in Microsoft history. Microsoft expects to reach over 75,000 attendees in 60 U.S. cities. Idea Integration will participate in Launch Events in Houston and Denver on March 20; Philadelphia on April 3; Orlando on April 24; and Atlanta on April 29. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Idea delivers high-return business applications for its clients, specializing in Microsoft based business intelligence and enterprise data management, infrastructure optimization, portals and collaboration, business process improvement and automation, application custom development and systems integration. About Idea Integration Idea Integration is the IT consulting and interactive marketing unit of MPS Group. Its clients are a mix of Fortune 100, mid-market and public sector entities. Idea’s services include interactive marketing, on-line branding, IT consulting, business intelligence and analytics, web design and development, security, and infrastructure solutions. Idea provides services to clients throughout the U.S. and in seven other countries. For more information on Idea Integration, please visit 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, marketing and creative, property, and healthcare. MPS Group delivers its services to businesses and government entities in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, and Asia. 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 www.mpsgroup.com.