Accomplished IT executive to detail the business advantages of using T-Systems Dynamic Services for ATS' SAP Solutions Implementation ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirk Hooten, Director of Information Technology of Advanced Technology Services, will be a featured speaker during SAPPHIRE, SAP's annual user conference to be held in Orlando, Florida May 4-7, 2008. Mr. Hooten's presentation, Customer Perspective: The Business Advantages of SAP Solutions Delivered as a Service, will compare the costs and benefits of running SAP solutions in-house compared to a managed-service model. "Our analysis indicated there would be strong benefits to implementing T-Systems Dynamic Services," said Mr. Hooten. "But we surpassed our anticipated results by achieving savings of 20 percent, utility pricing and flexibility." Mr. Hooten will be speaking in the Service Industries Theater on Monday, May 5, 2008 -- 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Mr. Hooten has more than 28 years of experience in Information Technology. He is responsible for ATS' information technology strategy, implementation and execution. His efforts support ATS employees and customers in more than 134 locations throughout the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. About T-Systems T-Systems is Deutsche Telekom's enterprise customer unit. More than 160,000 corporations and public institutions use the provider's network-centric information and communications technology (ICT) services -- ranging from data center operations and global services based on the Internet Protocol, to the development and management of applications. With locations in over 20 countries, T-Systems is a preferred supplier for Corporate Europe's global business activities. The company, based in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, serves all industries and is a leading provider for the automotive and telecommunications industries as well as the public sector. With approximately 56,500 employees, T-Systems posted revenue of 12 billion Euros in 2007. About Advanced Technology Services ATS makes factories run better. Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS) improves productivity and profitability for many of the world's most respected manufacturers through the managed services of production equipment maintenance, information technology and spare parts repair. Founded in 1985, ATS employs over 2,200 people across the US and is a member of the National Association of Manufacturers. ATS is headquartered in Peoria, IL with offices and services centers located in Greenville, SC, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Monterrey, Mexico and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the ATS Web site at http://www.advancedtech.com/. About SAP SAP is the world's leading provider of business software*. Today, more than 46,100 customers in more than 120 countries run SAP(R) applications -- from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small businesses and midsize companies to suite offerings for global organizations. Powered by the SAP NetWeave(R) technology platform to drive innovation and enable business change, SAP software helps enterprises of all sizes around the world improve customer relationships, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across their supply chains and business operations. SAP solution portfolios support the unique business processes of more than 25 industries, including high tech, retail, financial services, healthcare and the public sector. With subsidiaries in more than 50 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP." (Additional information at http://www.sap.com/) (*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning and related applications such as supply chain management, customer relationship management, product life-cycle management and supplier relationship management. DATASOURCE: T-Systems CONTACT: Media Relations, Kurt Ruecke of T-Systems, +1-248-276-3582, mobile, +1-248-707-9208, fax, +1-248-754-3065, Web site: http://www.t-systemsus.com/ http://www.advancedtech.com/ http://www.sap.com/

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