ABeam Consulting Announces Alliance with Lupus Consulting to Provide SAP Consulting Services in Central Europe

TOKYO, JAPAN – May 30, 2008 – ABeam Consulting, a global provider of operational consulting services, today announced it has formed an alliance with Lupus Consulting, a Hungary-based firm specializing in SAP consulting and implementation.

The partnership allows ABeam to establish an immediate presence in Central Europe through Lupus’ offices in Hungary and Poland, while Lupus and its clients can take advantage of ABeam’s broad set of service offerings and seamless worldwide support.

ABeam is a worldwide leader in delivering operational improvement and technology solutions to clients using SAP solutions, and has earned the SAP AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, a prize bestowed by SAP Japan to praise partners that exemplify excellence, for an unprecedented 11 consecutive years.

Established in 2002, Lupus Consulting is a leading SAP partner in the region, with over 70 consultants and developers in the telecom, manufacturing and oil and gas industries. Lupus, an SAP Official Channel Partner in the region, has created practical tools to speed the implementation, integration and reengineering of business processes based on SAP technology.

“Our alliance with ABeam brings global reach that our people and our clients can take immediate advantage of,” said Axel Zott, Managing Director of Lupus Consulting Germany. “We are honored to be a part of the award-winning ABeam team.”

“Lupus Consulting gives us an additional, experienced talent pool of SAP expertise and the opportunity to provide ‘near-shore’ support,” said Kazumasa Nishioka, President and Representative Director of ABeam Consulting. “Their commitment to exceptional client delivery makes them a welcome addition to the global ABeam network.”

About ABeam Consulting

ABeam Consulting provides business transformation services that create strategic advantage, improve business processes, leverage technology innovation, and enhance organizational performance for leading multinational and domestic companies worldwide. ABeam partners with clients to diagnose and solve their real challenges with solutions that combine industry and operational best practices with technical expertise. Pragmatic approaches ensure that clients gain measurable value more quickly. Headquartered in Tokyo, ABeam’s 3,500 professionals serve more than 700 clients throughout Asia, the Americas and Europe. For more information, please visit http://www.abeam.com.

About Lupus Consulting

Lupus Consulting Ltd. was established in 2002 to meet the complex requirements of SAP implementation projects, delivering solutions that maximize the client's benefit. The company is committed to keeping clients’ businesses one step ahead by using state-of-the-art technology and innovative techniques available around the SAP marketplace. For more information, visit http://www.lupusconsulting.com.