EPAM Named 'Star Performer' and 'Major Contender' in Everest Group's Peak Matrix for IT Outsourcing in Capital Markets

NEWTOWN, Pa., Nov. 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM), a leading global provider of product development and software engineering solutions, announced today that it has been named 'Major Contender' and 'Star Performer' on Everest Group's PEAK Matrix(TM) for Capital Markets AO in Europe in the report  'IT Outsourcing in European Banking and Capital Markets - Service Provider Landscape with PEAK Matrix(TM) Assessment 2015.

In the report, Everest analyzed 18 capital markets AO service providers, and identified EPAM as a '2015 European Capital Markets AO Market Star Performer.' This was based on the relative year-over-year movement of different service providers on the PEAK Matrix.

"Being recognized as a Major Contender and Star Performer by Everest Group in Capital Markets in Europe is a reflection of the confidence our clients have in us and our commitment to delivering valuable solutions and expertise to our Investment Banking and Wealth Management clients," said Balazs Fejes, SVP, Co-Head of Global Business, EPAM. "In the current global economic environment where banks are employing a dual strategy of focusing on revenue expansion and cost control, we are continuing to make investments in differentiating service capabilities, platforms and innovative technologies to help our customers succeed."

The PEAK Matrix is a framework to assess the relative market success and overall capability of service providers. Service providers are positioned on the PEAK Matrix based on evaluation across two key dimensions:

• Market success measured by the ACV of large active AO deals, number of large active AO deals in Europe, yearly vertical specific AO revenue growth, and number of new AO contracts signed in Europe.
• Delivery capability measured by scale of operations, scope, domain investment, delivery footprint and innovation.

About EPAM Systems

Established in 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) is recognized as a leader in software product development by independent research agencies. Headquartered in the United States, EPAM serves clients worldwide utilizing its award-winning global delivery platform and its locations in over 20 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. EPAM was ranked #6 in America's 25 Fastest-Growing Tech Companies and #3 in America's Best Small Companies lists by Forbes Magazine. 
For more information, please visit http://www.epam.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Danielle Ruess-Saltz
M: 267.978.7688
danielle_ruess-saltz@epam.com