One of Asia Pacific’s Largest Multi-Disciplinary Practices to Globally Deploy BST Enterprise

TAMPA, Fla.-- August 13, 2008 -- BST Global, the leading global provider of business management software solutions for architectural, engineering and environmental consulting firms, today announced that Connell Wagner has chosen BST Global as its business management solution partner. Connell Wagner, one of Asia Pacific’s largest and most experienced multidisciplinary consulting practices, will use BST Enterprise to integrate its key business development, project, resource and financial management processes and drive business and operational performance excellence. The company joins other notable Australian BST Global clients such as Beca, Cardno, ERM Group and Woods Bagot.

Tony Barry, Chief Operating Officer of Connell Wagner said, "BST Enterprise brings to Connell Wagner a new platform on which to build our business. This is an exciting development in our global journey. It delivers the best practice management system through which we will drive the financial success of our business. Along with our other enterprise systems, it will enable our staff to better focus their energies on successful outcomes for our clients."

Connell Wagner provides planning, surveying, engineering, environmental, scientific, business advisory and project management services to buildings, urban development, transportation, energy, defense, industrial, water, environment and telecommunications. In addition to their Melbourne headquarters, Connell Wagner has 24 offices across Australia, 12 in New Zealand, offices in South-East Asia, China and the Middle East.

“Connell Wagner is a world class consultancy and one that has built its reputation by developing and delivering technically innovative solutions in partnership with its clients,” said Javier Baldor, executive vice president of BST Global. “This represents a unique opportunity to bring together two organizations that share a very similar ethos and culture and do something special that will elevate our respective firms. We look forward to a long term partnership with Connell Wagner and helping them achieve their strategic business goals.”

BST Global serves project driven organizations seeking to integrate key business development, project, resource and financial management processes as well as gain valuable enterprise insight through business intelligence and analysis capabilities. The company’s flagship product, BST Enterprise, is a portal-based solution that delivers relevant, real-time, focused information. Leveraging a Microsoft .NET platform, BST Enterprise is robust and scalable for larger organizations – end results for users include top line growth, improved cash flow and increased profitability.

About Connell Wagner

Connell Wagner, ranked 109 in BRW's Top 500 Private Companies list in Australia in 2007, is a multi-disciplinary consultancy employing 4,000 staff across seven markets in eight countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, it has offices in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, China and the Middle East. The company is delivering projects in 50 countries around the world and is active in Advisory, Buildings, Defence, Energy, Industrial, Telecommunications, Transportation, Urban Development and Water & Environment.

About BST Global

BST Global is the leading global provider of business management software and service solutions for architectural, engineering and environmental consulting firms. Over 80,000 end users across six continents and 37 countries rely on BST Global's innovative solutions to manage projects, resources, finances and client relationships.

Founded in 1971, BST Global is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, with regional offices in Australia and the United Kingdom. Additional information can be obtained by contacting BST Global at 1.813.886.3300 (international) or 1.800.726.3300 or via the web at www.bstglobal.com. 


Contact:

BST Global, Tampa
Devin Prater
Tel: 1-813-886-3300
E-mail: Email Contact