Ottawa, ON - June 17^th, 2009

Nasser El-Batal, CEO of Ahead Technology has been elected to represent all North American ITIL® Authorized Training Organizations that are accredited by LCS on the ATO-Sub Group advisory board to the APM Group. The main functions of this sub-group are to provide a forum to discuss market concerns from an ATO perspective, and to consider, discuss and provide valuable input on proposals put forward by the Qualification Board. “I am honoured to be elected to represent ATO’s across North America and I look forward to representing their views in this important advisory role. ATO’s are encouraged to contact Nasser directly at Nasser.El-Batal@Ahead-Technology.com to bring forward any of their issues or concerns.

About Ahead Technology – Ahead Technology is a world renowned IT Service Management (ITSM) organization that specializes in the provision of Corporate based ITSM training solutions and professional services. Ahead Technology is a LCS Accredited Training Organization (ATO) with the mission "to improve the health of our clients IT organizations, through the provision of structured and focused ITIL ® V2, ITIL ® V3, COBIT ® and ISO/IEC20000 ® Training". For more information visit http://www.ahead-technology.com.

About The APM Group Ltd. - Around the world there is a growing interest in improving and verifying standards, processes and procedures. As a leading accreditation, certification and examination body, the APM Group is at the forefront of exciting and pioneering developments in this global phenomenon. The APM Group is a leading Accreditation, Certification and Qualification organisation recognised internationally by government agencies. We have a worldwide presence, with established offices in the UK, the Netherlands, Australia, China and the US. For more information, visit http://www.apmgroupltd.com.