PRESS RELEASE Grupo Banco Popular Chooses Innovative IBM Technologies to Improve Efficiency Reduce Costs and Gain Flexibility

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Through http://www. IconNicholson has been a pioneer in emerging technology
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The advanced systems that banks such as Banco Popular are
building, will allow not only for more resilient operations and help to
mitigate operational risk, but help them to better serve their clients. http://www.com

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"Signing this agreement with IBM, one of the most solid and innovative
companies in the technology world, will allow Grupo Banco Popular to
successfully meet future challenges and objectives," says Francisco
Fernndez Dopico, CEO of Banco Popular. IBM works with companies of all
sizes around the world to deploy a full range of IBM technologies. The Regus Group Network includes 750 business centers
in 60 countries and features four brands: Regus Business Centers, HQ Global
Workplaces, Stratis and Business Meeting Places.

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"To grow revenues in a more competitive environment,
leading banks are looking to maximize the efficiency of their IT systems to
reduce costs and allow them to respond more rapidly to changing market
dynamics. With advanced search capabilities, visitors can find
spaces that match their specific business requirements including location and
proximity to certain facilities or landmarks.

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"We are thrilled to work with Regus to advance their business and customer
service through the Internet.

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About IconNicholson
IconNicholson is a leading IT professional services firm developing high
performance solutions that maximize the power of digital and RFID technologies
to help companies build more competitive businesses and stronger relationships
with customers.

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About IBM

IBM is the world's largest information technology company , with 80 years of
leadership in helping businesses innovate.hq.com, securing offices and meeting rooms is now as
transactional as arranging travel, shopping or buying stock. By delivering cost-effective
offices and meeting rooms on flexible terms, businesses gain the ability to
create a flexible workplace plan that can quickly adapt to their changing
needs.

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Grupo Banco Popular has signed an agreement
with IBM for the renovation of its technology infrastructure. For more
information about IBM, visit www.

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Grupo Banco Popular will obtain the latest IBM technologies together with
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Banco Popular Hipotecario, Banco Popular Portugal y Banco Popular France,
with a total of 2,385 offices. IconNicholson's enhancement of our Web
presence allows customers to review, access and secure professional workplaces
immediately throughout our global network from the comfort of their desk.

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Mark Dixon, Chief Executive Office of Regus Group, says , "Our vision is
that commercial real estate should be a readily accessible commodity online
just like other products and services.

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The financial group has opted for the IBM eServer
zSeries and IBM eServer pSeries servers, as well as disk storage technology
and robotics. IconNicholson focused on
creating a highly usable site experience and technical platform, which provide
diverse users with the specific information they seek quickly.

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In the software area, Grupo Banco Popular is looking to continuously
improve the development and management of application processes, obtain a
return on investment with existing applications and increase staff
productivity. The Web sites
reduce client cost and effort from researching, touring and negotiating space
options, especially when quick market entry is crucial. The company is a pioneer in the commercial real estate industry,
defining new and innovative ways for businesses, both large and small, to
successfully manage their workplace needs.

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For these purposes, the Rational family of products, SOA
(services oriented architecture) and Workplace collaboration tools are
being introduced.

New Web Sites for Regus Group Revolutionize Commercial Real Estate through an On-Demand Platform for Securing Workplaces Worldwide

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strategically situated in world capitals, premier business hubs and developing
markets.

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The application of these technologies will allow the group to
mitigate the impact of operational risks.

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The contract is expected to bring significant savings in the next three
years. Grupo Banco Popular is improving operational performance and
security, with a back -up system available in real time whenever needed."

IBM Business Consulting Services will collaborate with the group to define
and develop innovation projects for several business areas.
The new Web sites respond to the mobile, global workforce and meet a full
range of needs whether a visitor seeks a new office, a meeting room with
conference facilities, or a small office with mail capabilities and
receptionist services.

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"Globalization and increased regulatory requirements have broad
implications for European banks," said Juan Pi Llorens, Vice President IBM
Sectors SW Europe.

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Over the next
three years, IBM will continue to manage Grupo Banco Popular's systems
infrastructure , and will also cooperate in technology implementation and
technical support.

About Grupo Banco Popular

Grupo Banco Popular is the third banking group in Spain and it is formed by
Banco Popular Espaol, Banco de Andaluca, Banco de Castilla, Banco de
Crdito Balear, Banco de Galicia, Banco de Vasconia, Bancopopular-e. Its expertise in strategic consulting, user-driven
modeling and design , and systems development and integration has produced
successful results for clients including Prada , Nestle Waters North America,
EMI Music Publishing, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Fujifilm, Ziff Davis Media and
MasterCard International.

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"The Web sites bring Regus' hallmark customer service and flexible
offerings to the Web," says Robert Fisher, Creative Director at IconNicholson."

About Regus Group
Regus Group Plc is the global market leader in providing On-Demand
professional workplaces.regus.

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The contract,
which includes hardware, software and services, will help the financial
group to remain at the forefront of Spanish banking, improving efficiency,
reducing costs and gaining flexibility to meet the demands of clients in
the future. IconNicholson creates Web presence where users find
offices and meeting rooms worldwide in a few clicks

DALLAS and NEW YORK, Regus Group (LSE: RGU), the
largest provider of On-Demand professional workplaces with 750 locations, has
launched a new Web presence with the help of IconNicholson, a leading IT
professional services firm. http://www.

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