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About IBM services

IBM is the world's largest information technology services and consulting
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initiative is consistent with IBM 's focus on higher value services
engagements. In addition, IBM will continue to work with GM's Information
Systems and Services organization to define and develop new business
applications to support their global business strategy.

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, Borders Group is a leading
global retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,200 stores
and over 32,000 employees worldwide.

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About Borders Group

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Borders Group Converts 10 Waldenbooks Locations in Northern California to Borders Express Stores

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General Motors selected IBM to participate in
the operation and support of its global IT computing infrastructure, IBM
announced today.
Borders Group piloted the conversion of 37 Waldenbooks stores to
Borders Express stores in 2004.
For more information on store specific grand opening events visit
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"IBM's expertise in developing IT systems and in managing and operating
global IT infrastructures will help GM achieve new levels of IT
performance," said Frank Roney, IBM's Managing Director, General Motors
Account. IBM services business delivers integrated, flexible and
resilient processes across companies and through business partners,
enabling clients to save money and transform their businesses to be more
competitive .----Borders Group
(NYSE:BGP) has converted 10 Waldenbooks locations in Northern
California to Borders Express(TM) stores including:

Capitola Mall, Capitola

Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights

Sierra Vista Mall, Clovis

Sun Valley Mall, Concord

Hanford Mall, Hanford

Southland Mall, Hayward

Vintage Fair Shopping Center, Modesto

The Pavilion at Silicon Valley, San Jose

Valley Fair Plaza, Santa Clara

Coddington Shopping Center, Santa Rosa

Grand opening events including appearances by children's book
characters, author signings and special giveaways will take place at
these locations Saturday, May 14.

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Customers are sure to enjoy the
clean, stylish design of the new Borders Express stores as well as an
expanded merchandise selection -- including music, movies, gifts and
stationery -- and lower everyday pricing on a broad selection of
bestsellers .

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addition, IBM will play a strong role in the integration management and
operations support of GM's worldwide IT computing infrastructure. "This expansion of our work with
IBM will be an important component in our company's global operations. For more information, visit www.

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IBM will help GM increase its ability to fully leverage information
technology and support integration management of computing infrastructure
driving the implementation of GM's Standardized Work infrastructure
processes. During 2005, the company plans to
expand the conversion program to approximately 75 to 100 additional
stores, in an effort to create a more compelling mall-store presence,
and deliver more consistent brand value across all formats.bordersstores.

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This award could be worth up to $500 million over the
next five years.

Under the agreement, IBM will support the applications of GM's Service and
Parts operations as well as its manufacturing quality assurance systems.

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Providing industry leadership in areas such as service delivery and
support, supplier compliance, and proactive security management, IBM will
collaborate with GM on future computing infrastructure management
initiatives.

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"General Motors looks forward to continuing to leverage IBM's reach and
scale in today's globalized economy," said Ralph Szygenda, GM's Group Vice
President and Chief Information Officer.

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"The new initiatives we'll participate in at General Motors expand
on our long-standing relationship.

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PRESS RELEASE IBM Wins GM Information Technology Award

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Some 190,000 professionals in more than 160 countries help
clients integrate information technology with business value -- from the
business transformation and industry expertise of IBM Business Consulting
Services to hosting, infrastructure, technology design and training
services.

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