Eastman Chemical Company Approves Long-Term Agreement with Intelligroup
Intelligroup Primary Strategic Partner for ERP and e-Business Application Services

Edison, NJ (May 4, 2006): Intelligroup Inc., a consulting, business optimization, and outsourcing firm serving global corporations, today announced that Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN), a leading international chemical company, has extended their contract with Intelligroup to provide application development services through 2008. This strategic agreement extends Intelligroup’s role as a primary provider of application development services for Eastman's SAP applications which support its operations in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Europe. The agreement also establishes Intelligroup as a provider of application development services for Eastman's e-Business applications and other Microsoft related systems.

Eastman’s SAP system integrates the company’s business processes globally and is critical to the company’s supply chain management strategy. Intelligroup provides on-going application development through a combination of onsite and offshore resources. Intelligroup’s Competency Center in Hyderabad, India provides Eastman with additional experienced consulting services that scale to meet the demands of a global operation.

“Eastman counts Intelligroup among an elite group of strategic suppliers of IT services. We value and rely on Intelligroup’s in-depth knowledge of SAP and ability to provide experienced functional and technical resources, both onsite and offshore”, said Jerry Hale, Vice President & CIO, Eastman Chemical Company. “Intelligroup helps us drive value from our initial investment and provides quality service at a cost effective rate”.

“Eastman Chemical Company is one of Intelligroup’s most valued and loyal customers. We underscore our commitment to continue providing high value ERP and e-Business development and support services to Eastman for many years to come,” said Vikram Gulati, President and CEO of Intelligroup. “We are proud of our strong and growing strategic relationship with Eastman. It is an honor and privilege to play a key role as a strategic supplier of mission-critical applications for Eastman and other global customers.”

About Intelligroup
Intelligroup is a vertically led ERP focused Life Cycle Management partner serving global corporations as well as public sector clients. Its proven Global delivery model has enabled customers to accelerate results and reduce costs significantly. With deep expertise in industry-specific enterprise solutions, Intelligroup has earned a reputation for consistently exceeding client expectations. Intelligroup develops implements and supports IT solutions for some of the largest U.S. school systems and global corporations including GE, Hershey, Abbott Labs, Eastman Chemical, Hitachi, and Kimball International.