Everything Channel's CRN Salutes the 2009 Tech InnovatorsList Showcases Technology Vendors that Have Introduced New Solutions That Drive Advances in the Technology ChannelPRNewswire Everything Channel's CRN, a division of United Business Media, today announced the 2009 Tech Innovators Awards. The Tech Innovators have introduced new solutions that drive advances throughout the technology channel. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091118/NY13986LOGO ) "Innovation has been a critical, driving force behind growth and expansion of the IT industry since its inception and that innovation continues to this day. As a result of the steady, hard and often unheralded work in the R&D labs throughout the industry, technology, cultural and business leadership happens every day," said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director, Everything Channel. "Congratulations to this year's innovators. We applaud you on your success." The 2009 Tech Innovators for the best technical advances in the all areas of high tech throughout the past 12 months include: -- Editor's Choice: Autodesk, Inc., Autodesk Inventor
-- Tech Innovator of the Year: Fortinet
-- Tech Innovator of the Year: Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
-- Tech Innovator of the Year: Xerox Corporation
-- Virtualization: Citrix Systems, Inc., Citrix XenServer
-- Networking - Voice/Data (VoIP): Digium, Switchvox AA300
-- Storage: FalconStor Software, Inc., FalconStor File-interface
Deduplication System (FDS)
-- Security: Fortinet, Fortinet FortiGate-620B
-- Managed Services: GFI Software Ltd, GFI MAX (HoundDog)
-- PCs - Workstations: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Z Workstation series
-- Data Networking: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Virtual Connect Flex-10
-- Servers; Industry Standard: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP ProLiant G6
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-- Servers; High End: IBM, IBM System z10 Business Class Mainframe
-- Printing & Imaging - Scanners: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Scanjet
7000 Sheet-feed Scanner
-- Business Software Enterprise: InMage Systems, Inc., InMage Scout
-- PCs - Portables/Ultraportables/Netbooks: Panasonic Computer Solutions
Company, Panasonic Toughbook H1
-- Networking - Wireless: Ruckus Wireless, Inc., ZoneFlex 7962
-- Display - LCD/Signage: Samsung Electronics America, Samsung UT Series
Professional LCD
-- Display - Projection: ViewSonic Corporation, PJD6381 Short Throw 3D
Ready Projector
-- Printing & Imaging: Printers: Xerox Corporation, Phaser 7500
-- Software - Productivity/SMB: Zimbra, Zimbra Desktop
The Tech Innovators were nominated by their individual companies and final selections were made by the editors of CRN. In order to participate, products were required to have been introduced (as a new product or significant upgrade) after August 1, 2008 and all products were required to be shipping in volume by July 30, 2009. Products were also required to be sold via commercial or retail channels. Winners will be included in the December 14 issue of CRN. To read about the Tech Innovators, go to www.channelweb.com. Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com) Everything Channel is the one-stop shop for managing and accelerating technology sales. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with unparalleled audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels through an extensive database. Everything Channel provides innovative field sales and marketing solutions to arm the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results. About United Business Media Limited (www.unitedbusinessmedia.com) United Business Media Limited (UBM) is a global media and marketing services company that informs markets and brings the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print, and with the information they need to do business successfully. UBM serves professional and commercial communities, from IT professionals to doctors, from journalists to jewelry dealers, from farmers to pharmacists around the world UBM employs more than 6,500 people in more than 30 countries. UBM's businesses operating in the US include CMPMedica, Commonwealth Business Media, Everything Channel, PR Newswire, RISI, TechInsights, TechWeb and Think Services. UBM is listed on the London Stock Exchange (UBM.L) and has a market capitalization of $1.6 billion. Contact Maureen Park Everything Channel 516 562 5942 maureen.park@ec.ubm.com First Call Analyst: PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com SOURCE: Everything Channel CONTACT: Maureen Park, Everything Channel, +1-516-562-5942, Web Site: http://www.everythingchannel.com/ |