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Lori Spendley
Vision Events
603.471.4215
lori.spendley@gartner.com
Leading Systems Integrators Award Best Technology Products
During Annual EnterpriseVision™ Event
Bedford, N.H., August 2, 2001 – The leading Systems Integrators acknowledged the most innovative technologies by enterprise vendors during the"‘Best of EnterpriseVision Awards"™ held July 29-31 at The Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel and Spa in Pasadena, Calif. The "Best of EnterpriseVision Awards" have been acknowledged as one of the information technology industry's leading honors – the only awards in the industry selected directly by the Systems Integrator community. EnterpriseVision is produced by Vision Events‚, a Gartner, Inc (NYSE: IT and ITB) company.
These award winners were selected by a prequalified audience of approximately 50 Systems Integrators invited to attend EnterpriseVision to preview and learn about new technologies and products while assessing potential partnership opportunities. The event format provided focused, confidential boardroom meetings which are an integral part of the decision-making process that Systems Integrators undertake in order to chose the vendors shaping the industry.
"Winning a"‘Best of EnterpriseVision Award" while the technology sector is undergoing a major correction, really exemplifies this recognition for industry excellence," said Sally Hewett, event director for EnterpriseVision. “These winners were chosen by leading Systems Integrators for their ability to provide world class solutions and for a renewed commitment to creating successful channel programs."
The nominees and award winners demonstrated a strong commitment to the channel and to providing innovative technology. The winners of the latest “Best of EnterpriseVision Awards” were as follows:
- Best Product Networking Technologies – RiverSoft
- Best Product Software Applications – Iridian Technologies
- Best Product Software Infrastructure – Aether Systems
- Best eSolutions - Sybase
- Best Channel Strategy – PowerQuest
- Best Vendor Presentation – Trend Micro
- Best Vendor – Iridian Technologies
For a complete list of nominees and winners or for additional information, please contact Kimberly Becker at 603-471-4233 or visit our Web site at www.enterprise-vision.com.
About Vision Events
Vision Events, a Gartner company, is a leading producer of highly focused channel Events that bring together the leading Vendors and Resellers in private boardroom appointments to form strategic partnerships and secure new business in the information technology sector. Additional information about Vision Events can be found on the Internet at www.visionevents.com.
About Gartner
Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,000 clients understand technology and drive business growth. Gartner's divisions consist of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting, Gartner Measurement and Gartner Events. Founded in 1979, Gartner, Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and consists of 4,600 associates, including 1,400 research analysts and consultants, in more than 80 locations worldwide. The company achieved fiscal 2000 revenues of $859 million. For more information, visit www.gartner.com.
