NetEvents 2007 'Technology Leader' Awards Europe

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NetEvents 2007 'Technology Leader' Awards Finalists
NetEvents 2006 'Technology Leader' Awards Winners

More than 30 top European press and analysts were involved in the judging the 'Technology Leader Awards'.

Most Innovative Technology Company 2007
Winner: Zeus Technology

Per Danielsen, Editor, Telekommunikation presenting the Innovative Technology Company Award to Paul Di Leo, Chief Executive Officer, Zeus Technology.

Finalists: Force10 Networks, Avaya

In this particular category for 'Most Innovative Technology Company 2007' the judges included industry analysts Sageza Group; and journalists from LAN Magazine (Netherlands) Telekommunikation (Denmark) and InterOperability Laboratory (USA).

Security Product of the Year 2007
Winner: Sourcefire

Keith Humphreys, Managing Consultant, EuroLAN presenting the Security Award to Michael Piontek, Security Editor, Network Computing (Germany) on behalf of Sourcefire.

Finalists: TippingPoint, Force10 Networks

In this particular category for 'Security Product of the Year' the judges included industry analysts EuroLAN Research, Quocirca; and journalists from Network Computing (Germany), Telekommunikation (Denmark) and CRN (Netherlands). On presenting the award Keith Humphreys, Managing Consultant of EuroLAN Research said "Sourcefire was the leader in the SNORT open-source project but has taken this further by identifying the majority of signatures itself and is now the definitive IPS solution."

Wireless Mobility Product of the Year 2007
Winner: DiVitas

Dean Bubley, Analyst & Founder, Disruptive Technologies presenting the Wireless Award to Vivek Khuller, Founder, President & CEO, DiVitas

Finalists:Pro Curve Networking by HP, Strix Systems

In this particular category for "Wireless Product of the Year," the judges included industry analysts from Disruptive Technologies and Quocirca as well as journalists from Comms Business Magazine (UK), News Wireless Net (UK), Telekommunikation (Denmark), Telecommagazine (Netherlands), VON Magazine (Europe) and Alt om DATA (Denmark). On presenting the award Dean Bubley, Analyst & Founder at Disruptive Analysis added that “There is a growing demand from enterprises to gain greater control over their cellphone-equipped employees, both to minimise costs and optimise productivity gains associated with mobility. As a result, there is a significant opportunity for vendors enabling fixed-mobile convergence – typically through the integration of mobile handsets and PBXs, often using dual-mode cellular/WiFi phones to take advantage of existing in-building WLAN installations.”

IP Telephony Product of the Year 2007
Winner: Avaya (Quick Edition)

Hans Steeman, Telecommagazine presenting the IP Telephony Award to Christopher Barrow, Senior Manager Analyst Relations, EMEA, Avaya.

Finalists:Atreus, Avaya (CIE)

In this particular category for 'IP Telephony Product of the Year' the judges included industry analystsYankee Group; IDC, EuroLAN Research and Datamonitor as well as journalists from Week IT (UK), CRN (Netherlands), Comms Business Magazine (UK), Telekommunikation (Denmark), Telecommagazine (Netherlands), VON Magazine (Europe), Alt om DATA (Denmark). On presenting the award Hans Steeman from Telecommagazine added that “Avaya’s Quick Edition embeds IP-PBX functionality into IP phones, eliminating the need for a separate server. The Avaya Quick Edition offers a great introduction to the benefits of IP telephony for the smaller user from SOHO through to around 20 users.”

Enterprise Product of the Year 2007
Winner: Packeteer

Bob Emmerson, European Editor, VON Magazine presenting the Enterprise Award to Camille Mendler, Vice President – Enterprise Research on behalf of Packeteer.

Finalists:Atreus, Avaya (CIE)

In this particular category for 'Enterprise Product of the Year' the judges included industry analysts IDC, Yankee Group and EuroLAN Research; and journalists from CRN (Netherlands), Telekommunikation (Denmark), VON Magazine (Europe) and LAN Magazine (Netherlands).

Metro Product of the Year 2007
Winner: Strix Systems

Camille Mendler, Vice President – Enterprise Research presenting the Metro Award to Nan Chen, VP Marketing, Strix Systems.

In this particular category for 'Metro Product of the Year' the judges included industry analysts Yankee Group and journalists from Computer Weekly (UK), Network Weekly (UK) and TechWorld (Europe). On presenting the award Camille Mendler, Vice President – Enterprise Research said "Strix Systems disrupts traditional connectivity models, enriching communications choices for consumers and enterprises alike.”

Carrier Product of the Year 2006
Winner: Alactel-Lucent

Andy Buss, Senior Analyst, Canalys presenting the Carrier Award to Mike Calabrese, Alcatel-Lucent.

Finalists:Nortel, Nextone

In this particular category for 'Carrier Product of the Year' the judges included industry analysts Canalys and Yankee Group and journalists from Comms Business Magazine (UK).