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Mike Sponseller
8/1/2005 - IBM, Novell, Red Hat, HP, Mozilla Foundation, Appro and Rackable Systems finalists in multiple categories; Winners announced next week in San Francisco
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – August 1, 2005 – IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for technology markets around the globe, today announced finalists for the LinuxWorld Product Excellence Awards, to be presented at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo® next week in San Francisco. Judged by a group of respected industry experts managed by LinuxWorld Magazine, the LinuxWorld Product Excellence Awards recognize product and service innovations by LinuxWorld exhibitors. Winners will be announced in a ceremony at the event on Tuesday, August 9 at 4:30 p.m.
LinuxWorld Conference & Expo runs August 8-11, 2005 at Moscone Center West. The LinuxWorld exhibit hall floor opens on Tuesday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. Exhibit hall passes are free on or before August 7, 2005 – passes cost $35.00 thereafter. Register for free exhibit hall passes at http://www.linuxworldexpo.com.
The LinuxWorld Product Excellence Awards are divided into 13 product categories, representing major areas of innovation in the Linux and Open Source community. The judges will also select one product or service that represents a major step forward for Linux in the marketplace as “Best of Show.”
Finalists include:
Best Security Solution
• Astaro: Astaro Security Linux / Astaro Security Gateway
• Kaspersky Lab: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Version 5.5 for Linux, FreeBSD and OpenBSD Mail Server/File Server/Workstation
• Novell: Novell Security Suite
• Red Hat: Red Hat Directory Server
• Sun Wah Linux Limited: Sun Wah Linux RAYS SS
Most Innovative Hardware Solution
• AMD: AMD Dual Core Opteron Processors
• BlackDog: BlackDog
• EmperorLinux, Inc.: Emperor Linux Toucan T43 Linux Laptop
• Levanta: Levanta Intrepid
Best Servers
• Aberdeen LLC: Aberdeen Stonehaven A261
• Rackable Systems: Rackable Systems C2002
• IBM: IBM eServer xSeries 366
• Unisys Corporation: ES7000 Real-Time Capacity Series
• Sun Microsystems: The Dual-core Sun Fire(TM) V40z Server
Best Integration Solution
• LTSP: Linux Terminal Server Project
• Win4Lin, Inc: Win4Lin Pro 1.0
• Versora: Versora Progression Desktop
• Resolvo Systems Pte Ltd: Resolvo MoveOver Enterprise Edition
• Novacoast, Inc: Asterisk RD
Best Data Backup or Storage Solution
• Appro: Appro AR3015 NAS
• BakBone Software: Netvault 7.3
• Coraid, Inc: SATA+RAID EtherDrive Storage Appliance
• Portlock: Portlock Storage Manager
• Storix, Inc: System Backup Administrator for Linux
Best Database Solution
• Enterprise DB Corporation: Enterprise DB 2005
• IBM: DB2 8.2.2 Optimized for SAP
• MySQL: MySQL Network
• Oracle: Oracle DB 10g Release 2
Best Open Source Solution
• Mozilla Foundation: Firefox 1.0.5
• Linux Terminal Server Project: Linux Terminal Server Project
• Mambo: Mambo
• IBM: Derby 10.1
Best Utility/Grid
• Rackable Systems: Rackable Systems Parallel File System Solution
• IBM: IBM Grid and Grow offering
• SWsoft: Virtuozzo for Linux
• Virtual Iron: Virtual Iron VFe
• HP: HP NonStop & SimDesk Open Source Solution
Best Desktop/Productivity/Business Application
• ThinkFree: ThinkFree Office 3
• VMware: VMware Workstation 5
• Xandros, Inc: Xandros Desktop OS 3 v3 Business Edition
Best Systems Management Tools
• Userful: DiscoverStation 4.0
• The OpenNMS Project: OpenNMS
• IBM: Tivoli Intelligent Orchestrator
• Novell: Novell ZENworks 7 Linux Management
Best Messaging Solution
• Mozilla Foundation: Thunderbird 1.0.5
• CommuniGate Systems – a division of Stalker Software: Communigate Pro
• Scalix: Scalix Community Edition
Best Clustering Solution
• SteelEye Technology: LifeKeeper for Linux version 5
• Red Hat: Red Hat Global File System
• HP: XC Clusters
• Appro: XtremeBlade Cluster Solutions
• Emic Networks: Emic m/cluster
Best Application Development Platform or Tool
• SlickEdit: SlickEdit v10
• Novell: Mono
• Trolltech, Inc: Qt 4
• Parasoft Corporation: Parasoft Jtest
For more information on the awards and LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, visit www.linuxworldexpo.com.
About LinuxWorld Conference & Expo
LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is the premier event exclusively focused on Linux and Open Source solutions. As the world’s most comprehensive marketplace for Open Source products and services, LinuxWorld provides business decision-makers with information and resources to implement Linux and Open Source solutions into business infrastructure and enterprise networks. For more information or to register for the event, visit the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Web site at www.linuxworldexpo.com, or call (800) 657-1474. For exhibiting opportunities, please contact Frank Netherwood at (508) 424-4860 or Frank_Netherwood@idg.com.
About IDG World Expo
IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. As the leading technology event management company, IDG World Expo leverages its experience and knowledge of technology-focused events and conferences, enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of influential buyers. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld Conference & Expo®, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Bio•IT World Conference + Expo®, Wireless Sensing Solutions®, Syndicāte™, GridWorld™, Real Time CRM Solutions™, RoboBusiness and RoboNexus. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.
About IDG
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO®, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.
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Contact:
Mike Sponseller
IDG World Expo
+1.508.424.4837
mike_sponseller@idg.com
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