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Sprite Software Named Hi-Tech Emerging Company of the Year
AUCKLAND, NZ. – Nov. 6, 2006 – Sprite Software today announced that PricewaterhouseCoopers has named Sprite Software as Hi-Tech Merging Company of the year for 2006. The 2006 PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards celebrate New Zealand’s most successful and innovative hi-tech companies and honor outstanding individual achievement.
Now in its 13th year, the Hi-Tech Awards recognize kiwi companies and individuals behind the growth and promotion of the New Zealand hi-tech industry, which comprises the software, electronics, biotechnology, telecommunications and creative technology sectors. It is one of the most prestigious accolades in the New Zealand business community, putting local talent well and truly in the spotlight.
“The New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards serve to highlight the importance of developing supra-national products and services in the IT industryâ€, said international judging panel member Vinton Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist for Google. “Success in any business requires creativity and hard work, especially so in the highly competitive and global IT industry.”
Sprite Software is a global leader in providing solutions to help individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, and large enterprises assure the security, availability and consistency of their mobile device information.
“With information and technology as the cornerstones of businesses today, the need for comprehensive, mobile data protection is a priority for our customers,” said Sean Connolly, Chief Executive Officer, Sprite Software. “Sprite is pleased to receive the 2006 PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand Hi-Tech Award for Emerging Company of the Year.
About Sprite Software
Sprite Software provides solutions to help individuals and businesses assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. Founded in 2001 by the creators of the industry-leading cloning solution now known as Symantec Ghostâ„¢, businesses and consumers now turn to Sprite Software as the trusted vendor for the protection of critical information stored on their handheld devices and mobile phones. More information is available at www.spritesoftware.com.
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