8e6 Technologies Named Technology Council of Southern California's
''Network and Security Company of the Year''
Friday, February 29, 2008
Company Honored for Extraordinary Contributions to the Region's Growth in Technology Innovation
ORANGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--8e6 Technologies, the leading independent provider of Web filtering and insider threat management solutions for mid-size to large enterprises, today announced that the Technology Council of Southern California has named 8e6 Technologies as the Council’s “Network and Security Company of the Year.” The Awards, now in their 14th year, were presented on Thursday, February 28, 2008 in Los Angeles to honor individuals and companies that have made extraordinary contributions to the growth of Southern California as a center for technological innovation.
"Northern California, including Silicon Valley, has long been the recognized center for technology innovation, but an increasing number of innovative companies backed by venture investment are establishing themselves in the Southern California region,” said George Shih, CEO of 8e6 Technologies. “We have long been recognized by our customers as a global leader in Web filtering, but it is a great honor to be recognized as a model for success in our own region as well.”
In the category of “Network and Security Company of the Year,” 8e6 Technologies beat out other finalists, including High Tower Software and Integrien Corporation, for this honor. In all, 23 industry leaders in eight categories were honored for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Southern California technology community.
According to Catrina Luedtke, executive director, Technology Council, “This year’s awards once again featured an amazing array of technology companies with compelling growth and leadership stories. We are pleased to recognize 8e6 Technologies among the ‘best of the best’ in technology from Southern California in 2008.”
The Technology Council of Southern California award comes at a time when 8e6 is being recognized for its outstanding technical innovation and leadership by customers and industry organizations alike. The company was recently named a “Best of 2007 Product Selection” by SC Magazine based on a round-up review of commercial Web filtering products, and the company’s 8e6 Mobile Client laptop filtering product was also given a “Award of Excellence” by Technology & Learning for its ability to extend the safety of Internet filtering beyond traditional school walls and onto school-issued laptops, even when the system connects outside of the institution's network. OC Metro also recently named the company one of the 10 “Best Companies to Work For” in Orange County.
About the Technology Council of Southern California
The Technology Council of Southern California is the premier forum for the region’s technology leaders, providing events, connections, information and resources to help technology companies succeed. From recognizing excellence in innovation through its annual awards event to providing access to funding through VentureNet, the Technology Council supports companies throughout their entire corporate lifecycles. Founded in 1991 as the Software Council of Southern California, the Technology Council has a 17-year history of supporting technology companies across the region. For more information visi www.tcosc.org.
About 8e6 Technologies
8e6 Technologies is the leading independent provider of Web filtering and insider threat management solutions for mid-size to large enterprises, protecting millions of users worldwide. The company's award-winning appliance suite requires no additional infrastructure or software to install, resulting in the lowest total cost of ownership on the market. 8e6 is recognized for its real-time analysis, reporting capabilities and unmatched forensics that reduce security, legal and compliance risk. The company's solutions are customizable to meet individual customer requirements, yet are powerful enough to meet the performance demands of the largest corporations in the world. A Web filtering pioneer since 1995, the company maintains headquarters in Orange, California, and has a network of channel partners worldwide. For more information, please call 888.786.7999 or visit www.8e6.com.
