Live360 2015 Orlando

Live! 360 IT & Developer Conference Set to Sell Out

Only 50 Spots Remain for the Event Featuring Visual Studio, SQL Server and SharePoint Technologies, World-Class IT Content, and Modern Application Techniques

IRVINE, Calif. – Nov. 5, 2015 – The 1105 Media Enterprise Computing Group—producer of the Live! 360, Visual Studio Live! and TechMentor conferences and the publishers of MSDN Magazine and Redmond—has announced that its last event of 2015, the fourth annual Live! 360 conference has set a new registration record and is nearing sold-out capacity.

"Registration for this year's conference is up 40 percent over last year's Live! 360 conference," said Henry Allain, chief operating officer, 1105 Media Inc. "We are very excited to welcome attendees and partners to what will be one of the best industry education and networking events of the year."

Taking place Nov. 16 – Nov. 20 at Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Universal Orlando, Fla., Live! 360 is comprised of five co-located events: Visual Studio Live!, SharePoint Live!, SQL Server Live!, Modern Apps Live! and TechMentor. Developers and IT pros can register online for just one of the co-located conferences and get unlimited access to any of the five Live! 360 events, creating a one-of-a-kind event experience for each attendee.

"With only 50 attendee spots remaining, this year's event is on track to not only be the best-performing, but also the best in terms of attendee experience," says Brent Sutton, senior event director of the 1105 Enterprise Computing Group. "Live! 360 is unique for several reasons. One is the attendee's ability to build a personalized, custom agenda from more than 180 educational sessions. The technical content and training is specifically crafted to suit almost every IT and developer title. Another is the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow developers and IT pros from around the world—last year more than 35 countries were represented. Finally, this event provides the perfect locale for bringing the family along to combine a week's worth of learning and fun."

In addition to the technical content and insightful keynotes, Live! 360 will offer attendees the opportunity to meet one-on-one with vendors and sponsors in the exhibit hall. Exhibitors include event partners Microsoft, Magenic and Amazon Web Services; platinum sponsors Gridstore, Pluralsight and Sencha; and gold sponsors e-SignLive, GitHub and Idera.

More information and registration details can be found at https://live360events.com. Live! 360 2016 will take place Dec. 5 – Dec. 9 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, Fla. Registration will be available in the first quarter of 2016.

Visual Studio Live! 2016 dates can be found at https://vslive.com.

TechMentor 2016 dates can be found at https://techmentorevents.com.

About 1105 Enterprise Computing Group
1105 Enterprise Computing Group (ECG), a division of 1105 Media, Inc., provides integrated B-to-B media solutions targeting the network and enterprise markets. It provides news, in-depth analysis, and hands-on information for IT executives, directors, managers, developers, administrators and channel partners. Flagship print properties include Redmond, Redmond Channel Partner, MSDN Magazine and Virtualization Review. Online properties include ADTmag.com, ESJ.com, MCPmag.com, MSDNmagazine.com, RCPmag.com, Redmondmag.com, VirtualizationReview.com and VisualStudioMagazine.com. Events include TechMentor, Live! 360 and Visual Studio Live! https://1105ECG.com

About 1105 Media, Inc.
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to-business markets, including the public sector (FED/SLED) information technology community; enterprise computing; industrial health, safety, and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare. 1105's offerings span marketing services; print and online magazines, journals, and newsletters; seminars, conferences, and trade shows; training courseware; web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, CA, with offices throughout the United States. https://1105media.com

Contact:
Brent Sutton
Sr. Event Director
Live! 360 / 1105 Media
(415) 518-1962
bsutton@1105media.com

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Rajeev Kapur 2015 FOLIO Honoree

Rajeev Kapur Top 100 Honoree - Up-and-Coming Trailblazers 2015 - Folio Magazine

Rajeev Kapur has been making big moves at 1105 Media since taking over in November 2014. In a surprise deal, he sold off the company’s education tech events to bolster the balance sheet. But within a few months, 1105 launched another event for 2016 and consolidated its marketing services under a new division, the 05 Group. Kapur replaced outgoing CEO Neal Vitale and was hired partly because he was an industry outsider. He was previously CEO of Sonic Emotion, a developer of 3D sound technology.

http://www.foliomag.com/2015/2015-folio-100-honorees-coming-trailblazers/7/

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1105 Media Announces Eddie & Ozzie Award Winners and Honorable Mentions

(VIENNA, VA, October 27, 2015)— 1105 Media Inc., a leading B2B publisher, has been named winner and/or honorable mention in five of Folio's Eddie & Ozzie Award categories.

For more than 20 years, the Eddie & Ozzie awards have recognized excellence in magazine editorial and design across all sectors of the industry. Winners and honorable mentions were decided by a panel of more than 300 judges, who narrowed down 2,800 entries into a pool of roughly 1,000 finalists.

1105 Media’s Folio Eddie Award Winners:

  • B-to-B - Column / Blog - Technology / Telecom
    • Winner: ADTmag.com's The Agile Architect: "Learn Faster with Agile Spikes" by Mark J. Balbes, Ph.D.
    • Honorable Mention: RCPmag.com: “Bekker's Blog” by Scott Bekker
  • B-to-B – Full Issue – Technology / Telecom
    • Honorable Mention:  Redmond Channel Partner, December 2014 issue (Scott Bekker, Editor in Chief)
  • B-to-B - Website - Technology / Telecom
    • Honorable Mention:  Redmondmag.com

1105 Media's Folio Ozzie Award Winners:

  • B-to-B – Site Design
    • Honorable Mention: ESJ.com (Scott Shultz, Designer; Rodrigo Munoz, Senior Front-end Developer/Designer)
    • Honorable Mention: VirtualizationReview.com (Scott Shultz, Designer; Rodrigo Munoz, Senior Front-end Developer/Designer)
  • B-to-B – Use of Digital Imagery
    • Honorable Mention: GCN, July 2014 Cover (Dragutin Cvijanovic & Jeff Langkau, Illustrator/Photographer; Jeff Langkau, Creative Director; Dragutin Cvijanovic, Art Director)

"1105 Media consistently produces high-quality and leading edge publications and websites that serve our readers with the information they want and our advertisers with the outreach they need," said Henry Allain, Chief Operating Officer. "I'm incredibly proud of both our Enterprise Computing and Public Sector business units' editorial and design staff for receiving these well deserved accolades. The entire team at 1105 Media works hard to produce superior products, and I'm thrilled that they're receiving recognition from such a well respected awards program as Folio's Eddies & Ozzies."

View 1105 Media's online winners and finalists here:

All of the winners can also be viewed on Foliomag.com at http://www.foliomag.com/the_lists/2015-folio-eddie-ozzie-award-finalists/

About Enterprise Computing Group
1105 Enterprise Computing Group (ECG), a division of 1105 Media, Inc., provides integrated B-to-B media solutions targeting the network and enterprise markets. ECG provides news, in-depth analysis, and hands-on information for IT executives, directors, managers, developers, administrators and channel partners. https://1105ECG.com

About 1105 Public Sector Media Group
1105 Public Sector Media Group (PSMG), a division of 1105 Media, Inc., provides information, insight and analysis to the Government IT and Education IT (FED/SLED) sectors. http://1105publicsector.com

About 1105 Media, Inc.
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to-business markets, including the public sector (FED/SLED) information technology community; enterprise computing; industrial health, safety, and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare. 1105's offerings span marketing services; print and online magazines, journals, and newsletters; seminars, conferences, and trade shows; training courseware; web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, CA, with offices throughout the United States. https://1105media.com

Emily Jacobs
ejacobs@1105media.com
703.876.5052

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ACQUIRE Show Announces Call for Government Training

(VIENNA, VA, October 14, 2015)—1105 Media, Inc. today announced a Call for Government Training for ACQUIRE 2016, taking place June 8-9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Produced by the same teams behind the FCW, GCN, Washington Technology, Defense Systems and Federal Soup media brands, the conference program will feature training courses from a diverse range of government agencies, a variety of informative breakout sessions, visionary keynotes and educational clinics on the show floor.

ACQUIRE will provide government agencies, as well as industry experts, an opportunity to engage federal and military personnel with education and training opportunities across seven tracks: Acquisition Management, Information Technology, Office Management, Professional Services, Project Management, Happy Fed and Washington Technology Industry Days.

Strategists, managers, decision makers, buyers and end users from every government department and agency from across the country will be at ACQUIRE to take advantage of mission-critical training, earn CLPs and further their professional development.

"We expect ACQUIRE will be the 2016 destination event for government professionals. Training courses will be offered in one central location by multiple government agencies and industry subject-matter experts," said Anne A. Armstrong, Chief Content Officer at 1105 Media. "We believe ACQUIRE will transform the way government professionals select the training that advances both their agency’s mission and their careers."

ACQUIRE invites all government and military agencies and departments and corporations to submit an application for training courses. There is no limit to the number of applications allowed. Submissions are due Friday, November 6, 2015 by 5pm EST. Please visit: https://acquireshow.com/submission.

Sponsorships and booth sales for ACQUIRE are now available, and attendee registration will open in January 2016. Please visit: https://ACQUIREshow.com.

About 1105 Public Sector Media Group
1105 Public Sector Media Group, a division of 1105 Media, Inc., provides information, insight and analysis to the Government IT and Education IT (FED/SLED) sectors. Our content platforms include print, digital, online, events and a broad spectrum of marketing services. http://1105publicsector.com

About 1105 Media, Inc.
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to-business markets, including the public sector (FED/SLED) information technology community; enterprise computing; industrial health, safety, and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare. 1105's offerings span marketing services; print and online magazines, journals, and newsletters; seminars, conferences, and trade shows; training courseware; web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, CA, with offices throughout the United States. https://1105media.com

Emily Jacobs
ejacobs@1105media.com
703.876.5052

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HMEB New Product Awards 2015

HME Business 2015 New Product Award Winners Announced

DALLAS, October 6, 2015 – HME Business, the top business management resource for HME professionals, announced the winners of its 2015 New Product Awards competition today. The HME Business New Product Award honors outstanding product development achievements by HME manufacturer and service providers. Thirteen winning products were selected in the second year of this program.

The winners are:

Auto Access
BraunAbility MXV

Beds & Support Surfaces
ROHO, A Permobil Group Company – ROHO Sensor Ready Cushion with Smart Check

Business Services
ARI Network Services, ARI Premium Directory Management

Business Technology
Brightree MyForms

Diabetic Supply
ARKRAY GLUCOCARD Shine Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Home Access
MHI Safe-er-Grip Brush Bar

Mobility – Scooters (tie)
HeartWay USA (PF7S) Royale4S Luxury Scooter
Pride Mobility Products Corp. Go-Go Folding Scooter

Mobility - Wheelchairs
Quantum Rehab Q6 Edge 2.0 Power Chair with iLevel

Respiratory – In-Home Equipment
Inova Labs Activox DUO2

Respiratory – Portable Equipment
Philips Respironics SimplyGo Mini Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Retail (tie)
Dr. Comfort Rejuva
Roscoe Medical – The Viverity Pain Relief Pad

Winners will receive awards and will be recognized at the 2015 Medtrade Fall Expo in Atlanta October 27-29. They will also be featured on the HME Business website, hme-business.com, and will be highlighted in the December 2015 issue of HME Business magazine. The magazine is distributed to more than 17,000* subscribers monthly as well as at key industry trade events such as Medtrade, and its website is visited by thousands** of HME industry professionals every month.

“It is exciting to see how many outstanding products are being introduced in our industry, especially in the mobility and respiratory categories,” said David Kopf, editor of HME Business magazine. “The entries demonstrate that today’s manufacturers and business service companies serving the HME industry are giving providers the tools they need to survive and thrive despite a difficult reimbursement and regulatory environment. We were very pleased to see all the entries and look forward to seeing even more next year.”

Information about the 2016 HME Business New Product Award will be available at hme-business.com in the spring of 2016.

*BPA Brand Report, June 2015
**Media Owner’s Own Data

For more information, please contact
Susan May
Group Marketing Director, 1105 Media
Security, Safety, and Health Group
14901 Quorum Drive, Suite 425
Dallas, TX 75254
Phone: 972-687-6744
E-mail: smay@1105media.com

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2015 Campus Technology Readers’ Choice Award Winners Announced

(VIENNA, VA., September 30, 2015)—Campus Technology, published by 1105 Public Sector Media Group, is pleased to announce the Winners of the inaugural Campus Technology Readers' Choice Awards.

In Campus Technology's first ever Readers' Choice Awards, education technology professionals voted for the software, hardware and services they consider most vital to the mission and business of higher education.

"Technology in the higher education space has grown leaps and bounds over the last few decades," said David Nagel, 1105 Public Sector Media Group's Editorial Director of Education. "Unfortunately, educators are often stereotyped as 'anti-technology' or even ‘technologically illiterate.' However, our Readers' Choice survey shows that educators at all levels value technology as an integral part of the educational process. Campus Technology is proud to honor the technology companies whose work — both commercial and open source — has contributed so much to the evolution of higher education."

2015's Readers Choice Award Winners:

  • LMS & E-Learning Software
    • Platinum Winner: Blackboard Learn
    • Gold Winner: Moodle
    • Silver Winner: Instructure Canvas
  • E-Portfolios
    • Platinum Winner: Blackboard Learn
    • Gold Winner: Moodle
    • Silver Winner: Chalk & Wire
  • Other Instructional Tools
    • Platinum Winner: Grammarly
    • Gold Winner: ArcGIS Online
    • Silver Winner: DreamBox Learning Math (TIE)
    • Silver Winner: Learning.com
  • Student Information Systems & Data Management
    • Platinum Winner: Ellucian
    • Gold Winner: Oracle PeopleSoft
    • Silver Winner: Blackbaud Student Information System
  • ERP
    • Platinum Winner: Ellucian (PowerCampus, Banner, Colleague)
    • Gold Winner: Oracle (any package)
    • Silver Winner: Campus Management
  • CRM
    • Platinum Winner: Ellucian
    • Gold Winner: Hobsons/Starfish Retention Solutions
    • Silver Winner: Campus Labs
  • Student Response Systems & Classroom Clickers
    • Platinum Winner: i>Clicker
    • Gold Winner: Turning Technologies (Insight 360, TurningPoint or RemotePoll)
    • Silver Winner: Poll Everywhere
  • Lecture Capture
    • Platinum Winner: Adobe Presenter (TIE)
    • Platinum Winner: Echo360 Active Learning Platform
    • Silver Winner: Sonic Foundry Mediasite (TIE)
    • Silver Winner: Panopto
  • Document Camera
    • Platinum Winner: Epson
    • Gold Winner: Sony
    • Silver Winner:  Canon (TIE)
    • Silver Winner: InFocus
  • Interactive Whiteboards
    • Platinum Winner: Smart Technologies
    • Gold Winner: Epson
    • Silver Winner: Sharp
  • Videoconferencing & Web Conferencing
    • Platinum Winner: Polycom
    • Gold Winner: Microsoft Lync
    • Silver Winner: Cisco Telepresence
  • Virtual Classroom/Meeting Software
    • Platinum Winner: GoToMeeting.com
    • Gold Winner: Blackboard Learn (TIE)
    • Gold Winner: Google+ Hangout
  • Classroom Audio Distribution/Sound Enhancement
    • Platinum Winner: Smart Audio classroom amplification system
    • Gold Winner: Lightspeed classroom audio system (TIE)
    • Gold Winner: Califone
  • Captioning Tools
    • Platinum Winner: Automatic Sync Technologies CaptionSync
    • Gold Winner: Telestream (TIE)
    • Gold Winner: 3PlayMedia
  • Classroom Presentation Software
    • Platinum Winner: Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Gold Winner: Prezi
    • Silver Winner: Apple Keynote
  • Office/Productivity Suite
    • Platinum Winner: Microsoft Office/Office
    • Gold Winner: Google Apps
    • Silver Winner: Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Multimedia Authoring Suites & Creative Software
    • Platinum Winner: Adobe Creative Cloud
    • Gold Winner: Apple Creativity Apps
  • E-Learning Authoring
    • Platinum Winner: Camtasia Studio
    • Gold Winner: Adobe Creative Cloud
    • Silver Winner: SmartBuilder
  • Media Tablet
    • Platinum Winner: Apple iPad
    • Gold Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab/Tab Pro
    • Silver Winner: Google Nexus (TIE)
    • Silver Winner: Dell Venue
    • Silver Winner: Lenovo Yoga
  • Chromebook
    • Platinum Winner: Google
    • Gold Winner: Samsung
    • Silver Winner: Lenovo (TIE)
    • Silver Winner: Samsung (ATIV, etc.)
  • Windows Tablet
    • Platinum Winner: Microsoft Surface/Surface Pro
    • Gold Winner: Lenovo Yoga/ThinkPad
    • Silver Winner: Dell Venue 11.4% (TIE)
    • Silver Winner: Samsung (ATIV, etc.)
  • Convertible Notebooks/2-in-1 Notebooks
    • Platinum Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad/Yoga
    • Gold Winner: Dell Venue/Inspiron
    • Silver Winner: HP Elitebook Revolve/Specter
  • Notebooks
    • Platinum Winner: Apple (MacBook, MacBook Pro)
    • Gold Winner: Dell (Latitude, Inspiron, Vostro, Precision ...)
    • Silver Winner: HP (Stream, ProBook, EliteBook ...)
  • Virtual Desktops and Thin Clients
    • Platinum Winner: Microsoft Surface/Surface Pro
    • Gold Winner: Samsung Windows tablets
    • Silver Winner: HP Stream/ElitePad
  • Convertible Notebooks/2-in-1 Notebooks
    • Platinum Winner: Citrix XenDesktop
    • Gold Winner: HP Thin Client Solutions
    • Silver Winner: Dell Wyse
  • Wireless Access Points & Hotspots
    • Platinum Winner: Cisco Systems
    • Gold Winner: Netgear
    • Silver Winner: Aruba Networks/HP
  • 3D Printers
    • Platinum Winner: Stsratasys MakerBot
  • Emergency Notifications
    • Platinum Winner: Blackboard Connect AlertNow
    • Gold Winner: Campus Alerts
    • Silver Winner: RAVE

Detailed Winner profiles will be featured on CampusTechnology.com, and will appear in the October issue of Campus Technology.

About Campus Technology
Campus Technology is one of higher education's top information sources, with distribution across a website, monthly digital magazine, newsletters, webcasts and online tools. It's the go-to resource for campus professionals, providing in-depth coverage on the technologies and implementations influencing colleges and universities across the nation. Content includes valuable hands-on articles, best practices, industry trends, expert advice and insightful articles to help administrators, campus executives, technologists and educators plan, develop and successfully launch effective IT initiatives.

About 1105 Media, Inc.
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to-business markets, including the public sector (FED/SLED) information technology community; enterprise computing; industrial health, safety, and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare. 1105's offerings span marketing services; print and online magazines, journals, and newsletters; seminars, conferences, and trade shows; training courseware; web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, CA, with offices throughout the United States. https://1105media.com

Emily Jacobs
ejacobs@1105media.com
703.876.5052

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2015 THE Journal Readers’ Choice Award Winners Announced

(VIENNA, VA., September 29, 2015)—THE Journal, published by 1105 Public Sector Media Group, is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Readers' Choice Awards.

In THE Journal's first ever Readers' Choice Awards, education technology professionals voted for the software, hardware and services they consider most vital to the job of educating and supporting America's 50 million K-12 students.

"The winners of our Readers' Choice Awards represent the best of a very vibrant, dynamic niche of the technology sector, one that has grown tremendously over the last few decades," said David Nagel, 1105 Public Sector Media Group's Editorial Director of Education. "What was once science fiction — or even fantasy — when we first began covering education technology in the 1970s and 1980s is now commonplace in America's schools. We're proud to honor those whose work — both commercial and open source — has contributed so much to education."

2015’s Readers Choice Award Winners:

  • LMS & E-Learning Software
    • Platinum Winner: Google Classroom
    • Gold Winner: Edmodo
    • Silver Winner:  Blackboard Learn
  • Education Networks/Professional Communities
    • Platinum Winner:  Discovery Educator Network (TIE)
    • Platinum Winner:  Skype in the Classroom
    • Silver Winner:  Teaching Channel
  • Adaptive/Personalized Learning
    • Platinum Winner: DreamBox
    • Gold Winner:  Pearson SuccessMaker
    • Silver Winner:  Curriculum Associates i-Ready
  • E-Portfolios
    • Platinum Winner:  Moodle
    • Gold Winner:  Blackboard Learn
    • Silver Winner:  Instructure Canvas
  • Interventions & Remediation Software
    • Platinum Winner:  Scholastic Read 180
    • Gold Winner: i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction, Math
    • Silver Winner:  Read Naturally
  • Other Instructional Tools
    • Platinum Winner:  Discovery Education Streaming Plus
    • Gold Winner: Discovery Education Science Techbook
    • Silver Winner:  Grammarly
  • Student Response Systems & Classroom Clickers
    • Platinum Winner:  Kahoot
    • Gold Winner:  Socrative
    • Silver Winner:  Poll Everywhere
  • Collaboration Tools
    • Platinum Winner:  Google+ Hangouts
    • Gold Winner:  Skype in the Classroom
    • Silver Winner:  Smart Amp
  • Classroom Management Systems
    • Platinum Winner:  Kickboard
    • Gold Winner: NetSupport School
    • Silver Winner:  InterCLASS
  • Student Information Systems & Data Management
    • Platinum Winner:  Pearson PowerSchool
    • Gold Winner: Edmodo Sync
    • Silver Winner:  Skyward
  • Lecture Capture
    • Platinum Winner:  Screencast-o-matic
    • Gold Winner: Adobe Presenter
    • Silver Winner:  iSpring
  • Document Camera
    • Platinum Winner:  Smart Document Camera
    • Gold Winner: Elmo USA Visual Presenter series
    • Silver Winner:  AVerMedia AVerVision
  • Projectors (by Brand)
    • Platinum Winner:  Epson
    • Gold Winner: Hitachi
    • Silver Winner:  InFocus
  • Interactive Whiteboards
    • Platinum Winner:  Smart Technologies
    • Gold Winner: Promethean
    • Silver Winner:  Epson
  • Videoconferencing & Web Conferencing
    • Platinum Winner:  Microsoft Lync
    • Gold Winner: Polycom (TIE)
    • Gold Winner: Cisco Telepresence
  • Virtual Classroom/Meeting Software
    • Platinum Winner:  Google+ Hangout
    • Gold Winner: GoToMeeting.com‎
    • Silver Winner:  Blackboard Learn
  • Classroom Audio Distribution/Sound Enhancement
    • Platinum Winner:  Smart Audio classroom amplification system
    • Gold Winner: Lightspeed classroom audio system
    • Silver Winner:  Califone
  • Classroom Presentation Software
    • Platinum Winner:  Microsoft PowerPoint
    • Gold Winner: Prezi
    • Silver Winner:  Google Slides
  • Office/Productivity Suite
    • Platinum Winner:  Microsoft Office/Office 365
    • Gold Winner: Google Apps
    • Silver Winner:  Apple Productivity Apps/iWork
  • Multimedia Authoring Suites & Creative Software
    • Platinum Winner:  Adobe Creative Cloud
    • Gold Winner: Apple Creativity Apps
  • E-Learning Authoring
    • Platinum Winner:  Camtasia Studio
    • Gold Winner: SmartBuilder
    • Silver Winner:  Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Media Tablet
    • Platinum Winner:  Apple iPad
    • Gold Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab/Tab Pro
    • Silver Winner:  Google Nexus (TIE)
    • Silver Winner:  HP Pro Slate
  • Chromebook
    • Platinum Winner:  Google
    • Gold Winner: Acer
    • Silver Winner:  Samsung
  • Windows Tablet
    • Platinum Winner:  Microsoft Surface/Surface Pro
    • Gold Winner: Samsung Windows tablets
    • Silver Winner:  HP Stream/ElitePad
  • Convertible Notebooks/2-in-1 Notebooks
    • Platinum Winner:  Lenovo ThinkPad/Yoga
    • Gold Winner: Dell Venue/Inspiron
    • Silver Winner:  HP Elitebook Revolve/Specter
  • Education Notebooks
    • Platinum Winner:  Apple (MacBook, MacBook Pro)
    • Gold Winner: Dell (Latitude, Inspiron, Vostro, Precision ...)
    • Silver Winner:  Lenovo (ThinkPad, etc.)
  • Virtual Desktops and Thin Clients
    • Platinum Winner:  ClassLink LaunchPad (TIE)
    • Platinum Winner:  HP Thin Client Solutions
    • Silver Winner:  Lenovo ThinkCentre (TIE)
    • Silver Winner:  Dell Wyse
  • Wireless Access Points & Hotspots
    • Platinum Winner:  Cisco Systems
    • Gold Winner: Netgear
    • Silver Winner:  Extreme Networks
  • 3D Printers
    • Platinum Winner:  Stsratasys MakerBot
  • Anonymous Reporting Tools
    • Platinum Winner:  MySafeSchool
    • Gold Winner: CyberBully Hotline
    • Silver Winner:  Anonymous Alerts
  • Emergency Notifications
    • Platinum Winner:  SchoolMessenger
    • Gold Winner: Blackboard Connect AlertNow
    • Silver Winner:  School System Alert

Detailed winner profiles will be featured on THEJournal.com, and will appear in the October issue of THE Journal.

About THE Journal
THE Journal is the premier resource for K-12 senior-level district and school administrators, IT administration and instructional technologists who make decisions and influence technology purchases for their districts, schools and classrooms.

About 1105 Media, Inc.
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to-business markets, including the public sector (FED/SLED) information technology community; enterprise computing; industrial health, safety, and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare. 1105's offerings span marketing services; print and online magazines, journals, and newsletters; seminars, conferences, and trade shows; training courseware; web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, CA, with offices throughout the United States. https://1105media.com

Emily Jacobs
ejacobs@1105media.com
703.876.5052

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2015 Redmond Reader’s Choice Award Winners Announced

(VIENNA, VA, September 11, 2015)—Redmond magazine, published by 1105 Media, Inc. and the 1105 Enterprise Computing Group, is pleased to announce the 2015 annual Reader's Choice Awards.

In this program, IT professionals voted for the software, hardware and services that complement the core Microsoft offerings.

"These awards are voted on by our readers," said Redmond magazine Editor-in-Chief Jeff Schwartz. "It's always interesting to learn what the most popular products are. At the same time, there were some close votes in quite a few categories where some products missed only by a few votes."

2015’s Reader’s Choice Award Winners:

  • Network and Systems Management
    • Platinum Winner: SolarWinds Network Management Software
    • Gold Winner: Cisco ONE for Access
    • Silver Winner: Spiceworks Network Monitoring
    • Bronze Winner: IBM Tivoli NetView Performance Monitor
  • Applications Performance Management
    • Platinum Winner: SolarWinds Server & Applications Monitor
    • Gold Winner: Dell Foglight/Foglight for Virtualization
    • Silver Winner: VMware vFabric APM
    • Bronze Winner: IBN Tivoli Monitoring/IBM Tivoli Composite
  • Systems Performance Management
    • Platinum Winner: VMWare vCenter Operations Suite
    • Gold Winner: SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor
    • Silver Winner: Dell Foglight for Virtualization Enterprise Edition
    • Bronze Winner: Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (TIE)
    • Bronze Winner: Hewlett Packard Operations Manager
  • General Network Monitoring Tool
    • Platinum Winner: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
    • Gold Winner: Cisco Syslog Analyzer
    • Silver Winner: Dell OpenManage Network Manager
    • Bronze Winner: IBM Tivoli Netview
  • Remote Monitoring and Management/IT Control Management
    • Platinum Winner: Dell PacketTrap
    • Gold Winner: Kaseya
    • Silver Winner: N-able by SolarWindos N-central (TIE)
    • Silver Winner: ManageEngine OpManager
  • Mobile Device Management Provider
    • Platinum Winner: VMware (AirWatch)
    • Gold Winner: Citrix
    • Silver Winner: BlackBerry
    • Bronze Winner: Spiceworks
  • Asset Management
    • Platinum Winner: Dell Asset Manager
    • Gold Winner: HP Asset Manager
    • Silver Winner: Symantec Asset Management Suite
    • Bronze Winner: BMC Remedy IT Asset Management
  • License Management
    • Platinum Winner: Dell KACE Software License Management
    • Gold Winner: Symantec Asset Management Suite
    • Silver Winner: IBM Tivoli License Compliance Manager
    • Bronze Winner: BMC Remedy IT Asset Management
  • SQL Tool
    • Platinum Winner: Dell Toad
    • Gold Winner: Netwriz Auditor
    • Silver Winner: SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer
    • Bronze Winner: Red Gate DBA Bundle
  • SharePoint Tools/Services
    • Platinum Winner: Netwrix Auditor for SharePoint
    • Gold Winner: WebTrends for SharePoint
    • Silver Winner: Dell Migration Suite for SharePoint
    • Bronze Winner: Dell Change Auditor for SharePoint
  • Software Distribution
    • Platinum Winner: Dell Desktop Authority
    • Gold Winner: Symantec Deployment Solution
    • Silver Winner: Goverlan Remote Administration
    • Bronze Winner: Acronis Snap Deploy
  • Software Packaging
    • Platinum Winner: Dell ChangeBASE
    • Gold Winner: Flexera Installshield AdminStudio
    • Silver Winner: Scalable Smart Packager
    • Bronze Winner: Viewfinity Systems Management
  • Imaging Software
    • Platinum Winner: Acronis True Image
    • Gold Winner: Symantec Ghost
    • Silver Winner: Symantec Client Management Suite
    • Bronze Winner: Paragon Hard Disk Manager
  • Migration Tool
    • Platinum Winner: VMware vMotion
    • Gold Winner: VMware Converter
    • Silver Winner: Dell Migration Manager for Active Directory
    • Bronze Winner: Dell Migration Suite for Exchange
  • Disk Defragmentation and Drive Monitoring Tool
    • Platinum Winner: Acronis Disk Director Suite
    • Gold Winner: Netwrix Disk Space Monitor
    • Silver Winner: WiseCleaner Wise Care 365
    • Bronze Winner: O&O Software Defrag
  • Remote Client Management and Troubleshooting Solution
    • Platinum Winner: Goverlan Suite
    • Gold Winner: LogMeIn Pro‎
    • Silver Winner: Symantec Client Management Suite
    • Bronze Winner: Dell Desktop Authority Remote Support Center
  • Network Automation/Batch Processing Tool
    • Platinum Winner: HP Network Automation
    • Gold Winner: Goverlan Renote Administration Suite
    • Silver Winner: N-Able by SolarWinds N-Central
    • Bronze Winner: Kaseya Virtual System Administrator (VSA)
  • Scripting Tool
    • Platinum Winner: Goverlan WMIX
    • Gold Winner: Dell PowerGUI
    • Silver Winner: VMware VI Toolkit for Windows
    • Bronze Winner: HP Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell
  • Patch Management
    • Platinum Winner: Dell KACE K1000 Management Appliance
    • Gold Winner: SolarWinds Patch Manager
    • Silver Winner: LANDesk Software Patch Management
    • Bronze Winner: IMB Tivoli Endpoint Manager for Patch Management
  • Application-Conflict Testing Tool
    • Platinum Winner: Dell Desktop Authority
    • Gold Winner: HP QC Enterprise
    • Silver Winner: Flexera InstallSheild AdminStudio
    • Bronze Winner: Scalable WinInstall
  • Compliance Tool
    • Platinum Winner: Netwrix Auditor
    • Gold Winner: Dell Change Auditor
    • Silver Winner: SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM)
    • Bronze Winner: Dell In Trust
  • Group Policy Manager
    • Platinum Winner: Netwrix Auditor
    • Gold Winner: Dell Active Administrator
    • Silver Winner: Symantec Control Compliance Suite
    • Bronze Winner: NetIQ Group Policy Administrator
  • Security Auditor
    • Platinum Winner: Netwrix Auditor
    • Gold Winner: Dell Security Explorer
    • Silver Winner: Symantec Control Compliance Suite
    • Bronze Winner: MacAfee Security Information and Event Management
  • Hardware-Based Firewall
    • Platinum Winner: Cisco ASA 5500 Series
    • Gold Winner: Dell SonicWal Next Generation Firewall Series
    • Silver Winner: Palo Alto Networks PA Series
    • Bronze Winner: Cisco PIX Series
  • Software-based Firewall
    • Platinum Winner: Symantec Endpoint Protection
    • Gold Winner: Kapersky Internet Security
    • Silver Winner: Citrix NetScaler with Application Firewall
    • Bronze Winner: Palo Alto Networks VM Series
  • Intrusion Detection System
    • Platinum Winner: Symantec Sygate Enterprise Protection
    • Gold Winner: Cisco IOS Firewall Intrusion Detection System
    • Silver Winner: McAfee Network Security Platform
    • Bronze Winner: FireEye CM Series
  • Intrusion Prevention System
    • Platinum Winner: Cisco Next Generation IPS
    • Gold Winner: CheckPoint Advanced Threat Prevention
    • Silver Winner: Sophos Unified Threat Management (UTM)
    • Bronze Winner: Barracuda Web Application Firewall
  • Smart Card/Biometric/Two-Factor Authentication
    • Platinum Winner: Dell Defender
    • Gold Winner: RSA Secure ID
    • Silver Winner: SafeNet Authentication
    • Bronze Winner: Dell Digital Persona Suite
  • Spam/Content FIlters
    • Platinum Winner: Dell SonicWall Email Security
    • Gold Winner: Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall
    • Silver Winner: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Protection
    • Bronze Winner: Symantec Mail Security for Exchange
  • Client Anti Malware
    • Platinum Winner: Symantec Endpoint Protection
    • Gold Winner: Kaspersky Anti-Virus
    • Silver Winner: McAfee Total Protection
    • Bronze Winner: AVG Anti-Virus Business Edition
  • User Activity Monitoring
    • Platinum Winner: GFI WebMonitor
    • Gold Winner: ObserveIT Enterprise
    • Silver Winner: SpectorSoft 360
    • Bronze Winner: Proofpoint Enterprise Governance
  • Active Directory Provisioning/Administration
    • Platinum Winner: Dell Spotlight on Active Directory Pack
    • Gold Winner: Netwrix Auditor
    • Silver Winner: ManageEngine AD Manager Plus (TIE)
    • Silver Winner: NetIQ Directory and Resource Administrator
  • Identity Access/SSO Software
    • Platinum Winner: Dell Cloud Access Manager
    • Gold Winner: RSA Identity and Access Management Suite
    • Silver Winner: VMware Identity Manager
    • Bronze Winner: IBM Tivoli Identity & Access Manager
  • Backup Software
    • Platinum Winner: Dell AppAssure
    • Gold Winner: Veeam Ability Suite
    • Silver Winner: Symantec Backup Exec
    • Bronze Winner: Acronis Backup
  • Software Management Software
    • Platinum Winner: Veeam Availability Suite
    • Gold Winner: Dell Foglight for Software Management
    • Silver Winner: NetApp OnCommand*
    • Bronze Winner: Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Storage
  • Clustering/Failover
    • Platinum Winner: VMware vSphere Fault Tolerance
    • Gold Winner: Symantec Cluster Server
    • Silver Winner: StarWind Failover Cluster for Windows Server
    • Bronze Winner: Symantec Global Cluster Manager
  • ADC/Load Balancers
    • Platinum Winner: Citrix Net Scaler
    • Gold Winner: F5 Big IP
    • Silver Winner: Barracuda Load Balancer
    • Bronze Winner: Riverbed SteelApp (formerly Stingray)
  • Exam Prep Vendor
    • Platinum Winner: CBT Nuggets
    • Gold Winner: Kaplan IT Learning
    • Silver Winner: Cisco Press
    • Bronze Winner: Sybex
  • Online, Disk or Instructor-Led Training
    • Platinum Winner: CBT Nuggets
    • Gold Winner: Global Knowledge
    • Silver Winner: Pluralsight
    • Bronze Winner: Cisco Press
  • Microsoft Certification-Based Boot Camp
    • Platinum Winner: Global Knowledge
    • Gold Winner: CBT Planet
    • Silver Winner: Certification Camps
    • Bronze Winner: Real MCSE Bootcamp
  • Preferred Hypervisor for Existing Infrastructure*
    • Platinum Winner: VMware vSphere
    • Gold Winner: Microsoft Hyper-V
    • Silver Winner: Citrix Xen
    • Bronze Winner: KVM
  • Preferred Hypervisor for New Infrastructure*
    • Platinum Winner: VMware vSphere
    • Gold Winner: Microsoft Hyper-V
    • Silver Winner: Citrix Xen
    • Bronze Winner: KVM
  • Application Virtualization
    • Platinum Winner: VMware ThinApp
    • Gold Winner: Citrix XenApp
    • Silver Winner: Dell Wyse vWorkspace
    • Bronze Winner: Liquidware Labs FlexApp for Profile Utility
  • Virtual Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
    • Platinum Winner: VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager
    • Gold Winner: Dell AppAssure
    • Silver Winner: Acronis DR Service (formerly nScaled)
    • Bronze Winner: Acronis True Image Echo
  • Virtual Management/Optimization
    • Platinum Winner: Veeam Management Pack for VMware
    • Gold Winner: Dell vFoglight
    • Silver Winner: SolarWinds Virtualization Manager
    • Bronze Winner: Veeam Management Pack for Hyper-V
  • Storage Virtualization and Management
    • Platinum Winner: EMC VPLEX
    • Gold Winner: NetApp-V Series Systems
    • Silver Winner: Intense School
    • Bronze Winner: LiveAmmo
  • Virtual Server
    • Platinum Winner: VMware vSphere
    • Gold Winner: VMware ESXi
    • Silver Winner: Citrix XenServer
    • Bronze Winner: Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization
  • Virtual Server Add-Ons
    • Platinum Winner: Veeam Availability Suite
    • Gold Winner: Dell AppAssure Replay Hyper-V
    • Silver Winner: SolarWinds Virtualization Manager
    • Bronze Winner: Acronis Backup & Recovery Advanced Server Virtual Edition
  • Virtual PC
    • Platinum Winner: VMware Workstation
    • Gold Winner: Citrix Xen Desktop
    • Silver Winner: Dell Wyse Workstation
    • Bronze Winner: Parallels Virtuozzo
  • VDI Solution
    • Platinum Winner: VMware View
    • Gold Winner: Citrix Xen Desktop
    • Silver Winner: Dell Wyse vWorkspace
    • Bronze Winner: Hewlett Packard Converged System for Hosted Desktop
  • Managed Services/Hosting Providers
    • Platinum Winner: Rackspace
    • Gold Winner: GoDaddy
    • Silver Winner: CenturyLink
    • Bronze Winner: Dimension Data
  • Identity and Access Management as a Service Provider
    • Platinum Winner: VMware (TriCipher) MyOneLogin
    • Gold Winner: McAfee Cloud Identity Manager
    • Silver Winner: Symantec O3
    • Bronze Winner: Okta
  • Cloud Management Tool
    • Platinum Winner: VMware vCloud Automation Center/vCloud Director
    • Gold Winner: Dell Cloud Manager
    • Silver Winner: Citrix CloudPortal Business Manager
    • Bronze Winner: Cisco Intercloud (TIE)
    • Bronze Winner: EMC Cloud Automation Center
    • Bronze Winner: HP Cloud Service Automation
  • Cloud Storage Service
    • Platinum Winner: Amazon Web Services S3
    • Gold Winner: Dropbox
    • Silver Winner: Google Cloud Storage
    • Bronze Winner: Citrix ShareFile
  • E-Mail Hosting Provider
    • Platinum Winner: Rackspace
    • Gold Winner: Hewlett Packard
    • Silver Winner: AT&T
    • Bronze Winner: AppRiver
  • Universal Communications Hosting Provider
    • Platinum Winner: Rackspace
    • Gold Winner: AT&T
    • Silver Winner: Verizon
    • Bronze Winner: Dimension Data
  • SaaS-Based Application Provider
    • Platinum Winner: Google
    • Gold Winner: Dell Boomi
    • Silver Winner: Salesforce.com
    • Bronze Winner: Oracle
  • PaaS Provider*
    • Platinum Winner: Microsoft
    • Gold Winner: Amazon Web Services
    • Silver Winner: Dell Boomi
    • Bronze Winner: Google
  • Infrastructure as a Service*
    • Platinum Winner: Microsoft
    • Gold Winner: Amazon Web Services
    • Silver Winner: Dell
    • Bronze Winner: Google
  • SaaS-Based APM Provider
    • Platinum Winner: AppDynamics
    • Gold Winner: BMC
    • Silver Winner: Dynatrace (formerly Compuware)
    • Bronze Winner: CA
  • SharePoint Cloud/Hosting Provider
    • Platinum Winner: Amazon Web Services
    • Gold Winner: Sharepoint 360
    • Silver Winner: Rackspace
    • Bronze Winner: Network Solutions
  • Server Manufacturer
    • Platinum Winner: Dell
    • Gold Winner: Hewlett Packard
    • Silver Winner: Cisco
    • Bronze Winner: Lenovo (including IBMs former x86 business)
  • Storage Hardware Provider
    • Platinum Winner: Dell
    • Gold Winner: EMC
    • Silver Winner: Hewlett Packard
    • Bronze Winner: NetApp
  • Thin Client Device
    • Platinum Winner: Dell Wyse
    • Gold Winner: Hewlett Packard Client Virtualization
    • Silver Winner: Google Chromebook
    • Bronze Winner: NComputing
  • Windows PC Vendor
    • Platinum Winner: Dell
    • Gold Winner: Hewlett Packard
    • Silver Winner: Lenovo
    • Bronze Winner: Asus
  • Windows Tablet Provider
    • Platinum Winner: Microsoft (Surface line)
    • Gold Winner: Dell
    • Silver Winner: HP (TIE)
    • Silver Winner: Lenovo
  • Web Browser
    • Platinum Winner: Google Chrome
    • Gold Winner: Internet Explorer
    • Silver Winner: Mozilla Firefox
    • Bronze Winner: Apple Safari

* Microsoft included in this category

The full list can be found at https://redmondmag.com/whitepapers/2015/09/redmond-readers-choice-awards upon registration, and will appear in the September print issue of Redmond magazine.

About Redmond
Redmond provides IT professionals who have expertise in Microsoft technology with the critical information and insight they need to deploy, manage and ensure interoperability with constantly evolving enterprise infrastructures. https://redmondmag.com

About 1105 Media, Inc.
1105 Media, Inc., is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to-business markets, including the public sector (FED/SLED) information technology community; enterprise computing; industrial health, safety, and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare. 1105's offerings span marketing services; print and online magazines, journals, and newsletters; seminars, conferences, and trade shows; training courseware; web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, CA, with offices throughout the United States. https://1105media.com

Media Inquiries:
Emily Jacobs
ejacobs@1105media.com
703.876.5052

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Security Products Product of the Year

Security Products 2015 New Product of the Year Award Winners Announced

DALLAS, September 11, 2015 - Security Products magazine, the only integrated product and technology magazine reaching the entire security market, announced the winners of its 2015 New Product of the Year Award today.

The Security Products New Product of the Year Award honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security. 90 entries were received in the seventh successful year of this contest. Winners were honored in 27 product award categories:

The winners are:

Access Control Devices/Peripherals
S2 Security, S2 Network Node VR

Access Control Devices/Peripherals - Wireless
ASSA ABLOY, IP-Enabled Campus Locks with HID Mobile Access Support

Access Control Software/Controllers
Feenics Inc., Keep by Feenics

Cameras – IP Multi-sensor Panoramic
Arecont Vision, SurroundVideo G5

Cameras - IP Single-Sensor Panoramic
Sentry360 – FS-IP12180

Commercial Monitoring Solutions
Honeywell, Pro-Watch 4.2

Convergence & Integrated Software Solutions
Quantum Secure, SAFE Predictive Security

DIY Security
IC Realtime, IC Real Tech, ALLie 360 x 360-degree Wi-Fi Video Surveillance Camera
RSI Video Technologies, DragonFly Security System

Emergency Communications Systems
AtHoc Inc., AtHoc Connect

Fire & Life Safety
System Sensor, WFDN Series Waterflow Detectors

Green Sustainable Products
Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group Company, Securitron EcoPower Power Supply

Home Automation
Icontrol Networks, Icontrol One

Hosted Solutions
Check Video, HD Analytics Gateway
Skyport Systems, Skyport Systems’ SkySecure System

Internet of Things
S2 Security, S2 Magic Monitor

Intrusion Detection & Prevention Solutions
Honeywell, Lyric Smart Home System
FLIR, TCX Thermal Bullet Camera

Locks, Safes, Hardware
KT&C and SRI International, KEES

Loss Prevention
InVue, InVue Shelf Tether

Mobile Apps
Aiphone, IX Mobile
FacilityDude, Crisis Plan

Monitoring Solutions
ipDatatel, ipDatatel Dual-Path WiFi and Cellular Alarm Communicator (BAT CDMA WiFi)

Power Supply Technologies
Altronix – LINQ Network Communication and Control Solution

Risk Management Software
Agiliance – RiskVision 7.5 Risk Management Software

Software/IT Solutions

HID Global, ActivID Tap Authentication
D-Tools Inc., System Integrator 2015 (SI 2015) featuring Mobile Install

Tools & Hardware
Netskope, Netskope Secure Cloud

User Authentication/Identification/Credentialing and Management
3M Commercial Security, 3M CR5400 Double-Sided ID1 Reader
Verint Systems, Verint Identity Authentication and Fraud Detection

Video Analytics
PlateSmart Technologies, ALPR App for Open Architecture Surveillance Cameras

Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies
Axis Communications, Axis’ Zipstream Technology

Video Surveillance Cameras, HD (megapixel)
Sony, SNC-VM772R
Vivint, Vivint Doorbell Camera

Video Surveillance Data Storage
Seagate Technology, Seagate Surveillance HDD

Video Surveillance Hardware & Accessories
AvaLAN Wireless, AW49200 Product Family
Sentry360 - sentryEdge

Video Surveillance Management Systems
Honeywell, MAXPRO Cloud

Winners will receive awards and will be recognized at ASIS International 2015 in Anaheim, California September 28-30. They will also be featured on the security industry leading website, security-today.com, and will be highlighted in the December 2015 issue of Security Products magazine. Entries are showcased in the September 2015 issue of Security Products magazine. The magazine is distributed to more than 65,000* subscribers monthly as well as at key industry trade events such as ASIS, and its website is visited by thousands of security professionals every week.

“The New Product of the Year contest gives us a terrific sampling of security solutions available now,” said Ralph C. Jensen, editor in chief of Security Products magazine. “Our juried judges do an excellent job of compiling and assigning a score for each entry. I applaud those who entered this year for introducing the best of the best security systems. It is always exciting to view the entries and then release information about the winning entries. However, it should be noted that all new products are important and might be able to fit into your security scheme.”

Information about the 2016 Security Products New Product of the Year awards will be available at security-today.com in the spring of 2016.

*BPA Brand Report, June 2015

For more information, please contact
Susan May
Group Marketing Director, 1105 Media
Security, Safety, Health & Facilities Group
14901 Quorum Drive, Suite 425
Dallas, TX 75254
Phone: 972-687-6744
E-mail: smay@1105media.com

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OH&S 2015 Product of the Year

OH&S Salutes 23 Winning Products in 2015 New Product of the Year Contest

The magazine's seventh annual contest drew a record number of entries and 23 winning products. Winners will be recognized at this year's National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Atlanta.

DALLAS, September 10, 2015 – Eighteen companies, including multiple winners 3M Personal Safety Division, Ergodyne, MSA Safety, and MSDSOnline, were honored today for winning Occupational Health & Safety magazine's seventh annual New Product of the Year contest. Winners will be recognized with awards during the 2015 National Safety Congress & Expo taking place in Atlanta September 28-30.

This year's contest attracted entries in 22 award categories, with an independent panel of three highly qualified judges choosing the winners.

"Now in its seventh year, our New Product of the Year contest continues to grow, with a record 65 entries this year. The high quality and breadth of the 2015 entries proves once again how innovative safety and health manufacturers are as they compete in this fast-growing global market. Informing our readers and online audience about the best new products available to solve their key safety and health challenges has always been part of our magazine's mission, and this contest has become a unique and very popular extension of our outreach to the audience we serve. All of the most important PPE categories were hotly contested this year, especially the Fall Protection, Hand Protection, and Protective Apparel categories, and several other categories attracted multiple entries," OH&S Editor Jerry Laws said. "I congratulate all of this year's entrants on their fine work and thank them for participating. We certainly hope they and many other manufacturers will enter our eighth annual contest next year, as well."

The 2015 contest's judges were Linda J. Sherrard, MS, CSP, safety consultant II for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (Raleigh, NC) and former technical editor of OH&S; Leo DeBobes, MA, CSP, assistant administrator for emergency management and regulatory compliance at Stony Brook University Medicine (Stony Brook, NY), as well as an OH&S advisory board member; and Chuck Paulausky, CHMM, principal consultant and president for CP Safety & Environmental LLC (Chandler, AZ).

To be eligible for the 2015 awards, products must have been introduced to the market between July 5, 2014, and July 4, 2015. The 2015 award winners are:

EHS Software
Gensuite LLC: Gensuite Audit Assistant

Electrical Safety
CBS Arcsafe, Inc.: RRS-3 HK

Emergency Response
MSDSOnline: Plan1 First Responder Share Service

Emergency Showers & Eyewash
Haws Corporation: Model 8720 Overhead Tank Combination Shower + Eye/Face Wash

Fall Protection/Prevention (tie)
Ergodyne: Squids Tool Traps
MSA Safety: Gravity Utility Full Body Harness

Foot Protection
Honeywell Safety Products: Oliver Safety Footwear for Women, OL21112 Industrial Hiker

Hand Protection
Sensidyne, LP: SV 103 Hand-Arm Vibration Dosimeter

Hazmat Safety
American Green Ventures (US) Inc.: Spillfix Industrial Organic Absorbent

Head Protection
MSA Safety: PINK V-Guard Cap

Hearing Protection
3M Personal Safety Division: 3M E-A-Rfit Dual-Ear Validation System

Heat Stress Prevention
Ergodyne: Chill-Its 6685 Dry Evaporative Cooling Vest

Incentives
CompleteSourceSafety.com: Positive Impact Scratch & Win Incentives

Industrial Hygiene
Ion Science Ltd.: TigerLT

Noise and Vibration Monitoring Devices
Casella CEL Inc.: dBadge2

Online Training
NTT Training: SkillCircuit Online Training for Electrical Safety

On-Site Training
e-Hazard: Train the Trainer for OSHA 1910.269 Safety & Arc Hazard Awareness

Protective Apparel
MSA Safety: EVOTECH Arcflash Full Body Harness

Respiratory Protection
3M Personal Safety Division: Versaflo Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600

Safety Monitoring Devices
Blackline Safety: Loner Bridge System

SDS Management
MSDSOnline: MSDSOnline HQ/HQ RegXR Account

Signage & Identification
NeuraLabel Printing Solutions, A Neuralog Company: NeuraLabel 300X

Vision Protection
Gateway Safety Inc.: Swap MAG Safety Eyewear

In addition to being honored today, the winners are featured on Occupational Health & Safety's industry-leading website, ohsonline.com.

For more information, please contact
Susan May
Group Marketing Director, 1105 Media
Security, Safety, Health & Facilities Group
14901 Quorum Drive, Suite 425
Dallas, TX 75254
Phone: 972-687-6744
E-mail: smay@1105media.com

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