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Jitterbit Named 2008 Best Open Source Software Winner
IDG's InfoWorld Bossie Awards Recognize Top Open Source Software for Enterprises
| Source: Jitterbit
OAKLAND, CA--(Marketwire - August 8, 2008) - Jitterbit, the leading provider of open source integration software, has
been recognized as a winner of InfoWorld's
Best of Open Source Software Awards in the "Best of Open Source
Middleware and Platforms: Data Migration" category. Known as the "Bossies,"
the annual awards recognize the best free and open source software the
world has to offer to businesses, IT professionals and productive
individuals who rely on computers to get work done.
Selected by InfoWorld Test Center editors and reviewers, the 2008 Bossies
celebrate software products and companies that demonstrate innovation,
functionality, ease-of-use, implementation and a proven track record in
serving the needs of today's businesses.
"The breadth and quality of open source software continues to amaze us,"
notes Doug Dineley, executive editor of the InfoWorld Test Center. "We've
singled out 60 products for Bossies -- developer tools, middleware,
firewalls and routers, productivity apps, CRM and ERP, etc. -- and we're
only scratching the surface. When you look at all that's available, and how
good it is, you start to think that someday all software will be free."
The 2008 Bossie winners include 60 products in eight categories covering
business and productivity applications, development tools, middleware,
networking, security and storage. The full award results are available at
www.infoworld.com/5268.
With Jitterbit,
users and developers quickly and affordably connect customer data among a
variety of sources and formats, such as local and hosted ERP and CRM
applications, legacy systems, data warehouses and online marketplace.
Jitterbit simplifies the creation, deployment and maintenance of application and data
integration, both within and between organizations. Jitterbit has been
adopted by more than 3,000 organizations, with customers representing some
of the world's largest companies and government agencies, including NASA,
Continental Airlines and Capgemini.
"It is a great honor to have Jitterbit named a Bossie winner," said Sharam
Sasson, Jitterbit chairman and CEO. "To be held in such high esteem by our
industry is a real privilege -- the recognition validates the value and
quality of our open source technology, which goes well beyond traditional
solutions to bring unprecedented flexibility and scalability to integration
processes."
About InfoWorld Media Group
InfoWorld Media Group helps IT solutions management choose the right
technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy, for maximum business
impact at their organizations. Rather than merely covering the enterprise
technology market, InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology
segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them,
as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated
communications approach including online, events, social media, research,
and a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld
analysts and editors provide both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well
as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and
products. Visit InfoWorld at http://www.infoworld.com.
About International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media,
events and research company. IDG's online network includes more than 450
Web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital
entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also publishes more than 300
magazines and newspapers in 85 countries. IDG's media brands include CIO,
CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld/TecWorld/TecChannel, Macworld,
Network World and PC World. IDG's lead-generation service, IDG Connect,
matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT
professionals, influencers and decision makers.
IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events
including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo,
Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, Storage Networking World and
IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of
market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 1,000 IDC analysts
in more than 110 countries provide global, regional and local expertise on
technology and industry opportunities and trends.
Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at
http://www.idg.com.
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About Jitterbit Inc.
Jitterbit delivers open source business integration solutions to address
the problems of cost and complexity associated with connecting
applications, data and partners. Jitterbit combines the power,
affordability and quality of Open Source with the support and services of a
professional organization. The company's mission is to help organizations
connect quickly, easily and effectively.
Privately held, Jitterbit is headquartered in Oakland, Calif. For more
information, visit http://www.jitterbit.com.