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VYCON Named 2010 Hot Companies Finalists by Network Products Guide
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LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - February 1, 2010) - VYCON (www.vyconenergy.com), the designer
and manufacturer of environmentally friendly, high-speed energy storage
flywheel systems, today announced that it has been named a 2010 Hot
Companies finalist by Network Products Guide. The company was selected
from a global industry analysis of information technology vendors that
included established large companies, mid-size and new start-ups worldwide.
According to Rake Narang, editor-in-chief of Network Products Guide, "VYCON
has advanced to the finalist stage based on the '4Ps' selection criteria --
namely Products, People, Performance, and Potential. The coveted 2010 Hot
Companies analysis encompasses companies in all areas of information
technologies (IT) including security, wireless, storage, networking,
software and communications."
The Hot Companies 2010 evaluation process also assessed candidates for
entrepreneurial spirit, seasoned executives with relevant experience, clear
understanding of their particular IT market segment, the depth and breadth
of their products and solutions, as well as their well-developed
revenue-growth model and clearly planned expansion strategies.
"We're pleased to be recognized by industry experts who understand the
need for cleaner and more reliable power backup systems," said VYCON
President, Frank DeLattre. "Our flywheel systems are as sustainable as they
are reliable, which is why they are deployed around the globe in
mission-critical operations such as data centers, hospitals, universities,
broadcast studios and manufacturing plants to protect critical computing
equipment from damaging and costly power outages."
Company executives will present at the Technosium 2010 Presentations and
Dinner, where winners will be announced. The event takes place at the
Palace Hotel in San Francisco on March 18, 2010. To see the complete list
of finalists, please visit www.technosium.com.
About Network Products Guide Awards
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informed of the choices they can make in all areas of information
technology. Readers will discover a wealth of information and tools in this
guide, including the best products and services, roadmaps, industry
directions, technology advancements and independent product evaluations
that facilitate in making the most pertinent technology decisions impacting
business and personal goals. The guide follows conscientious research
methodologies developed and enhanced by industry experts. To learn more,
visit www.networkproductsguide.com.
About VYCON
VYCON is an innovator in the design and manufacturing of technologically
advanced flywheel energy storage systems that enable a highly-reliable,
cost-effective and "green" energy storage solution for a variety of
applications. The company's REGEN flywheel systems, used in regenerative
power applications, such as container cargo handling crane applications and
light electric rail, reduce power and energy costs to port and rail
operators as well as provide a reduction in green house gasses.
Key to VYCON's flywheel superiority and dependability is its ability to
discharge and recharge very quickly when called upon during power outages.
VYCON's fleet of VDC, VDC-XE and REGEN systems have logged a record
million-plus discharge and recharge cycles -- in very demanding
applications that oftentimes call on the VYCON systems to discharge and
recharge every two minutes.
For more information on VYCON's innovative green power solutions, contact
VYCON at 714-386-3800 or visit VYCON's web site at: www.vyconenergy.com.