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IDG's InfoWorld Names the 100 Most Innovative Corporate IT Solutions for 2005
Annual Awards Honor Most Creative and Cutting-Edge Implementations of Enterprise Technology
November 14, 2005 -- San Francisco, CA -- Today, InfoWorld announced the winners of its InfoWorld 100 awards. The annual awards honor IT projects that demonstrate the most creative use of cutting-edge technologies to further their business goals. Nominations were submitted by InfoWorld readers, technology partners, and end-user companies in late-summer. To be considered, projects must stretch beyond the typical, off-the-shelf solution, using multiple technologies in innovative ways to serve well-defined business goals. Winners are formally announced in the November 14, 2005, edition of InfoWorld and will be available online at: http://infoworld.com/3573.
"IT departments continue to learn hard lessons about business realities and realistic ROI," said Eric Knorr, executive editor at large. "The InfoWorld 100 provides a forum for IT managers to get the recognition they deserve for smart projects from an audience of their peers."
Computing
ClearNova: Information management system
CACI International: Contract procurement process
Electronic Data Systems: Bomb Arson Tracking System
Microsoft: Back-office apps; developer tools
NETEX: E-mail migration project
PowerVision: Database configuration and communications synchronization
Sanrad: iSCSI-based IP SAN solution
Sestus Data Corp.: PhishCops Website Authentication Process
Distribution/Supply Chain
Horizon Services Group: Shipment management solution
Education
Brooklyn Public Library: Access Brooklyn Card information system
Broward County Public Schools: Virtual Counselor information system
Platform Learning: Database overhaul; BPM implementation
Prairie View A&M University: WAN optimization and wireless project
School District of Philadelphia: Networking and communications project
Financial Services
American Express: Investment Optimization 2.0 financial management solution
AmSouth: Knowledge management system
Bowne & Co.: XBLR-based SEC-filing solution
Coldwell Banker Elite: IT infrastructure upgrade
Enigmatec: Business continuity and Execution Management System
E*TRADE FINANCIAL: Digital Security ID solution
First New England Mortgage: CRM integration and customization
GMAC Commercial Holding Corp.: iDeal document management solution
H&R Block Financial Advisors: Web services-based client acquisition system
Lehman Brothers: Total Access Control provisioning and identity management system
MoneyGram: Storage virtualization project
North Shore Credit Union: Business processes optimization
PHH Mortgage: MyChoice loan application/platform
Philadelphia Stock Exchange: State-of-the-art trading system
Prudential Financial: Plan Accounting Strategy (business systems management solution)
U.S. Bank: SOA initiative
Government
City of Seattle Justice Information System: SOA initiative
Internal Revenue Service: Electronic filing optimization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association: Wireless solution
Suffolk County Clerk's Office: Enterprise content management solution
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries: Document management system
Health Care
Brigham and Women's Hospital: Mobile Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR)
Community Health Network: Private optical network; network infrastructure
Covenant Health: Server/storage virtualization
Canyonlands Community Health Care: Electronic medical records system
Eclipsys: Mobile electronic medical records system
Maimonides Medical Center: Infrastructure upgrade and regulatory compliance framework
Physician Micro Systems: Appliance-based delivery of remote support software
Sisters of Mercy Health System: Desktop management security system
Specially for Children: Tablet PC-based electronic medical records system
Sutter Health: WAN optimization
Uniprise: Call center resolution project
Virginia Hospital Center: Communications security solution
Insurance
Guardian Life Insurance: SOA initiative
Transamerica Life Insurance: SOA initiative
Manufacturing
Imperial Chemical Industries: Vulnerability management initiative for regulatory compliance
Spectra-Physics: Business performance management solution
York International: Document management system
Media
Discovery Communications: Digital asset management solution
Socrates Media: Web analytics
ViewSonic: ERP consolidation and B-to-B integration
Pharmaceuticals
Iconix: AJAX-enabled drug information database
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals: Data management and integrated telecom solution
Retail
eBay: Web services platform
Kodak EasyShare Gallery: Clustered storage solution
OfficeMax: Communications security solution
Overstock.com: Data management system
Pep Boys Automotive: Voice directed distribution system
West Edmonton Mall / Triple Five Group of Companies: Wi-Fi system implementation
Security
Layer 7 Technologies: Web-services security implementation
Services
Aliant: Knowledge base redesign
American Water: Network security solution
BEA Systems: SOA initiative
Federal Express: Advanced Notice SM communications tool
First Data Card Issuing Services: Strategic Communications Solution document management application
Harris Interactive: Web/telecom integration project
IGT: Storage and infrastructure reengineering
Imprivata: Identity management solution
Mold-Masters: Business intelligence solution
Manpower: IT governance solution
Randstad North America: Business process optimization
Service Integrity: SOA initiative
UNICCO Service Co.: Employee portal and dashboard projects
Viacore: Business management system
WeatherBug: Content delivery and data management solutions
Sports
Major League Baseball: MLB.com/Web portal
Telecommunications
Avaya: Systems integration and business services
BT Group: Converged multi-service network
Equant: End-to-end financial management system
MCI: Integrated management platform for advanced communications technologies
Motorola: Digital Six Sigma integrated management system
Redback Networks: Broadband rollout for PowerCom Network Hong Kong
SBC Communications: Portfolio infrastructure management project
Sprint: Clustered storage solution
Swisscom Mobile: Business services management solution
VCom: Wireless solution using UHF frequencies
Vodafone: Supply management solution
Transportation
Con-Way Transportation Services: Infrastructure integration project
GE Transportation: Web services initiative
Kansas Department of Transportation: Records and workflow management framework
Wheels: Web-based fleet management optimization
Travel/Hospitality
Aeroplan: SOA initiative
American Express Business Travel: TravelBahnSM Gateway
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide: SOA initiative
Utilities
Essent Energie: Gas optimization/management system
Public Service & Gas Co.: Wireless communications system
About InfoWorld Media Group
InfoWorld Media Group helps senior technologists connect technology and business strategy for maximum impact at their organizations. Through integrated channels including online, events, demand generation and a weekly print magazine, InfoWorld reaches the most influential senior-level information technologists -- those who drive their enterprises' strategies and technology purchases. Powered by 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
www.InfoWorld.com.
About IDG
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), DEMO(R), and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at www.idg.com.
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Contact:
Paul Calento
Vice President of Marketing
InfoWorld Media Group
415-978-3212
paul_calento@infoworld.com
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