Winners Named in Microsoft Best of Tech Ed 2011 Awards Program Produced by the Following Penton Media Technology Markets, Windows IT Pro, SQL Server Magazine, DevProConnections and SharePoint Pro

FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Penton Media's Windows IT Pro, SQL Server Magazine, DevProConnections and SharePoint Pro today announced the winners in the Best of Tech Ed 2011 awards program.  

The Best of Tech Ed 2011 awards recognize companies who offer innovative products for the industry. The judges reviewed 334 products and services submitted for the award and chose 48 finalists to be interviewed at the Microsoft Tech Ed North America 2011 conference in Atlanta, Georgia on May 16 and 17 2011.  Winners were announced at an invite only evening reception at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, May 18.  

"We narrowed down a list of more than 300 products this year to 48 extremely deserving finalists—an honor in itself," said Jason Bovberg, Senior Editor of Windows IT Pro. "All 48 finalists represent highly distinguished products and services in their categories. We love all these products! But through our research and show-floor interview process, we managed to choose this year's winners. Our 2011 Best of Best of Tech Ed winners stand apart from the pack, either offering an edge in product functionality, boasting enhanced feature sets in new versions, or introducing innovative technology," remarked Bovberg. Winners were chosen based on their innovation, strategic importance to the market, competitive advantage, and exceptional value to customers.

A complete list of the winners and profiles of the winning product and services can be seen at www.windowsitpro.com/article/products/teched-2011-award-winners-136192

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