Kontiki Announced as Finalist for Best of Interop 2012

InformationWeek Reports & Interop Las Vegas Recognize Kontiki for Leading Innovation in the Business Technology Market

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Today Kontiki, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise video solutions, announced it had been selected as a Best of Interop finalist for the Cloud Computing & Virtualization award category, recognizing Kontiki’s technological advancements in this specific category. The Best of Interop winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 8 at 3:00 pm on the expo floor during Interop Las Vegas, happening May 6-10, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. For more information visit: http://www.bestofinterop.com/.

“The Best of Interop Awards are an indicator of the most innovative and exciting offerings available in the business technology marketplace and this year’s finalists have truly demonstrated their commitment to the industry”

“We’re honored to be chosen as a Best of Interop 2012 finalist in the Cloud Computing and Virtualization Category,” said Dan Vetras, President and CEO, Kontiki. “We believe the Kontiki Enterprise Video Platform’s differentiated technology and strategic vision makes us a smart option for customers looking for robust cloud solutions for their business. We look forward to showing you the capabilities of our platform at the Interop Expo.”

Kontiki will showcase their Enterprise Video Platform at Interop Las Vegas, the leading global business technology event. The Best of Interop Judging Committee, comprised of InformationWeek Reports editors and analysts, reviewed over 130 entries and selected finalists based on the products with the most significant technical impact with the most potential of advancing the business technology market.

“The Best of Interop Awards are an indicator of the most innovative and exciting offerings available in the business technology marketplace and this year’s finalists have truly demonstrated their commitment to the industry,” said Art Wittmann, Vice President and Director, InformationWeek Reports. “We want to applaud each of the participating companies for their advancements in technology and capturing the spirit of innovation.”

The eight category areas that Best of Interop finalists were selected for include:

• Cloud Computing & Virtualization
• Collaboration
• Data Center & Storage
• Management, Monitoring & Testing
• Networking
• Performance Optimization
• Security
• Wireless & Mobility

In addition to these eight specific category areas, there will be two special awards chosen: an overall "Best of Interop" and “Best Startup Company.”

Stop by booth #414 in the Expo of the Interop Conference to learn more about the Kontiki delivery difference.

• Who: Kontiki
• What: Interop Expo
• When: Wednesday and Thursday, May 8-10, 2012
  • Tuesday, 5/8 from 10-5
  • Wednesday, 5/9 from 10-5
  • Thursday, 5/10 from 10-3
• Where: Mandalay Bay

About Kontiki

Powered by innovative technology, Kontiki pioneered the enterprise video platform and enterprise content delivery network markets, providing superior cloud-based content delivery across the enterprise. Kontiki’s video solutions enable consumer-grade video engagement with enterprise-grade control over video delivery for the world’s largest companies, including American Airlines, Wells Fargo, Nationwide and Nestle, serving nearly 1.5 million users worldwide. Kontiki offers organizations the unique ability to globally deliver video on demand or live broadcasts to 100% of their employees, regardless of location, and to the full range of today’s business devices, including smart phones and tablets, without congesting networks or compromising video quality.

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About InformationWeek Reports

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About Interop®

Interop® drives the adoption of technology, providing knowledge and insight to help IT and corporate decision-makers achieve business success. Part of UBM TechWeb’s family of global brands, Interop is the leading business technology event series. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet program, Interop provides the forum for the most powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer. Interop Las Vegas is the flagship event held each spring, with Interop New York held each fall, with annual international events in Mumbai and Tokyo, all produced by UBM TechWeb and partners. For more information about these events visit, www.interop.com.