The Product of the Year Awards program recognizes outstanding technology products that improve key functions in a small business, such as business operations, management, marketing and sales, productivity and financial management, in addition to critical technology areas such as security and infrastructure. The 2006 honorees were selected from nearly 300 entries and comprise four categories: Top 10, Finalists, Products to Watch and Products that Get the Job Done.
"EMC is honored to have EMC Retrospect 7.5 for Windows selected by Small Business Technology Magazine as a winner of its 2006 a Product That Gets the Job Done," said John Palmer, Vice President & General Manager of EMC Insignia. "This award further demonstrates EMC's standing commitment to deliver a reliable, cost-effective, and easy-to-use data protection solution for small and medium businesses."
"Small Business Technology Magazine prides itself on helping entrepreneurs make technology decisions that drive real results in their business," said Patrick Cook, Product Editor and Labs Director, Small Business Technology Magazine. "Our 2006 winners represent the best of the best - demonstrating the breadth and quality of technical products aimed specifically at the small business market, with robust features and price points that are just right for their needs."
Presented by Small Business Technology Magazine, the 2006 Product of the Year Awards honor the best technology products and services for small business. A panel of judges, consisting of editors, technology writers, trainers and consultants, analysts and small businesses, evaluates products based on criteria such as: overall fit; functionality and ease of use; quality and breadth of support; innovation and potential impact on the bottom line of a small business. Judges also consider factors for successful technology adoption, such as pricing, learning curve, ease of setup and installation, breadth of user materials and support. The program is open to manufacturers and developers of technology hardware, packaged software and hosted services available for purchase by small businesses in the United States.
The Small Business Technology 2006 Product of the Year Award marks the 7th award EMC Retrospect 7.5 has received since its release in February 2006. For more information on Retrospect 7.5 please visit www.emcinsignia.com.
About Small Business Technology Magazine
Small Business Technology Magazine is the only print and online magazine in the U.S. that focuses on the technology needs of small businesses. The media company offers hundreds of articles, research reports, case studies and product demonstrations that help entrepreneurs make the right technology decisions simply, quickly and effectively. Subscribe at http://www.sbtechnologymagazine.org.