OpSource Selected as Finalist for "Best On-Demand Platform"
Santa Clara, Calif., February 7, 2007 -- OpSource, Inc., the SaaS Experts, announced today that SaaSTRAK has been selected as a finalist in the 23rd annual SIIA CODiE Awards in the category of "Best On-Demand Platform."
Online and interactive, SaaSTRAK is an expert system for companies in need of a complete delivery solution for their web-based applications. After answering a series of interview questions to identify company and application requirements, SaaSTRAK automatically recommends and configures a "best practices" Optimal On-Demand infrastructure to enable a fully operational application in 72 hours or less. Available 24x7, SaaSTRAK allows users to purchase their tailored infrastructure at any time and benefit from a free month's usage for utilizing the automated system.
"The team at OpSource is proud to have its vision and leadership recognized again by the CODiE Awards. Now you can get on-demand service delivery, on-demand," said Treb Ryan, CEO of OpSource, Inc.
"OpSource's depth of On-Demand expertise is translated into unique, web-based business services like SaaSTRAK that make it possible for companies with new on-demand applications get to market quickly and cost-effectively. Our success-based business model includes an innovative pricing structure that minimizes start-up risk and ensures total business alignment: 'Your success is our success,'" Ryan continued.
While SaaSTRAK automatically configures OpSource's Optimal On-DemandSM infrastructure for application service delivery, Optimal On-Demand enables companies to efficiently and reliably deliver their applications and services via the Web. The complete solution includes carrier-class infrastructure, application management, 24x7x365 branded end-user support and SaaS-specific tools to optimize business growth.
Nominations for the 2007 CODiE Awards exceeded last year's record with more than 1,200 submitted by more than 600 companies. Each year, finalists in 72 categories are recognized for outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and education technology industries.
Ken Wasch, SIIA President, said: "The 2007 CODiE Finalists represent real winners, even at this stage of the contest. Competition is fiercer than ever and that makes selection as a CODiE Finalist a major achievement. All the companies on this year's list should feel justifiably proud of their recognition."
OpSource's Optimal On-Demand received the 2006 CODiE Award for "Best Application Management Solution." This year, as the industry has evolved, that category has been replaced with "Best On- Demand Platform" for which SaaSTRAK was nominated.
Over 219 neutral specialists reviewed all the products entered, accounting for 50% of the final vote. The finalists will be evaluated by SIIA members for the remaining 50% of the vote, and the winners will be announced April 17 at the historic Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 800 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net.
About OpSource
OpSource™, the SaaS delivery experts, provides the operational infrastructure and ongoing services that enable software companies, On-Demand businesses, and web applications providers to deliver and maintain the highest quality webbased solutions. By choosing OpSource as their on-demand delivery partner, OpSource customers are freed from infrastructure management and can focus on improving their applications and acquiring new customers. The OpSource Optimal On-Demand™ service delivery platform enables businesses to deploy SaaS and web-based applications quickly, securely and cost effectively. And OpSource is the only company to offer Success Based Pricing, a unit-based pricing model that allows businesses to begin with a modest minimum commitment, and their expenses scale only when their revenue increases. For more information about OpSource, visit opsource.net.