Ottawa, April 15, 2009 — Embotics, the Virtualization Lifecycle Management™ Company, today announced it was named “Most Promising Startup” by the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) Awards. Embotics was chosen over other successful Ottawa startups for producing world-class virtualization management technology; displaying entrepreneurial strength and excellence in innovation; and providing a commitment to the technology sector while increasing profitability, community involvement and embracing sound business fundamentals.

OCRI, Ottawa’s leading economic development agency, recognized the achievements of local business, research and academic organizations and individuals, celebrating their excellence in the areas of research, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, partnership and student accomplishment. Over 60 nominations for nine categories were judged by a committee from the Society of Collaborative Opportunities and Advancement of Professionals (SCOAP). This distinguished committee recognized Embotics’ work to meet market demand for control and automation within virtual infrastructures, helping organizations realize the maximum savings of server virtualization with their flagship product, V-Commander.

“The quality and caliber of Ottawa companies drive our region’s diversity, creativity and success,” said Claude Haw, president and CEO, OCRI. “Embotics’ impressive local and national growth, and the fact that it is one of the few local companies to raise funding in 2008, is a testament to its commitment to save money for its customers. Embotics is an important component of the excellent foundation we have built, reinforcing our global reputation as a leading centre of innovation.”

Toronto-based IDC Canada has forecasted virtualization adoption to accelerate in 2009. Virtualization management tools are becoming crucial to the success of virtualization deployments and Embotics helps companies reduce costs and risks within their network infrastructures by reclaiming unused resources and eliminating virtual machine (VM) sprawl.

“The OCRI award is another confirmation of our efforts to reduce the costs and risks associated with server virtualization for enterprises,” said Jay Litkey, CEO and founder of Embotics. “We are fortunate to be surrounded by various technological and entrepreneurial ventures that share the same commitment to growing and commanding the market.”

About Embotics

Embotics Corporation, the Virtualization Lifecycle Management™ Company, helps enterprises realize the maximum savings of server virtualization without incurring the risks and costs associated with virtual sprawl. Embotics’ award-winning V-Commander™ uses policy-based controls to manage virtual machines (VMs) throughout their lifecycles; providing the oversight, automation and controls necessary to accelerate the adoption of server virtualization without creating sprawl and adding unnecessary resources or staff. Embotics is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices in the U.S., and a growing network of global partners. For more information, please visit www.embotics.com.

 

About OCRI

Leading the way for Ottawa, OCRI is the city’s economic development agency. OCRI is the rallying point to bring business, education, research and talent together to create the winning economic conditions that allow Ottawa’s knowledge-based companies to thrive locally and compete globally. At OCRI we promote sustainable economic development to maintain our high quality of life. For more information on OCRI visit our website at www.ocri.ca and for more information on the Ottawa Region please visit www.ottawaregion.com.

 

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