Spiceworks Named IT Solution of the Year

Business Wire, Oct 16, 2007

InnoTech Conference Recognizes Provider of Industry's First Ad-Supported IT Management Software

AUSTIN, Texas -- Spiceworks[TM], Inc., the provider of the industry's first free ad-supported IT management software, today announced that it received the "IT Solution of the Year" award from the Austin InnoTech business and technology conference, which took place Oct. 11th in Austin, Texas. The Spiceworks IT Desktop was recognized as this year's leading information technology solution by regional business and technology executives from the InnoTech CIO forum. The award aims to recognize the region's most innovative business technology solution.

"Spiceworks has developed a unique technology application and ad-supported business model that together are significantly improving how more than 120,000 IT administrators at small businesses around the world manage their computer networks," said Sean Lowery, Executive Director of InnoTech. "The company is well-deserving of the 'IT Solution of the Year' award."

Austin InnoTech is an annual conference and exhibition built specifically for business and technology executives, highlighting the region's innovation and technology development opportunities by showcasing pioneering products and services. Other InnoTech conferences are held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio, Texas; and Portland, Oregon.

"We are honored to be selected by InnoTech technology industry leaders as the top IT Solution of the year," said Jay Hallberg, founder and vice president of marketing for Spiceworks. "We look forward to continuing to work closely with our loyal customer base to enhance and improve the Spiceworks IT Desktop for the benefit of small businesses around the world."

The Spiceworks IT Desktop is designed for small and medium organizations with networks of up to 250 devices. Core product features include the ability to automatically discover, inventory, monitor, track and report on the hardware and software running in a network while having access to an integrated help desk and IT expert community collaboration capabilities. The free Spiceworks software is supported by displaying relevant ads on topics that are useful to IT professionals. For more information on Spiceworks and the Spiceworks IT Desktop, visit www.spiceworks.com.

About InnoTech

In one focused day, Austin InnoTech creates an environment where education, innovation, peer-to-peer networking and the latest technology and business solutions are all available specifically for IT professionals. The fourth annual Austin InnoTech assembled the leading business and technology executives in the region for a day of answers to your IT issues, real world case studies and your best chance to see the latest products and solutions to support your business. InnoTech is your opportunity to meet and interact with those leaders driving the IT industry in Central Texas. For more information, visit: www.innotechconference.com.

About Spiceworks

Founded by network and systems management software pioneers, Spiceworks develops the industry's first free IT management software designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium businesses. Spiceworks software helps organizations easily inventory, monitor, manage and troubleshoot the software and hardware assets in their networks. Spiceworks is a privately held company headquartered in Austin, Texas with funding from Austin Ventures. For more information visit www.spiceworks.com.

Spiceworks is a trademark of Spiceworks, Inc. All other names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.