June 8, 2010

Preparis Named as Finalist in Cloud Computing / Software as a Service Category for TechAmerica

Preparis, Inc., the leading web-based business preparedness company, has been named a finalist in the Cloud Computing/Software as a Service category for the American Technology Awards, which bestows the only “Best Of” awards that recognize all technology products and services for the technology industry. Nominations for The American Technology Awards “The Termans” are vetted by industry experts and technology companies.  These awards have been named after Frederick Terman, who is widely credited as being the father of Silicon Valley.

“Preparis is honored to be a finalist in this category, alongside other game-changers in the market,” said Armistead Whitney, CEO of Atlanta-based Preparis, Inc. “In almost any crisis event, executives, managers and all employees need instant access to critical information and services to protect themselves and their business. Preparis delivers training and response protocols to over 200 threats, company specific information and crisis plans, information and communication tools all available from the web and mobile devices. We are making it easy for our subscribers to get the critical information and services they need, when they need it.”  

“We had a lot of nominations for these prestigious awards, and we congratulate Preparis for rising to finalist ranks,” said David C. Thomas, TechAmerica’s executive vice president, commercial development. “TechAmerica Foundation is excited to highlight Preparis as it continues to influence technology development throughout the rest of the world.”

The American Technology Awards will be presented for each of the inclusive segments of the technology industry: Aerospace and Defense; Clean Tech/Green Tech/Smart Grid; Cloud Computing/Software as a Service; Computers and Peripherals; Consumer Electronics; Cyber Security and Authentication; Electronic Components; Internet Services; Measurement and Control Instruments; Medical Devices; Server & Storage Technology; Software; Technology Consulting; Technology Services; and Telecommunications.

The winners will be announced on June 16 at TechAmerica Foundation’s Eighth Annual Technology and Government Dinner which has been a premier Washington, D.C. networking event bringing hundreds of industry, congressional and government leaders together at one venue to celebrate the partnership between industry and government.

For more information, please visit www.techamericafoundation.org/thetermans.

About Preparis
Preparis helps companies around the world prepare and respond to crisis events ensuring workforce safety, minimizing operational downtime, and maintaining corporate reputation and shareholder value. The company's on-demand emergency preparedness suite is accessed by its customers' C-suite and employees at every level across multiple geographies. Headquartered in Atlanta, Preparis safeguards more than 500,000 people and in excess of $185 billion in enterprise value.