XATA Corporation Wins 2009 Tekne 'Technology Service' Award
October 29 2009 - 11:26AM
PR Newswire (US)
Tenth annual Tekne Awards celebrate Minnesota's technology
innovators and innovations MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 29
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Minnesota High Tech Association
(MHTA), in partnership with Enterprise Minnesota and LifeScience
Alley, has named XATA Corporation as the recipient of the 2009
Tekne Award in the Technology Services award category. Held Oct. 22
at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the Tekne Awards honor
companies and individuals who have demonstrated superior technology
advancement and leadership in Minnesota. The award recognized XATA
for its core product, XATANET, which allows customers to analyze
their fleet operations to improve fleet performance and business
processes and to cut costs while adhering to U.S. Department of
Transportation regulations. In addition to its technology products,
XATA Corporation provides a variety of professional services, such
as product training, implementation and integration with
third-party applications. "Receiving this important distinction
validates our commitment to providing technology that helps
transportation companies run more efficiently," said Bob Maeser,
chief technology officer, XATA Corporation. "We are proud to be a
part of Minnesota's technology community and provide innovative
solutions to our local and national customers." Playing a
significant role in bringing new technology to life, the 2009 Tekne
Award recipients represent large global companies--as well as small
startup ventures--that have positively impacted the quality of life
in Minnesota and throughout the world. Judges selected one
recipient out of the three finalists in each of the 14 Tekne Award
categories, recognizing the best and brightest in development,
education, commercialization and management of technology. Company
awards included separate categories for small and growing
businesses (with annual revenues under $50 million) and established
businesses (with annual revenues of $50 million or more). "Over the
past 10 years, we have seen the quality and originality of each
entry improve. This year's winners are no exception in setting
outstanding examples of innovation and leadership," said Kate
Rubin, president, MHTA. "XATA impressed the judges in how it is
helping to secure Minnesota's place as a center of innovation in
the global economy." This year's Tekne Awards ceremony was emceed
by John Sweeney, author of "Innovation at the Speed of Laughter,"
and owner of the Brave New Workshop, the nation's oldest satirical
comedy theatre. A list of 2009 Tekne Award recipients and finalists
is available online at http://www.tekneawards.org/. About the
Minnesota High Tech Association The Minnesota High Tech Association
(MHTA) accelerates the growth, sustainability and global
competitiveness of Minnesota's technology-based economy through
public-policy advocacy, member collaboration, and education and
community outreach. MHTA is the only membership organization that
represents Minnesota's entire technology-based economy. MHTA
members include organizations of every size - involved in virtually
every aspect of technology creation, production, application and
education in Minnesota. MHTA works in partnership with TechAmerica,
which represents Minnesota's technology organizations nationally.
Find out more online at http://www.mhta.org/ or follow MHTA on
Twitter at http://twitter.com/MHTA. About XATA Based in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, XATA Corporation (NASDAQ:XATA) is an expert
in optimizing fleet operations by reducing costs and ensuring
regulatory compliance for the trucking industry. With the
introduction of XATANET in 2004, our customers now have access to
vehicle data anywhere, anytime, through a fee-based subscription
service. Our software and professional services help companies
manage fleet operations, enhance driver safety and deliver a higher
level of customer satisfaction. XATA provides expert services to
develop the business processes required to deliver the
profitability, safety and service level demanded by today's
competitive transportation environments. XATA was the first company
to introduce electronic driver logs and exception-based management
reporting. For more information, visit http://www.xata.com/ or call
1-800-745-9282. DATASOURCE: XATA Corporation CONTACT: Karl Nilsson
of XATA Corporation, +1-952-707-5650, Web Site:
http://www.xata.com/
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