Boulder, CO, May 28, 2008 -- The BeyeNETWORK introduces a new award to recognize excellence in business intelligence software deployments that positively impact an organization by providing business value or transformative change. In keeping with our mission to provide a global vision for business intelligence (BI) and beyond, the BeyeNETWORK is pleased to introduce the 2008 Vision Award for Business Impact. This award will recognize the efforts of companies that have successfully used BI software and technology to positively impact their organizations.

Submissions for this award are being accepted by the BeyeNETWORK. Companies and/or software vendors that have deployed a BI solution that resulted in measurable business impact are encouraged to apply.

Categories for the Vision Award for Business Impact are:

Business intelligence

Advanced BI and analytics

Data Integration

Data Management

Enterprise 2.0

Open source BI

Performance management

The award submission guidelines are available for download at www.b-eye-network.com/visionaward, and the deadline for submissions is July 15, 2008.

These awards will be judged by a panel of industry experts from the BeyeNETWORK. Awards will be presented to the solution providers and end-user organizations judged as providing real business impact. Winners will be notified by October 15 and featured on www.BeyeNETWORK.com.

For more information, please contact Mary Jo Nott, Executive Editor, BeyeNETWORK, mnott@b-eye-network.com or via phone at (262) 780-0202.

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