TECHJOURNAL SOUTH ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST TECH 50 LIST

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Research Triangle Park, NC – June 4, 2007 – TechJournal South has announced its inaugural Tech 50, TechJournal's annual list of some of the most innovative technology firms in the Southeast region.

The inaugural list looks at tech firms of the new millennium, focusing on some of the most innovative and promising tech firms launched in the Southeast since 2000.

The list criteria focused on a variety of areas, such as unique technologies, management teams, market potential and market execution. Nominations were sought from venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and economic development executives.

“We're excited about the present and the future of the Southeast technology community,” said Allan Maurer, Editor of the TechJournal. “Vibrant, strong start-ups from DC through South Florida are developing innovative and disruptive technologies that will change the face of their industries.”

“We had a difficult time in selecting only 50 companies, but we feel these firms represent a solid cross section of the Southeast technology scene. We look forward to watching these firms grow.”

The 2008 Tech 50 firms include:

1. 6th Sense Analytics, Morrisville, NC - http://www.6sa.com/
2. Anystream, Sterling, VA - http://www.anystream.com/
3. Applied Plasmonics, Gainesville, FL - http://www.appliedplasmonics.com/
4. Brightview Technologies, Research Triangle Park, NC - http://www.brightviewtechnologies.com/
5. Broadwick, Durham, NC - http://www.broadwick.com/
6. Camero, Tyson’s Corner, VA - http://www.camero-tech.com/
7. Centice, Research Triangle Park, NC - http://www.centice.com/
8. Clarabridge, Reston, VA - http://www.clarabridge.com/
9. ChannelAdvisor, Morrisville, NC - http://www.channeladvisor.com/
10. Clearspring Technology, Arlington, VA - http://www.clearspring.com/

11. Coaltek, Tucker, GA - http://www.coaltek.com/
12. Covega, Jessup, MD - http://www.covega.com/
13. Cybera, Franklin, TN - http://www.cybera.net/
14. Firethorn Mobile, Atlanta, GA - http://www.firethornmobile.com/
15. FortiusOne, Washington, DC - http://www.fortiusone.com/
16. Heartscape Technologies, Columbia, MD - http://www.heartscape.com/
17. Hookmobile, Alexandria, VA - http://www.hookmobile.com/
18. Infinity Business Group, Lexington, SC - http://www.infinitybusinessgroup.com/
19. Inipower Systems, Morrisville, NC - http://www.inipower.com/
20. InnerPulse, Research Triangle Park, NC - http://www.inner-pulse.com/

21. Intent Mediaworks, Atlanta, GA - http://www.intentmediaworks.com/
22. JackBe, Chevy Chase, MD - http://www.jackbe.com/
23. Jacket Micro Devices, Atlanta, GA - http://www.jacketmicro.com/
24. Maxion Technologies, Hyattsville, MD - http://www.maxion.com/
25. Motricity, Durham, NC - http://www.motricity.com/
26. Multiply, Boca Raton, FL - http://www.multiply.com/
27. Near-Time, Chapel Hill, NC - http://www.near-time.net/
28. Netuitive, Reston, VA - http://www.netuitive.com/
29. Nexidia, Atlanta, GA - http://www.nexidia.com/
30. Nextreme Thermal Solutions, Research Triangle Park, NC - http://www.nextreme.com/

31. NovaMin Technology, Alachua, FL - http://www.novamin.com/
32. Overture Networks, Research Triangle Park, NC - http://www.overturenetworks.com/
33. PassAlong Networks, Nashville, TN - http://www.passalongnetworks.com/
34. Radarfind, Research Triangle Park, NC - http://www.radarfind.com/
35. REACHMDconsult, Augusta, GA - http://www.reachmdc.com/
36. Recordant, Alpharetta, GA - http://www.recordant.com/
37. rPath, Raleigh, NC - http://www.rpath.com/
38. Ruckus Network, Herndon, VA - http://www.ruckusnetwork.com/
39. Scentric, Alpharetta, GA - http://www.scentric.com/
40. Skyway Software, Tampa, FL - http://www.skywaysoftware.com/

41. Steelbox Networks, Atlanta, GA - http://www.steelbox.com/
42. StrikeIron, Research Triangle Park, NC - http://www.strikeiron.com/
43. Sunlight Direct, Oak Ridge, TN - http://www.sunlight-direct.com/
44. Tower Cloud, St. Petersburg, FL - http://www.towercloud.com/
45. Turanair Systems, Deerfield Beach, FL - http://www.turanairsystems.com/
46. VideoNext, Chantilly, VA - http://www.videonext.com/
47. VidSys, Vienna, VA - http://www.vidsys.com/
48. ViTrue, Atlanta, GA - http://www.vitrue.com/
49. WiDeFi, Melbourne, FL - http://www.widefi.com/
50. YAP, Charlotte, NC - http://www.yapme.com/

Gold Sponsors for the inaugural Tech 50 include: Business Wire, CB Richard Ellis, Cherry Bekaert & Holland, Collexis, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, Hunton & Williams, Hutchison Law Group, Maverick Endeavors and Southern Capitol Ventures.

Tech 50 Silver Sponsors included Aurora Funds, Best Lab Deals, Christopher & Weisberg, Chrysalis Ventures, DASH Systems, Good Leads, Human Capital Solutions, Moore & Van Allen, Rankin McKenzie, Teer Associates, Wake Tech Community College and WebScientifics Corporation.

For more information visit http://www.tech50.org./