J. J. Keller Named 2008 CODiE Finalist in Two Categories |
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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
3003 W. Breezewood Lane
Neenah, WI, 54957
USA
Press release date: February 27, 2008
February 27 2008
Neenah, WI - Prospera®, J. J. Keller's online people management tool, and J. J. Keller's SAFEoSim(TM) Truck Driving Simulator have both been selected as finalists for the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 23rd Annual CODiE Award. Prospera is a finalist in the Best Vertical Market Business Content Solution category. SAFEoSim is a finalist for Best Workforce Training Solution.
The CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and education technology industries. This year's awards program includes 68 categories with more than 1,000 nominations submitted by over 600 companies. Prospera is one of six finalists in the Best Vertical Market Business Content Solution category. SAFEoSim is one of four finalists in the Best Workforce Training Solution category.
Through a unique combination of journalist and peer review, the CODiE Awards showcase outstanding products and services, as well as corporate excellence and philanthropy.
"Competition is tough this year and that makes selection as a CODiE Finalist a real achievement," said Ken Wash, SIIA president. "All the companies on this year's list should feel justifiably proud of their recognition."
SIIA is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA will present the 2008 CODiE Awards on May 20, 2008.
About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to the leading companies that are setting the pace for the digital age.
About Prospera®
Prospera® is an online people management tool that provides a better approach to engage and develop the people within an organization. It helps over 5,000 human resource professionals to recruit and retain quality employees, increase employee engagement and job satisfaction, guide employees and themselves in career development, and collect truly actionable feedback. For more information, visit www.prospera.com.
About SAFEoSim(TM)
SAFEoSim(TM) Truck Driving Simulator, combines driver safety training and technology in a virtual training environment. SAFEoSim puts drivers behind the wheel, allowing them to "drive" a tractor-trailer truck, tank truck or straight truck through a virtual world of city streets, interstates/freeways, two-lane highways, mountain roads, construction work zones and other environments that can present hazards. Drivers also experience a variety of high-risk or emergency situations, including aggressive motorists, vehicles entering/blocking roadways, sliding on ice, shifting/surging cargo and more. The simulator helps drivers sharpen specific driving skills including hazard perception, defensive driving, situational awareness, speed and space management, mirror use, cornering, emergency maneuvers, skid control and recovery and crash avoidance. For more information, visit www.jjkeller.com/safesim.
About J. J. Keller
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. of Neenah, WI, employs nearly 1,300 associates and is a leading specialized publisher and services provider. Founded in 1953, the company offers a wide variety of risk and regulatory management products to customers throughout North America. J. J. Keller helps customers manage risk, keep employees safe, and comply with DOT, OSHA, EPA, DOL, FDA and USDA requirements. The company's diverse product line includes technical publications; computer software; training programs; online management tools; specialized forms; and supplies.
J. J. Keller also provides safety consulting, on-site training and a variety of transportation services, including licensing, permitting, fuel tax reporting, driver log auditing and driver qualification file management.
Marketing Communications Jean Bilitz 1-800-843-3174, ext. 7304 E-mail: jbilitz@jjkeller.com
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Janal Emmer 1-800-843-3174, ext. 2720 E-mail: jemmer@jjkeller.com
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