SiliconSystems is Named Finalist in Two Categories of AeA's Annual High Tech Innovation Awards
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Company is Recognized for its Outstanding Leadership and Innovative Advanced Storage Technology
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 10, 2006 - SiliconSystems, Inc., a world leader in advanced storage technology, today announced that it has been named a finalist for two 2006 AeA High Tech Innovation Awards. The AeA is the largest technology trade association in the United States, and the awards given by the Orange County council of AeA recognize key contributors to the local technology sector. From a record number of nominees that AeA has seen in the 13-year history of the awards, SiliconSystems was selected as a finalist in two categories - one honoring the company's leadership and the other its technology.
Michael Hajeck, who has been the company's CEO since he co-founded SiliconSystems in 2002, is among five finalists in the category of "Outstanding Private Company CEO." SiliconSystems' SiSMART, the first technology in the industry to self-monitor solid-state storage system usage and accurately forecast useable life, is among a select group of finalists in the highly competitive "Innovative Product or Technology" category. Patented SiSMART technology is integrated into all SiliconSystems' SiliconDrive products to enhance storage system performance and reliability.
"SiliconSystems is proud to be recognized as an outstanding company and one that is making a positive impact on high tech innovation in Orange County," said Michael Hajeck, CEO at SiliconSystems. "To be noted for the company's leadership as well as its breakthrough technology reinforces the company's position as a worldwide leader in advanced storage technology."
This year's AeA awards, themed "The Race to Innovate," will be held May 18 at the Westin South Coast Plaza. Categories include: Outstanding Company, Outstanding Public Company CEO, Outstanding Private Company CEO, Outstanding Woman in Technology, High Impact Person of the Year, Innovative Product of 2005, and the Greg Ross Community Service Award.
About SiSMART
SiliconSystems' patent-pending SiSMART technology is an industry breakthrough that monitors solid-state storage system usage and accurately forecasts useful life. While traditional flash cards run until failure, SiSMART acts as an early warning system by constantly monitoring and reporting the exact amount of remaining storage system life. SiSMART technology is integrated into every SiliconDrive to enhance storage system performance and ensure multi-year reliability.
About SiliconDrive
SiliconSystems' patented SiliconDrive is advanced storage technology engineered to overcome problems associated with products originally designed for the consumer electronics and personal computer markets. SiliconDrive technology is engineered to exceed the high performance, high reliability and multi-year lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System OEM market. Patented technology integrated into every SiliconDrive eliminates field failures from power disturbances, prevents costly product re-qualifications and provides enhanced security to protect application data and software IP, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership.
About SiliconSystems
SiliconSystems is the world leader in advanced storage technology engineered exclusively for the high performance, high reliability, multi-year product lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System OEM market. The company's patented SiliconDrive technology exceeds the rigorous demands of applications in the netcom, military, industrial, interactive kiosk and medical markets. SiliconSystems is based in Aliso Viejo, California. Additional company and product information is available on the company's website at www.siliconsystems.com
Agency Contact:
Annette Keller
Keller Communication
(949) 640-4811
akeller@siliconsystems.com
Company Contact:
Gary Drossel
SiliconSystems, Inc.
(949) 900-9414
gdrossel@siliconsystems.com
