Cloudmark Named Finalist in Two Categories for 2004 Codie Awards
Cloudmark SpamNet™ chosen for Best Distributed Computing Solution and Best Network-Based Communication Solution
SAN FRANCISCO — Jan. 7, 2004 — Cloudmark™ Inc., the company that stops spam before it costs you money, today announced that the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) chose Cloudmark's groundbreaking peer-to-peer (P2P) anti-spam solution, SpamNet, as a finalist in two categories for the 19th Annual Codie Awards. The 2004 Codie Awards showcase the software and digital content industry's finest products and services and honor excellence for corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts. A record high for the program, the nomination period, which closed in October, saw more than 800 nominations submitted by more than 600 companies.
"In light of the intense competition this year, to be named a Codie Awards finalist is a tremendous honor and an important achievement," said Ken Wasch, SIIA president. "SIIA is proud to recognize Cloudmark as a true leader in its field."
Cloudmark SpamNet (initially Vipul's Razor), proven effective at fighting spam since 1998, is an easy-to-use Outlook or Outlook Express add-in that stops over 95 percent of spam sent out on the Internet today. SpamNet is the first, largest and fastest-growing SpamFighting community in the world, connecting people in real time to deliver immediate spam relief to its more than 750,000 members.
"Being selected finalist for SIIA's Codie Awards is a true testament to the impression SpamNet has made on the technological landscape over the years," said Vipul Ved Prakash, co-founder and chief scientist for Cloudmark. "Such an honor further proves that the community based approach to fighting the spam epidemic is most effective because it capitalizes on the power of human beings collaborating in real time."
The Codie Awards program is the only peer recognition program in the software and information industry, providing a unique opportunity for companies to compete for the praise of their competitors. The 2004 Codie Award winners will be presented at a black-tie gala on Tuesday, May 18 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA.
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About Cloudmark
Cloudmark builds messaging security software that protects communications service provider networks and their subscribers against the widest range of messaging threats. Only Cloudmark Security Platform™ delivers instant security and control across diverse messaging environments, enabling communications service providers to create a safe user experience, protect revenue and safeguard their brand, while streamlining infrastructure and reducing operational costs. Cloudmark's patented solutions protect more than 120 tier-one customers worldwide, including AT&T, Verizon, Swisscom, Comcast, Cox and NTT.