Boulder Valley School District Wins Award for Use of Verismic’s Power Manager

May 10, 2011

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Verismic Software, a leader in PC power management (http://www.verismic.com/), is delighted that its customer, Boulder Valley School District, has been named winner of a 2011 InfoWorld Green 15 Award. Each year, IDG’s InfoWorld Green 15 awards recognize the 15 most innovative IT initiatives that fall under this umbrella of sustainability, and selection is based on the excellence and quality of the work environment.

Companies around the world have embraced green technology to drive projects and develop products aimed at boosting energy efficiency, trimming waste, and reducing or eliminating the use or the production of harmful substances. Through the Boulder Valley School District’s sustainability initiative to improve its environmental footprint and divert funds saved on energy toward better educational purposes through implementing Verismic’s Power Manager software, the district reports savings of $300,000 while reducing its carbon footprint by 3,670 tons per year.

“With this year's batch of Green 15 winners, organizations of all sizes across an array of industries -- from education to government to medical to energy -- continue to demonstrate that sustainable IT practices are smart business IT practices,” said Ted Samson, Senior Analyst, InfoWorld. “Green IT projects not only yield significant environmental benefits that improve an organization's environmental standing; they can result in major costs savings, efficiency boosts, and other rewards that will put a big smile on the CFO's face.”

“BVSD’s vision of more eco-friendly schools is what won the district this prestigious award,” said Ashley Leonard, CEO, Verismic. “We are very happy to have been able to play a part in helping this innovative school district succeed.”

For more information on the 2011 InfoWorld Green 15 Awards, see http://www.infoworld.com/d/data-center/the-green-it-stars-2011-549.

About Verismic, a Sparxent Company

Verismic Software (www.verismic.com), a Sparxent company, is focused on developing solutions to reduce operational costs, enhance end user experience, and increase efficiency of IT support staff. The Verismic product range contains an array of systems management solutions designed to extend systems management and service desk capabilities. The toolset includes solutions such as PC Power Management, Password Reset, Desktop and Service Desk integration, and historical Tracking.

About Boulder Valley School District

In the district's 29 elementary schools, 21 secondary schools and four K-8 schools, we recognize that world-class education does not come in a one-size-fits-all package. In addition to a variety of focus and charter schools, the district's neighborhood schools, alternative schools and cutting-edge school programs give parents and students a customized approach to meeting their education needs. Some of the most sought-after academic programs are found in BVSD, including Talented and Gifted, Computer Literacy, Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, Experiential Learning, Pre-Engineering and many more. Visit BVSD at http://www.bvsd.org

About InfoWorld Media Group

InfoWorld Media Group helps IT Decision Makers choose the right technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy for business impact at their organizations. InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including online, events, research, and a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at http://www.infoworld.com.

About International Data Group

International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries. IDG's media brands include CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG’s lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers. IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, Storage Networking World, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.

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