12 July, 2010 - Tufin Technologies, the leader
in Security Lifecycle Management Solutions, has won an
International Stevie Award for Most Innovative Company in the 2010
International Business Awards. The International BusinessAwards are
the only global, all-encompassing awards program honoring great
performances in business. This prestigious honor is the latest in a
series of accolades and honors Tufin has received throughout the
first half of 2010 that include: a
5-star review (top rating)in SC Magazine of Tufin SecureTrack,
its flagship firewall operations solution;
another standout review in Network Computing magazine of its
automated change management solution, SecureChange Workflow;
mention on StartupBusiness.com's list of Hot 100 Startups and being
named a Red Herring EMEA "Hot 100" finalist.
"Winning a Stevie Award for Innovation is a huge honor for us,"
said Ruvi Kitov, CEO, Tufin Technologies. "The fact that we were
recognized for being outstanding innovators is even more exciting -
we understand that to remain a leader you need to meet your
customers' current needs while correctly anticipating their future
ones. The scope of the International Business Awards reflects our
ability to successfully penetrate a diverse set of markets
worldwide, each with their unique security and compliance needs. We
are delighted to be recognized for our effectiveness and innovation
in the global marketplace."
Recipients of International Stevie Award trophies were selected
from more than 1,700 entries received from organizations and
individuals in more than 40 countries. Tufin was named "Most
Innovative Company" in the MEA region, which includes the vital
entrepreneurial and technology hub of Israel. Selected from a pool
of top Israeli companies, Tufin was honored for its ability to help
more than 550 companies around the world to lower the cost and
increase the effectiveness of vital network security functions
including firewall operations, security policy change management,
and auditing and compliance.
Honorees were selected through two rounds of judging by business
professionals worldwide. Nicknamed the Stevie® for the Greek word
"crowned," the awards will be presented to winners at a gala dinner
on Monday, 27 September in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Istanbul,
Turkey.
"Despite the harsh economic climate, entries to the IBAs
actually grew a bit this year, and that illustrates the increasing
importance of The International Business Awards worldwide," said
Michael Gallagher, president of The Stevie Awards, presenters of
the IBAs. "We congratulate all of the Finalists and International
Stevie Awards winners, and we look forward to honoring them for
their achievements at our gala awards dinner in Istanbul on 27
September."
Complete lists of honorees and other details are available at www.stevieawards.com/iba
About Tufin Technologies
Tufin™ is the leading provider of Security Lifecycle Management
solutions that enable companies to cost-effectively manage their
network security policy, comply with regulatory standards, and
minimize IT risk. Tufin's products SecureTrack™ and SecureChange™
Workflow help security operations teams to manage change, minimize
risks and dramatically reduce manual, repetitive tasks through
automation. With a combination of accuracy and simplicity, Tufin
empowers security officers to perform reliable audits and
demonstrate compliance with corporate and government standards.
Founded in 2005 by leading firewall and business systems experts,
Tufin serves more than 550 customers in industries from telecom and
financial services to energy, transportation and pharmaceuticals. A
respected member of the network security community, Tufin partners
with leading vendors including Check Point, Cisco, Juniper,
Fortinet and F5, and is committed to setting the gold standard for
technological innovation and dedicated customer service. For more
information visit www.tufin.com, or follow Tufin on: Twitter at http://twitter.com/TufinTech,
LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/companies/tufin-technologies,
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=84473097725,
The Tufin Blog at http://tufintech.wordpress.com/,
The Tufin Channel on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/Tufintech
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American
Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie
Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales &
Customer Service. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the
people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances
in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at
www.stevieawards.com.
Premier Sponsor of The 2010 International Business Awards is
Infogroup. National Sponsors include the Korea Business
Communicators Association and the Public Relations Society of
India. Supporting sponsor is McCann PR Romania. Localization
Partner for the 2010 IBAs is Lionbridge.
