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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 22, 2010 -- Winners Will Be Honored At Technosium 2010 Hot Companies and Technology Award Presentations
Winston Salem, NC

SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today it has been named a 2010 Hot Companies finalist by Network Products Guide. SilkRoad was selected from a global industry analysis of information technology vendors which included established large companies, mid-size and new start-ups around the world. Finalists were selected based on the "4Ps" criteria-namely Products, People, Performance, and Potential.

The 2010 Hot Companies winners will be announced and honored at the Technosium 2010 presentations and dinner at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on March 18, 2010. The coveted 2010

Hot Companies analysis encompasses companies in all areas of information technologies including security, wireless, storage, networking, software and communications.

SilkRoad has been honored with the Hot Companies recognition multiple times and consistently excels in meeting and exceeding the 4Ps criteria. Companies honored with the "Hot Companies" recognition raise the bar higher for their competitors, achieve the highest customer satisfaction and strive to maintain the distinction each year.

"Network Products Guide's recognition of SilkRoad and our Life Suite for the second year in a row is a great honor," said Brian Platz, COO SilkRoad technology. "Technology and innovation are vital to leading the country back into a thriving

economy, and our commitment to ongoing development helps keep us ahead of the technology curve."

The "Hot Companies" 2010 evaluation process also assessed candidates for entrepreneurial spirit; seasoned executives with relevant experience; clear understanding of the segment of IT market they are active in; products and solutions positioned to take advantage of the emerging market opportunities; well developed revenue-growth model and clearly planned expansion strategies.

To see the complete list of finalists please visit www.technosium.com

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