BDMetrics Named Finalist for 'Red Herring 100' Award

Red Herring today announced that BDMetrics, Inc. is a finalist for the Red Herring 100 Award, a selection of the 100 most innovative private technology companies based in North America.

The Red Herring editorial board diligently surveyed the entrepreneurial scene throughout the North American region and identified the top 200 out of more than 800 closely evaluated companies that are leading the next wave of innovation.

"We can see the exciting evolution of the technology sector reflected in the quality and variety of exceptional companies that we had to choose from in putting our list together," said Joel Dreyfuss, editor-in-chief of Red Herring." "It was tough to choose just 200 finalists from such a large list of excellent contenders, and we are very happy with the quality of the companies we selected as finalists."

The 100 winning companies will be announced at the Red Herring North America event. The CEOs of the winning startups will present their innovative ideas and technologies to an audience of leading entrepreneurs, financiers, and corporate strategists at the event in San Jose, California, on May 12-14 at the Fairmont. This year's Red Herring 100 North America event marks the 11th anniversary of the Red Herring 100 Awards. In celebration, the event will feature keynote addresses from legendary VC investors and CEOs of leading Internet, information, and communications companies. Register online at: http://herringevents.com/northamerica08/index.html

About Red Herring

Red Herring is a global media company which unites the world's best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers in a variety of forums: a leading innovation magazine, an online daily technology news service, technology newsletters and major events for technology leaders around the globe. Red Herring provides an insider's access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. More information about Red Herring is available on the Internet at www.redherring.com.

About BDMetrics

BDMetrics is the creator of You-Based(TM) personalization technology for leading trade shows and associations. This personalization technology customizes the entire event around the unique needs and interests of all participants and extends business relationships and interaction 365 days a year. The technology drives attendance, increases exhibitor participation, facilitates relevant business relationships, and ensures positive constituent ROI. BDMetrics partners with leading tradeshow owners and associations to redefine and elevate the value of the face-to-face business experience and convert their communities into commerce. For more information visit www.bdmetrics.com or contact John Barber via email at john.barber@bdmetrics.com or by phone at 703.955.6993.

SOURCE: Red Herring

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