Altiris Recognized as the Fastest Growing and Most Promising New Company in Utah.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Altiris Altiris Inc. is a subsidiary of Symantec specializing in service-oriented management software which allows organizations to manage IT assets. They also provide software for web services, security, and systems management products. (R) Honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. with Top Spot in the Utah Valley Utah Valley is a valley in North Central Utah located in Utah County, and is considered part of the Wasatch Front. It contains Provo, Orem, and their suburbs, including Spanish Fork and American Fork. Utah Lake is a natural shallow fresh water lake in its center. Entrepreneurial en·tre·pre·neur n. A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture. [French, from Old French, from entreprendre, to undertake; see enterprise. Forum's Third Annual "Top 25 Under 5" Competition Altiris Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRS ATRS Arkansas Teacher Retirement System ATRS Automated Transport and Retrieval System ATRS Aerial Targets Squadron ATRS Automated Trouble Reporting System ATRS Arkansas Therapeutic Recreation Society ATRS Automatic Turbine Run-up System ), a leader in systems management solutions that reduce the total cost of owning information technology, Tuesday was recognized by the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) as Utah's fastest growing and most promising new company. Continued creation of new jobs and year-over-year revenue growth are cited by the UVEF as key components of Altiris' success. In 1999 Altiris sold $3.5 million of software and services and employed 55 people. By the end of 2001, Altiris annual sales increased to over $34 million and the employee base increased to 300. "We recognize Altiris as the fastest growing and most promising new company in the state of Utah," said Les Pardew, UVEF chairman. "This recognition is particularly meaningful when considered against the quality of all the companies in this year's competition. The people and products of Altiris are an excellent example of the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Utah business and economic development." "Altiris is successful through a winning combination of devoted employees, original ideas and innovative IT software products," said Greg Butterfield, Altiris president and chief executive officer. "We are honored to be recognized by the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum as the number one fastest growing and most promising new company in Utah. Although a majority of our employees are based in Utah, Altiris really showcases the valuable contributions of a very talented worldwide staff that makes the company the success it is today." About the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum As a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. founded in 1989, the UVEF promotes the development, and encourages the creation and growth of entrepreneurial ventures by providing networking opportunities, promoting recognition of business accomplishments and contributions, sharing business experiences and encouraging free enterprise. About Altiris Altiris Inc. offers a full line of Web-enabled solutions that empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems organizations to easily manage desktops, notebooks, handhelds and servers throughout the IT lifecycle. Altiris provides fully integrated, complete systems management solutions including deployment and migration, software operations management Operations management is an area of business that is concerned with the production of goods and services, and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective. , inventory and asset management, and help desk management. Altiris' core technologies greatly reduce the cost and complexity of owning IT resources. For more information, visit www.altiris.com. Altiris is registered trademark of Altiris Inc. The other company names or products mentioned are or may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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