Editors from Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine announced the winners of the Best of TechEd 2009 Awards at Tech Ed 2009 in Los Angeles earlier this evening.
The winners were selected by a judging panel of editors from Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine, and were evaluated based on each finalist's strategic importance, competitive advantage, and value to customers.
2009 Best of TechEd Award Winners
Business Intelligence
Winner: DevExpress Analytics
Database Administration
Winner: xkoto GRIDSCALE for SQL Server
Database Development
Winner: Quest TOAD for SQL Server
Developer Tools
Winner: AVIcode Intercept Studio
Hardware, Networking, and Storage
Winner: HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array
Messaging
Winner: Sherpa Mail Attender for Exchange
Productivity and Collaboration
Winner: Axceler ControlPoint
Security
Winner: SpecOps Password Reset
Software Components & Middleware
Winner: JNBridgePro
System Management and Operations
Winner: DoubleTake Move
Virtualization
Winner: VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3.5
Attendees' Pick
Winner: DevExpress Analytics
Best Microsoft Product
Winner: Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Breakthrough Product
Winner: Data Robotics DroboPro
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