BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Sep 23, 2013) - Plexxi, creator of the industry's first affinity-driven networking solution, was honored at the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council's 16th annual Awards Gala as the 2013 Innovative Technology of the Year - Cloud.
More than 700 senior executives were present at the Westin Waterfront for Boston's premier annual tech awards event that that showcases and celebrates the depth and breadth of the state's vibrant technology ecosystem.
"We are honored to award Plexxi with the 2013 Innovative Technology of the Year - Cloud," said Tom Hopcroft, President and CEO of MassTLC. "Plexxi's leadership is a shining example of what is it takes to keep the Commonwealth's tech sector growing and thriving. It's our pleasure to recognize and encourage such excellence. Congratulations to Plexxi and the strong team behind their success."
"The Bay State continues to be a gold mine for innovation, and we're thrilled that Plexxi is being recognized among such a talented pool of entrepreneurs," said Dave Husak, CEO and Founder of Plexxi. "As one of the few networking companies on the East Coast, our team is committed to developing the best solution to market, creating a more efficient, dynamic and sound foundation for the cloud."
The 2013 MassTLC Leadership Awards program platinum sponsors are Cisco, Greenberg Traurig, Microsoft, pwc, Silicon Valley Bank and gold sponsors are Aericon, The Boston Globe, CA Technologies, KSquare Law, PTC, Raytheon and Sonus.
See all the 2013 winners at www.masstlc.org
About Plexxi, Inc.
Plexxi is the creator of the industry's first affinity-driven networking solution. Plexxi's products -- Plexxi Control and the Plexxi Switch -- create an optimized network that dynamically helps applications perform better. The company has raised $48+ million in venture financing from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners and Northbridge Venture Partners. Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Plexxi also has offices in Nashua, N.H. and San Francisco, Calif. For more information, please visit www.plexxi.com.
About The Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc.
The Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) is the region's leading technology association and the premier network for tech executives, entrepreneurs, investors and policy leaders. MassTLC's purpose is to accelerate innovation by connecting people from across the technology landscape, providing access to industry-leading content and ideas and offering a platform for visibility for member companies and their interests.
For more information on MassTLC visit www.masstlc.org