Dyadem Selected as Finalist for Network Products Guide Hot Companies 2009 Awards

Toronto – December 9, 2008 – Dyadem today announced that it has been named a 2009 Hot Companies finalist by Network Products Guide. Selected from a global industry analysis of information technology vendors which included established large companies, mid-size and new start-ups, Dyadem has advanced to the finalists stage based on the "4Ps" selection criteria—namely Products, People, Performance, and Potential. The coveted 2009 Hot Companies analysis encompasses companies in all areas of information technologies including security, wireless, storage, networking, software and communications.

The Hot Companies 2009 evaluation process also assessed candidates for entrepreneurial spirit, seasoned executives with relevant experience, clear understanding of the segment of IT market they are currently active and plan to stay active in, products and solutions that are positioned to take advantage of the emerging market opportunities, well developed revenue-growth model and clearly planned expansion strategies. Dyadem is the market leader in Quality Lifecycle Management and Risk Lifecycle Management solutions, and was named one of Deloitte's fastest growing technology companies in Deloitte’s 2007 Technology Fast 500.

The 2009 Hot Companies winners will be announced and honored at the 2009 “World Executive Alliance Summit” in San Francisco, California, USA on March 26-27, 2009. Dyadem will be amongst the other key industry players at this event. The CEOs of finalists will be presenting their company’s 4Ps criteria live to an audience of leading entrepreneurs, IT companies, venture capitalists, corporate strategists and media. To see the complete list of finalists please visit http://www.networkproductsguide.com/hotcompanies/.
 
"We are delighted that our company has reached the 2009 Hot Companies Finalist stage," said Kevin North, President & CEO, Dyadem.  "This further validates our position as a company that can successfully overcome the quality, compliance, and risk management issues faced by our customers today. We are proud of this accomplishment and we would like to thank the selection committee for recognizing the impact that Dyadem has had on the industries that we serve."

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About Dyadem International
Founded in 1993, Dyadem is the market leader in Quality Lifecycle Management and Risk Lifecycle Management solutions. Dyadem provides software and services that empower companies to manage quality, mitigate risks, achieve regulatory compliance, plan for business continuity and improve profitability. Dyadem works with 85% of the Fortune 500 companies and serves the high tech & electronics, medical devices, oil and gas, chemical, automotive, pharmaceutical and aerospace and defense industries. For more information, visit www.dyadem.com.