Dyadem Leader Kevin North Named in Network Products Guide 2008 Most Valuable Performers Awards

TORONTO – December 9, 2008 – Network Products Guide, the world’s most comprehensive guide on networking and communication products, technologies, case studies and vital information from vendors worldwide, has named Kevin North, President and CEO of Dyadem, as one of the technology industry’s Most Valuable Performers in 2008.  This prestigious industry award recognizes senior executives from around the world with the essential characteristics of leaders that are the most valuable performers.

The Network Products Guide “MVP” Award honors executives in the technology industry who have a clear vision and mission, have set measurable goals and objectives for themselves, are selfless and mentors to others, and most importantly, demonstrate respect and trust for their staff, employees and the technology industry as a whole.

“The new economy leaders are essentially those that are adapting best in the current economic environment and will emerge with higher standards,” said Rake Narang, editor-in-chief, Network Products Guide. “We are proud to honor Kevin North with this year’s 2008 Most Valuable Performers award and acknowledge his positive contribution to the industry.”
 
Dyadem is the market leader in Quality Lifecycle Management and Risk Lifecycle Management software solutions that help clients identify, measure and mitigate a variety of risks in process and discrete manufacturing. Mr. North has served as Dyadem’s President and CEO since 2006, responsible for corporate vision, sales and marketing strategy, business growth and total customer satisfaction.  He is currently an advisor to other start-up technology companies, and is a regular speaker at conferences, trade shows, universities and colleges. Mr. North also recently won a “Pros to Know” award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine in 2008, and Dyadem was named one of Deloitte's fastest growing North American technology companies in Deloitte’s 2007 Technology Fast 500.

 "The technology arena is a fast-paced, competitive one, but that does not preclude technology vendors from making time to give back to the community and the industry at large, and to exhibit respect for the employees who are carrying out our vision,” said Mr. North.  “I am honored to be recognized alongside well-respected organizations such as IBM, Cisco Systems, and Google.”

The full listing of the 2008 “Most Valuable Performer” Awards is available on the Network Products Guide website at www.networkproductsguide.com.

About Network Products Guide Awards
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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.