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VMware VI3 wins "Best Software Award" at CMP Xchange Technology 2007

VMware, Inc., the virtualization leader, today announced VMware Infrastructure was named "Best Software" at the CMP XChange Tech Innovators conference last week in Miami. The recognition adds to other recent accolades from attendees of CMP Channel-focused conferences. In August, VMware products won CMP XChange XCellence awards in four categories: Best of Show, Best Software Solution, Best Business Technology and Most Innovative Technology.

"Innovation is truly the heart of the technology industry, and the winners of this year's VARBusiness Tech Innovator Awards have taken innovation to the next level," said Robert C. DeMarzo, vice president and editorial director at CMP Channel. "We congratulate each and every one of this year's Tech Innovator Award winners."


Press Release at VMware

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