[January 27, 2015] |
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PTC, ThingWorx, Axeda Win 2014 Internet of Things (IoT) Awards in Six Different Categories
PTC
(Nasdaq: PTC) today announced it won multiple honors in the 4th
Annual Postscapes Internet of Things (IoT) Awards, claiming nearly a
third of all awards made, including CEO of the Year, Best Platform
(ThingWorx® Development Platform), Best Partner and Ecosystem Builder,
Best Acquisition (ThingWorx and Axeda (News - Alert)), Must Follow IoT Company
(ThingWorx), and IoT Event honors (LiveWorx; next held May 5-7, 2015,
Boston, MA). The scope of awards conferred on PTC and its recent
acquisitions - ThingWorx and Axeda - demonstrate the strength of the
company's ability to enable its customers to capture the value
opportunities presented by the IoT.
"These awards collectively are recognition of PTC's overall IoT
strategy," said Jim Heppelmann, president and CEO, PTC. "From thought
leadership business frameworks to technology to partnerships to events
to acquisitions, PTC is focused on giving companies the tools and
technology needed to connect their products and create the applications
that will empower them, and their customers, to thrive in this new
world. These awards validate the strength of our vision, leadership and
product offerings."
The Postscapes IoT Awards highlight and celebrate the year's best
projects, companies and ideas helping to create the IoT. PTC won awards
in the following categories as described by Postscapes:
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CEO of the Year. An exceptional company is a collective
effort, but sometimes a visionary executive can elevate one player
above the competition. Jim Heppelmann has set the vision and
strategy for PTC to continually lead in the IoT era. From
acquisitions to product technology to being a co-author of a
visionary IoT piece in Harvard Business Review, Jim
Heppelmann continues to demonstrate he is a leader.
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Technical Enabler: Platform and Tools. Well-designed
technology may be indistinguishable from magic, but that belies
all the hard work and creativity that went on under the hood. The
Technical Enabler awards acknowledge the elements that make it
easier for everyone, from garage hobbyists to tech giants, to
develop new products and services for the IoT. The ThingWorx
Application Platform won this award because it enables companies
to build and deploy IoT applications and connected solutions
across all major industries as well as IoT applications including
smart cities, smart agriculture and smart transportation.
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Partner and Ecosystem Builder of the Year. Far more than
a scattering of standalone products, the Internet of Things is a
tightly-woven fabric in which lots of products and services work
together organically. The Partner and Ecosystem Builder award goes
to organizations that leverage industry connections to champion
cooperation and interoperability. PTC delivers technology
solutions that transform the way companies create, operate and
service their products. PTC solutions enable manufacturers to
achieve Product and Service Advantage in a smart, connected world.
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Acquisition of the Year. Consolidation is inevitable in
any growing industry, and this year the IoT land grab was in full
swing. This award highlights the shrewdest and smartest deals that
went down in 2014. In less than one year, PTC quickly scaled
to a dominant position of IoT leadership in helping manufacturers
seize the opportunity presented by a smart, connected world
through its acquisitions of ThingWorx and Axeda.
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Must-Follow IoT Company. Whether they've been in the IoT
business for years or are just getting started, some companies
seem to have captured more than their fair share of attention this
year. The Must-Follow Company award commends the teams that have
us all on the edge of our seats, wondering what they'll come up
with next. ThingWorx, a PTC business, is the first platform
designed to build and run the applications of the connected world.
From Smart Cows to Smart Traffic to Smart Agriculture, it's being
used in ways that have never been previously discovered.
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Event of the Year. Conferences, expos and symposiums
bring the community of connected technology innovators together.
The gatherings that have the greatest impact on the IoT are
distinguished with the Event of the Year award. LiveWorx,
being held May 5-7, 2015 in Boston, MA will be the largest
industry event for IoT leaders. This conference will be filled
with customer-focused business and technical sessions, plus
valuable network opportunities for attendees to help shape the
future of IoT.
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"The Annual IoT Awards were developed to honor and recognize industry
leaders that are advancing the IoT industry," said Trevor Harwood,
founder, Postscapes. "PTC made some impressive strategic maneuvers to
position itself as a leader in connected products and services. The
voting results clearly reflected that and we are looking forward to
watching the company closely in the coming years."
Additional Resources
About PTC
PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) enables manufacturers to achieve sustained product and
service advantage. The company's technology solutions transform the way
products are created, operated, and serviced across the entire product
lifecycle - from conception and design to sourcing and service. Founded
in 1985, PTC employs over 6,000 professionals serving more than 28,000
businesses in rapidly evolving, globally distributed manufacturing
industries worldwide. Get more information at www.ptc.com.
PTC, the PTC logo, ThingWorx, and Axeda are trademarks or registered
trademarks of PTC Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and
other countries.
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