Laszlo Systems Named 2005 Codie Award Finalist

Laszlo Systems Named 2005 Codie Award Finalist

- Software & Information Industry Association Honors the Laszlo Presentation Server in Best Open Source Product or Service Category -

SAN MATEO, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Laszlo Systems, developer of the Laszlo open source platform and provider of rich Internet applications (RIAs) and services, today announced that the Laszlo Presentation Server has been selected by the Software & Information Industry Association as a finalist in the Best Open Source Product or Service category for the 2005 Codie Awards.

Steve Ciesinski, President and CEO of Laszlo Systems, said, "It is a great honor to be recognized for our achievements in open source development and to be a finalist together with such industry leaders as IBM, Sun and BEA. By moving to an open source strategy, Laszlo has accelerated the adoption of rich Internet applications, experienced substantial interest from the developer community and already seen third parties build enhancements to the platform."

The Codie Awards, which were established in 1986, are the only peer- recognition awards program of its kind in the industry. The award finalists are judged in two extensive rounds of reviews -- first by representatives from the software trade press, mainstream technology writers and experts in education technology, and finally by voting members of the SIIA, the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry.

"The 20th annual Codie Awards continue the tradition of honoring the best of the software, content and education technology industries," said Ken Wasch, SIIA President. "When one considers the number of outstanding companies that competed this year, being named a Codie Awards finalist is a significant achievement."

The 2005 Codie Award winners will be announced at the Codie Awards Gala in May 2005. For more information about Laszlo Systems, please visit http://www.laszlosystems.com/.

About Laszlo Systems

Laszlo Systems is the original developer of the Laszlo open source platform and provider of rich client applications and services that advance the Web experience. The Laszlo Platform is an open source, XML-native foundation for building next generation Web applications that increase customer conversion rates and brand loyalty. Laszlo provides comprehensive support services, education, and commercial application modules so that any company can easily make the move to rich client applications. For more information about Laszlo Systems, visit http://www.laszlosystems.com/.

Note to editors: Laszlo is a registered trademark of Laszlo Systems, Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein remain the property of their respective owners.


Source: Laszlo Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Jeanne Achille, The Devon Group, +1-732-542-2000, ext. 11,
jeanne@devonpr.com, for Laszlo Systems; or Antony Campitelli, Laszlo Systems,
+1-415-241-2726, acampitelli@laszlosystems.com

Web site: http://www.laszlosystems.com/


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