SecurePipe, Inc. Announced as Finalist for Chicago Software Associations's Annual Citylights Awards

SecurePipe is Recognized as Rising Star Award Finalist for Outstanding Growth In Marketplace Presence

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 10, 2004 --SecurePipe, Inc. today announced it is a finalist for The Chicago Software Association (CSA) Rising Star Award. This prestigious award is presented to the CSA member company, which, through innovation in products, services or business approach, has emerged from start-up phase to become a solid presence in the marketplace.

The 2004 Rising Star Award winner must have at least $1 million in annual revenue and have exhibited success in building a sustainable corporate organization and expanding its products and services to new market segments. Previous Rising Star Award winners include Cognitive Concepts in 2002, RedSky Technologies in 2001, Telution in 2000 and coolsavings.com in 1999.

It is an honor to be a finalist for the Rising Start Award because it recognizes our innovation and persistence in an emerging market," said Art Roldan, CEO, SecurePipe. SecurePipe has achieved a solid presence and leadership position in the managed security services market."
The Rising Star Award is one of five CityLIGHTS awards to be presented at CSAs prestigious annual CityLIGHTS (Leadership, Innovation, and Growth in High Technology) event, to be held on January 21, 2004, at the W Hotel City Center, Chicago. CityLIGHTS awards are given in recognition of outstanding information technology companies, executives and advocates in Illinois, supporting nation-wide achievements and growth in the Midwest region.

"We are proud to recognize SecurePipe as a finalist among the CSAs member companies supporting nation-wide achievements and growth in the Midwest region," said CSA Executive Director Candace Renwall. Our annual CityLIGHTS Rising Star Award serves as a benchmark for information technology companies establishing marketplace presence in Illinois and nationwide."

The CityLIGHTS event will also feature keynote speaker Harris Miller, president of the ITAA (Information Technology Association of America), breakfast and networking. Both CSA members and non-members may register to attend at http://www.csa.org/csa/EventDaily/20040121.aspx.

About SecurePipe, Inc.
Since 1996, SecurePipe has provided financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and manufacturers with expert managed network security solutions. Its services include active firewall management, intrusion detection management, managed virtual private networks, e-mail virus screening, spam and remote vulnerability assessments. SecurePipe can be reached by calling toll-free at (877) 248-1632 or by visiting http://www.securepipe.com.

About The Chicago Software Association
The CSA was founded in 1993 and has grown to be the Midwests largest industry trade organization dedicated to growing the number of successful software companies headquartered in Chicagoland. The organization benefits its members by providing access to knowledge, capital and opportunities to improve business. CSAs over 300 member companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Motorola and SPSS, include any company primarily engaged in the design, development and delivery of software, interactive media products or software services from the local community. Additional information about the CSA can be found at www.csa.org.

Ben Bradley
SecurePipe, Inc.
630-430-7267
ben@benbradley.net

Katie Kaufmann
Chicago Software Association
847-358-0567
katie@csa.org