Modumetal Selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 21, 2011

Red Herring announced its Top 100 award in Hollywood, California last week. This award recognizes the leading private companies from North America, celebrating these startups innovations and technologies across their respective industries.

Red Herrings Top 100 North America list has become a mark of distinction for identifying promising new companies and entrepreneurs. Red Herring editors were among the first to recognize that companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Skype, Salesforce.com, YouTube, and eBay would change the way we live and work.

Choosing the companies with the strongest potential was by no means a small feat, said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. After rigorous contemplation and discussion, we narrowed our list down from hundreds of candidates from across North America to the Top 100 Winners. We believe Modumetal embodies the vision, drive and innovation that define a successful entrepreneurial venture. Modumetal should be proud of its accomplishment, as the competition was very strong.

Red Herrings editorial staff evaluated the companies on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, management quality, strategy, and market penetration. This assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the track record and standing of startups relative to their sector peers, allowing Red Herring to see past the buzz and make the list a valuable instrument of discovery and advocacy for the most promising new business models in North America.

Modumetal, Inc. of Seattle, WA, is realizing the commercial potential of a unique, patented class of nanolaminated materials. These pioneering materials exemplify unprecedented performance for structural, corrosion, and high temperature applications. Modumetal is made by a green electrochemical manufacturing approach, which reduces the carbon footprint of conventional metals manufacturing at the same time that it revolutionizes materials performance. (http://www.modumetal.com). Modumetal is a backed by the Second Avenue Partners of Seattle, The Alliance of Angels, The Washington Research Foundation and Catamount Ventures of San Francisco.

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Asheville Top 20 Things to Do in the North Carolina Mountains

Asheville, North Carolina (PRWEB) June 01, 2011

What are the must-do places to see and experience during a romantic getaway to Asheville? According to the readers of RomanticAsheville.com Vacation Guide, here are the Top 20 Things to Do in Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. And romantic mountain outings dont have to be expensive. Many of these are free!

1. Blue Ridge Parkway: Ride the non-stop 200-mile Asheville area stretch of one of Americas most scenic drives and stop at countless overlooks with mountain views and a variety of places to explore along the way. Take a picnic!

2. Hiking: To really appreciate the natural splendor, explore by foot. RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide features a list of the Top 40 hikes that offer the best mountain scenery and perfect for all fitness levels.

3. Biltmore Estate: This is a must see, even if you have visited before. In addition to Americas biggest house, stroll through amazing gardens, hike throughout the 8,000 acre estate, sample Biltmore wines, and enjoy many dining and shopping options. This summer, the new Tiffany at Biltmore exhibit runs July through October. For discount Biltmore tickets, order advance tickets on their web site.

4. Downtowns: With 200+ local stores, dozens of art galleries, beautiful architecture and 50+ restaurants, downtown Asheville is a wonderful place to explore. For a fun tour, take the LaZoom city tour on the big purple bus. And don't miss the Friday night drum circle. Nearby Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, Highlands and Waynesville also have charming downtowns with plenty to see, do and taste.

5. Cabins: Snuggle up in front of the fireplace of a secluded cabin, while being near so much to do. Many mountain cabins have outdoor hot tubs under the stars. Many offer lower rates on Sunday-Thursday nights.

6. Waterfalls: This is the Land of Waterfalls. Highest recommended are High Falls and Triple Falls at DuPont State Forest, along with Looking Glass Falls, Linville Falls and Rainbow Falls.

7. Food and Beer: Asheville was just named Beer City USA again, so sample some of the 60 local brews. At the same time, enjoy seasonal bounty at many farm-to-table restaurants. Take a farm tour and don't miss the apple orchards near Hendersonville in late summer.

8. Art: Asheville was just named as top small city for art in the USA. You will find galleries and studios all around. Watch the artists at work, and buy directly from them in the River Arts District and the Toe River area studios near Penland School.

9. Festivals: Street festivals and art fairs abound during the spring, summer and fall. Most are free to attend, including the giant of them all, Bele Chere.

10. Mt. Mitchell: Drive to the top of the highest peak east of the Rocky Mountains. Located along the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can enjoy 360-views from the observation deck on the summit.

11. Sliding Rock: Ride down this natural waterslide in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. Its fun for all ages.

12. Great Smokies: For a romantic evening watching elk graze a short distance away, drive to the Cataloochee Valley section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hike to Mt. LeConte or the Chimneys. Or drive to Newfound Gap from Cherokee.

13. Bed and Breakfasts: Have a very romantic getaway in a grand, historic home and awake to a gourmet breakfast. Many B&Bs have great vacation packages that include flowers, turndown service, Biltmore tickets and more.

14. Zip Lines: Fly across rivers and valleys and through lush forests on canopy tours. Wildwater Ltd. offers tours at two zip line courses in the Great Smoky Mountains.

15. Music and Theatre: There are many choices for theatre, dance, opera, and music including the stellar Brevard Music Center Festival, Folkmoot and Shindig on the Green. Plus, hear a huge variety of bands in many live music venues and clubs, including the Orange Peel in Asheville.

16. NC Arboretum: Celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer, this showcase of blooms, plants and trees includes a fascinating bonsai tree garden, nature trails and exhibits.

17. Chimney Rock: See spectacular views of the Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure from atop this famous rock formation. Hike to a 400-foot waterfall, a movie location for several films.

18. Shopping: From antiques store and art galleries to consignment shops, the area is a shoppers paradise.

19. Whitewater Rafting: Ride down the rapids in a raft or kayak on the Nantahala, Pigeon or French Broad Rivers.

20. Get Married or Renew Your Vows: Celebrate your love and commitment in the beautiful and romantic wedding mountain setting. The area is especially popular for destination weddings and elopements.

For more details on these and other things to do, go to RomanticAsheville.com, with 400 pages and 1,400 photographs to help you plan your North Carolina mountain vacation. For the latest updates, find them on Facebook or go to their Asheville Travel Blog.

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Delphix Wins 2011 Red Herring 100 North America Award

Menlo Park, CA (PRWEB) June 21, 2011

Delphix, the market-leading provider of database virtualization software, today announced that it has been named to Red Herrings North America 100 list, a prestigious list honoring the years most promising private technology ventures in North America.

Since launching our product last year, weve seen adoption of database virtualization across all industries, said Jedidiah Yueh, Delphix CEO. With our software, businesses like TiVo, Corporate Express, Intuitive Surgical, SuccessFactors, Informatica, and Comcast roll out application projects faster, with far less operational complexity and hardware infrastructure. The Red Herring 100 award recognizes the impact our solution is making for customers across the globe.

Delphix applies the simplifying concept of virtualization to database infrastructure, turning structured data and its supporting infrastructure into software that operates in a fraction of the space, while preserving full functionality and performance. Customers of Delphix Server include members of the Fortune 1000 across major industries, including finance, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, retail, manufacturing, consumer goods, technology, and SaaS.

The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of thousands from across North America. Winners of the 2011 edition of the Red Herring 100 North America award were selected based upon their technological innovation, management strength, market size, investor record, customer acquisition, and financial health. Red Herring's annual lists of top private companies are an important part of the company's tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Past winners such as Google, eBay, and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work.

Over a decade ago, Red Herring selected Yuehs first software company, Avamar, as a Red Herring 100 winner. In 1999 Yueh founded Avamar, the software company that pioneered data de-duplication for disk backup, a multi-billion dollar category. After being acquired by EMC in 2006, Avamar has rocketed in global market share and was recently ranked as the highest rated backup software solution in product quality in the industry by Storage magazine. We believe database virtualizaiton will drive far more value and have a significantly larger impact on businesses than data de-duplication, added Yueh.

Choosing the companies with the strongest potential was by no means a small feat, said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO, Red Herring. After rigorous contemplation and discussion, we narrowed our list down from hundreds of candidates from across North America to the Top 100 Winners. We believe Delphix embodies the vision, drive, and innovation that define a successful entrepreneurial venture. Delphix should be proud of its accomplishment, as the competition was very strong.

USEFUL LINKS

Delphix website: http://www.delphix.com

Delphix Server: http://www.delphix.com/products.php

Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/delphixcorp

Delphix blog: http://www.delphix.com/blog/

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Acumatica Cloud ERP Selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Company

Bethesda, MD. (PRWEB) June 21, 2011

Acumatica, a provider of Cloud ERP software, today announced it was recognized as a top 100 North American company by Red Herring. The honor distinguishes Acumatica among hundreds applicants and places it in elite company. Red Herring editors were among the first to recognize that companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Skype, Salesforce.com, YouTube, and eBay would change the way we live and work.

Choosing the companies with the strongest potential was by no means a small feat, said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. After rigorous contemplation and discussion, we narrowed our list down from hundreds of candidates from across North America to the Top 100 Winners. We believe Acumatica embodies the vision, drive and innovation that define a successful entrepreneurial venture. Acumatica should be proud of its accomplishment, as the competition was very strong.

Red Herrings editorial staff evaluated Acumatica on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, management quality, strategy, and market penetration. This assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the track record and standing of company relative to their sector peers, allowing Red Herring to see past the buzz and make the list a valuable instrument of discovery and advocacy for the most innovative new business models in North America.

Were pleased to augment our success in the marketplace with formal recognition from a prestigious organization such as Red Herring, said Ezequiel Steiner, CEO at Acumatica. Our ERP software provides access from any device for companies looking to upgrade from client-server solutions and our solution provides control for companies locked-in to SaaS-only solutions.

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Aspen Avionics Receives Red Herring 100 North America Award

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) May 30, 2008

Aspen Avionics today announced that it is a recipient of the Red Herring 100 North America, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the region.

Aspen Avionics brings the most advanced technologies and capabilities from commercial and business aviation markets into general aviation (GA) cockpits and budgets. Its flagship product line, the Evolution Flight Display system, replaces aging mechanical flight instruments, which still dominate 95% of the GA fleet, with the latest microprocessor-based systems incorporating solid-state sensors and flat panel displays. And it does so at prices that for the first time in the industry are less than the cost of the analog gauges it replaces.

Red Herrings annual lists of top private companies are an important part of the companys tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google, eBay and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors, and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work.

"Receiving this award from such a prestigious publication as Red Herring is a real honor for Aspen," said John Uczekaj, President and CEO of Aspen Avionics. "We pride ourselves on our ability to develop revolutionary technology solutions to the challenges that face our industry, and Red Herring's recognition of our success is a tribute to our team's ability to build a business based on a new way to look at avionics," Uczekaj continued.

Red Herrings editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 800 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development.

"Red Herring's recognition of Aspen Avionics as a top 100 company in a non-traditional sector further validates the company's role as an industry leader," said Len Rand, Managing Director at Granite Ventures, which led Aspens Series A venture funding. "Aspen is revolutionizing light aviation and we're enjoying the ride."

Stephanie Spong of EPIC Ventures (formerly Wasatch Venture Fund), which led Aspens Series B investment round, said, We appreciate Red Herring recognizing in this somewhat unusual deal the classic ingredients of a great technology innovation story passionate, committed founders who put together a world-class team to carry their revolutionary idea out to a mature industry that was hungry for something new. This company has what it takes to become the next major player in avionics.

About Aspen Avionics, Inc.

Aspen Avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced technology and capability from the commercial and business aviation markets into general aviation cockpits and budgets. Our products increase situational awareness and reduce pilot workload, making it even easier and safer to fly in both VFR and IFR conditions. The way we look at it, getting the latest avionics technology shouldnt always mean spending a lot of money on equipment or installation. At Aspen Avionics, we design products to be affordable, easy to install, and easy to own. The company can be found on the web at http://www.aspenavionics.com , or may be reached at (505) 856-5034. Print-ready images of the Evolution Flight Display are available at http://www.aspenavionics.com/pressdownloads .

About Red Herring

Red Herring is a global media company which unites the worlds best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers in a variety of forums: a leading innovation magazine, an online daily technology news service, technology newsletters, and major events for technology leaders around the globe. Red Herring provides an insiders access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. More information about Red Herring is available on the Internet at http://www.redherring.com .

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