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The Companies:
Akonix Systems, Inc. is a security software company dedicated to protecting corporate networks against instant messaging, peer-to-peer file sharing and other Rogue Protocols so that they can be securely embraced. Akonix’s first product is Akonix L7, a network perimeter security gateway that provides corporate IT managers with the ability to manage and secure the most popular public IM applications such as, AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo!. Founded in May 2000, Akonix is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.akonix.com.
The Townsend Agency is an integrated marketing firm, specializing in brand strategy, public relations, advertising, creative and interactive. Townsend fuels growth of technology, business-to-business, and life and health sciences companies by helping them create new possibilities. The firm develops and executes breakthrough-marketing initiatives that are derived from their ability to integrate all marketing methods. Founded in 1993 and based in San Diego, their clients range from start-up businesses to divisions of Fortune 1000 companies. For more information, visit their Web site at www.townsendagency.com.
On Why They Have Entered The American Business Awards:
"Internet security is an issue of growing concern for all corporations around the world. We and our agency, The Townsend Agency, have nominated Akonix L7 for the Stevie Award hoping to gain recognition for providing a solution that helps businesses address the security risks of public Instant Messaging (IM)," said Peter Shaw, CEO of Akonix Systems.
"Introduced in July 2002, Akonix L7 was developed to provide IT managers with a viable tool to protect their companies' networks against the security threats posed by public IM. As a company, we continue to expand and build a recognized brand, and winning the Stevie Award would provide a higher level of visibility for Akonix."
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