SAN RAMON, Calif., June 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Achievo(R) Corporation, a software outsourcing and information technology services provider, announced today that IDG's InfoWorld, the leading integrated media brand for IT decision makers, has named Bernard F. "Bud" Mathaisel, Achievo's Chief Information Officer, as one of InfoWorld's Top 25 Chief Technology Officers for 2008. Achievo offers its clients local account management and project delivery capabilities through its regional offices in Japan, North America, Europe and Greater China that are integrated with and supported by its offshore delivery centers in China and its headquarters in the United States.
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A feature article detailing Mr. Mathaisel's accomplishments appears on InfoWorld's website at http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/06/02/23FE-cto25-mathaisel_1.html
"This year's honorees showed how a savvy CTO can make a huge difference in leading their business to success, whether in creating a world-class product or making a critical business priority happen the right way," said Galen Gruman, executive editor of InfoWorld. "We were struck by how the best CTOs combined solid, strategic technology thinking with management prowess to make their successes happen."
Mr. Mathaisel is senior vice president and chief information officer at Achievo Corporation. He has worldwide responsibilities for the vision, strategy and implementation of the company's information technologies, policies and programs. Prior to joining Achievo, Mr. Mathaisel held executive positions at Solectron Corporation, Ford Motor Company and Walt Disney Company. The InfoWorld CTO 25 award recognizes Mr. Mathaisel's and Achievo's special commitment to security and the intellectual property protection needs of outsourcing customers.
About InfoWorld Media Group
InfoWorld Media Group helps IT Decision Makers choose the right technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy for business impact at their organizations. InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including online, events, research, and a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at http://www.infoWorld.com .
About International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG's online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries. IDG's media brands include CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG's lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers.
IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, Storage Networking World, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.
Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at http://www.idg.com .
About Achievo Corporation
Achievo Corporation is a leading provider of software outsourcing and information technology services to a global client base primarily through its regional offices in Japan, North America, Europe and Greater China. Five of Achievo's delivery centers in China are ISO-27001 certified, of which two are also ISO-9001:2000 certified and another is CMMI level 5 certified. In addition, Achievo's facilities in Germany are ISO 9001:2000 certified. With expertise in diverse technologies including Java/J2EE, .NET and embedded platforms, Achievo offers improved efficiencies, scale, diversification, and a skilled talent pool to deliver cost-effective, client-centric, and scalable IT outsourcing services to clients worldwide. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Achievo has offices in the United States, Canada, Germany, China and Japan. For information on the company and its services, visit http://www.achievo.com .
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