Press Release

Dundas Wins Four "Readers' Choice" Awards
From Visual Studio Magazine

Professional Developers Recognize Dundas For Excellence

August 1st, 2009 (Toronto) - Dundas Data Visualization, a world leader in advanced data visualization technologies, today announced its products have been honored with four 2009 "Readers' Choice" awards from Visual Studio Magazine.

The following Dundas products were recognized in these categories:

Dundas Chart for .NET 7 - Charting & Multimedia (Readers’ Choice Award)
Dundas Chart for SharePoint - SharePoint Components (Readers’ Choice Merit Award)
Dundas Chart for Reporting Services - Data, Networking (Readers’ Choice Merit Award)
Dundas Gauge for .NET 2.5 - Imaging and Graphics (Readers’ Choice Merit Award)

The "Readers' Choice" Awards are chosen by Visual Studio Magazine readers - developers who use Visual Studio .NET development tools on a daily basis - who vote for the winners in a variety of industry categories. The products receiving awards represent the readers’ choice for the best and most innovative in Visual Studio .NET development as well as product excellence and practical value.

"This isn't a popularity contest," said Michael Desmond, Visual Studio Magazine editor in chief. "A product that earns a VSM Readers' Choice Award has earned the respect and loyalty, over time, of VSM readers, some of the most demanding users on the planet. I commend all the Readers' Choice Award winners. Visual Studio Magazine readers have put your product on top."

Readers' Choice Awards are given to products that received the most readers' votes in one of 23 total categories. Readers' Choice Merit Awards are given to products receiving a high number of votes that also show real value to Visual Studio Magazine readers.

"Last year we received two awards, this year we win four," said Troy Marchand, President of Dundas Data Visualization. "Obviously we're thrilled for our products to be recognized this way. We view this as recognition from the world's development community that we continue to give them the advanced data visualization controls they need."

About Visual Studio Magazine

Visual Studio Magazine is the world’s leading independent Microsoft development magazine. It serves the enterprise development reader - software architects, senior developers and development managers. Each issue includes practical, proven, unbiased how-to articles readers can put to use immediately. The monthly publication reaches 85,000 subscribers. For more information, visit http://visualstudiomagazine.com.

About Dundas Data Visualization

Founded in 1992, Dundas Data Visualization is a world leader in data visualization solutions for Microsoft technologies. The company's outstanding success is reflected in its numerous industry awards and in the rapid adoption of Dundas Technologies by Fortune 500 companies around the globe. For more information, please visit www.dundas.com.

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