SMB Online Backup Provider, 3X Systems, Shortlisted for Three TechColumbus Innovation Awards

Company is Semi-Finalist in Executive of the Year, Outstanding Product, and Outstanding Startup Business Categories

COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 7, 2010 - 3X Systems, the automatic offsite backup company for SMBs,  today announced that it has been named a semi-finalist for three 2009 TechColumbus Innovation Awards. CEO Alan Arman is a finalist for Executive of the Year (fewer than 50 employees), the company has made the shortlist for Outstanding Startup Business of 2009, and the 3X Systems Remote Backup Appliance is in the running for Outstanding Product of the Year (fewer than 50 employees).

Winners will be announced on February 4 at a gala event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

“Being recognized as an Innovation Awards semi-finalist for our technology, business, and executive leadership is a testament to our people and 3X’s market opportunity,” said Alan Arman, CEO of 3X Systems. “This is a rare and gratifying honor.”

Presented by TechColumbus, the annual Innovation Awards recognize outstanding achievements in technology leadership and innovation. From hundreds of entries, 13 outstanding leaders and teams who exemplify the best in technology leadership and innovation in 2009 will be honored during the Innovation Awards ceremony on February 4, 2010.

For more information, visit www.techcolumbusinnovationawards.org.

About 3X Systems
3X Systems is the creator of the private cloud appliance for backup anywhere. Since 2006, 3X Systems has provided practical, innovative solutions that make data backup simple, painless, and affordable to small and medium businesses. 3X Systems is located in Columbus, Ohio. For more information visit 3X on the web at http://www.3X.com or call 866.478.3131.

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Source: 3X Systems (Direct Submission)