Company a two-time award winner for ongoing contribution to Minnesota’s tech-based economy

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Nov. 18, 2014 — /BackupReview.info/ — Code42, the leader in endpoint data protection and management for business and enterprise, today announced it won theMinnesota High Tech Association’s (MHTA) 2014 Tekne Award in the “Cyber Security” category. The award—presented last week in Minneapolis—honors innovative products or services that secure networks, computers or systems from unintended or unauthorized access.

“This cyber security award echoes our commitment to enterprise-grade security on the Code42 platform—solutions that meet the strictest data privacy and compliance requirements,” said Mitch Coopet, co-founder and head of product at Code42. “Our team works incredibly hard to innovate products that employees love to use while keeping their data private and protected—we’re proud to be recognized for it.”

“This year’s recipients raised the bar with the quality of their entries. All should be incredibly proud of their accomplishments,” said Margaret Anderson Kelliher, president and chief executive officer (CEO) for MHTA. “We are thrilled to recognize Code42 for its proven leadership and commitment to the expansion and growth of technology in Minnesota.”

This year’s 15th annual Tekne Awards aim to honor those who play a significant role in discovering new technologies that educate, improve lifestyles, and impact the lives and futures of people living in Minnesota and all over the world. In 2012, Code42 won the Tekne Award for “Small/Growing Software Company.” This year, its win in the Cyber Security category recognizes Code42’s SharePlan enterprise file sync and share solution, which enables teams to work efficiently while easily protecting and managing the flow of endpoint data inside and outside the enterprise. For more information on the Tekne Awards, visit http://www.tekneawards.org/.

The recognition marks the latest in a series of 2014 honors recognizing Code42 for its commitment to furthering technology innovation in Minnesota. The company was named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” and “2014 Community Impact Award Winner” by Minnesota Business Magazine. Additionally, Code42 Co-Founder and CEO Matthew Dornquast was recognized as one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2014 “Titans of Technology,” and named an Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year™ 2014 award winner in the Upper Midwest. For information on the complete list of Code42 achievements, visit the Honors page on the company’s website.

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ABOUT MINNESOTA HIGH TECH ASSOCIATION (MHTA)
The Minnesota High Tech Association is an association of more than 350 technology companies and organizations. Together, we fuel Minnesota’s prosperity through innovation and technology. Our members include some of the world’s leading corporations, mid-sized companies and startups. We are united behind a common vision to make Minnesota one of the country’s top five technology states. MHTA members represent science and technology industries across the spectrum including IT, bio-sciences, advanced manufacturing, clean, green and edtech. Find out more online at www.mhta.org or follow MHTA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MHTA.

About Code42
Code42 is the endpoint data protection and management company that provides secure, integrated file sharing and backup at work, at home and everywhere in-between. The company’s award-winning products have become the gold standard for the enterprise, trusted by the most recognized brands in business and education, including Expedia, Procter & Gamble, Genentech/Roche and Harvard. Code42 is headquartered in Minneapolis and backed by Accel Partners and Split Rock Partners.

For more information on the company and its solutions, visit www.code42.com

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