UpSNAP Services, LLC Selected as Finalist for the 2009 NCTA 21 Awards
Posted: 10-19-2009 : CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Charlotte/Cornelius, N.C. – UpSNAP Services, LLC  announced it has been selected as a finalist for the 2009 NCTA 21 Awards in the category of Best Product or Service Technology Company and Small Technology Company. Winners will be recognized at the annual awards gala on Thursday, November 12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary, N.C., presented in conjunction with title sponsor Grant Thornton. The theme for this year’s event is “Survivor: Outtech, Outdevelop, Outlead” and is expected to be attended by more than 500 business and technology leaders from across the state.

The NCTA 21 Awards are recognized as North Carolina’s most prestigious awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in North Carolina. This annual showcase honors companies and individuals in 21 categories who represent the best and brightest in technology and business.

With the ability to deliver content and advertising to virtually all U.S. Mobile Devices, UpSNAP’s heuristic algorithm optimizes advertising revenue from its voice platform, SMS and WAP. UpSNAP is the largest Direct Response Advertising Network on Mobile Phones.

“We have always enjoyed working with NCTA, they provide great support and tools for new technology companies. We are very excited about the nomination and look forward to the awards gala.” said Tony Philipp, CEO of UpSNAP

“The finalists for this year’s 21 Awards truly represent the best that North Carolina’s technology industry has to offer,” said Brooks Raiford, president and chief executive officer of NCTA. “UpSNAP has distinguished itself as a company leading the way in innovation, and we are proud to recognize them as a finalist for Best Product or Service Technology Company and Small Technology Company

About NCTA
The North Carolina Technology Association’s mission is “Making North Carolina #1 in Technology and Technology #1 in North Carolina.” The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs, and enabling member transition to a technology-enabled workforce. For more information, visit our website at www.nctechnology.org.