Averna named among top 25 Canadian software companies

Branham300 honors Averna in "Who's Who in Canadian IT"

MONTREAL, April 19 /CNW Telbec/ - Averna, premier provider of software solutions for communications device testing, has placed 18th on the 2010 Branham 300 list of Top 25 Canadian Software Companies. A "Who's Who in Canadian IT" released annually by industry analyst and consulting firm Branham Group, this revenue-based ranking attests to the success of Averna's test solutions in international markets.

"Proligent(R) test data management software and the URT(TM) line of solutions propel not only Averna's growth, but also that of our clients," said Roger T. Duguay, vice president of marketing at Averna. "Our R&D-based technology helps Tier 1 manufacturers of handheld communication devices, in-vehicle navigation products, and other high-tech electronics achieve the product quality and test efficiency required to grow their operations."

Incorporated in 1999, Averna first developed its innovative software solutions in order to solve critical supply-chain issues for clients. As commercial demand for these products grew, the company steadily opened regional offices in strategic areas worldwide and implemented a Channel Sales Partner network that now spans the Americas, Europe and Asia. Today, Averna is a world leader in software-defined test solutions, with Proligent(R) Analytics and URT(TM) 5.0 both capturing 2010 Best in Test awards.

Branham300 also publishes the Top 250 Canadian Technology Companies annual ranking. Averna placed 81st this year, an improvement over its 114th placement in 2009.

About Branham Group

Branham Group is a leading industry analyst and strategic consulting firm servicing the global information technology marketplace. Branham Group assists information technology companies and related institutions in achieving market success through its custom consulting services and through its multi-client research subscription programs. For more information regarding Branham Group, please visit www.branhamgroup.com.

About Averna

Averna is a premier test solution provider for communications and electronics device makers worldwide, helping deliver a better end user experience. Averna's clients use Proligent(R) enterprise test software, the URT(TM) RF test platform, and DP-360 and other broadband test solutions to accelerate product development, achieve superior quality throughout the lifecycle, and solve critical supply-chain issues.

Averna has multiple centers of expertise worldwide, supported by Channel Sales Partners across North America, Europe and Asia. Incorporated in 1999, Averna is a 2010 Best in Test award winner, an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2009 winner, and since 2007 has been honored as one of the Deloitte Fast 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North America.

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