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2008 Innovation Award Winner: University of Houston

Human activity, global warming and toxic waste pose a threat to the stability of microbial communities. The impact on microbial communities’ genetic diversity is not fully understood, as in-depth research on the issue has not been ongoing – until now.

S7 Software Solutions

2008 Innovation Award Winner: S7 Software Solutions

Many companies with demanding transaction processing requirements, such as financial services and healthcare, are porting their database engines to affordable HPC platforms. By migrating existing 32-bit systems to 64-bit, these firms can increase productivity and customer service levels.

Protege Software

2008 Innovation Award Winner: Protégésoft

The financial services industry is undergoing dramatic change due to globalization, consolidation and partnerships. Financial service institutions (FSIs) are trying to tap into the mass market segment comprised of customers with smaller portfolios. However, new players and novel services are raising customer expectations for greater product range, lower transaction costs and faster delivery of key information.