Bronto Software Wins NCTA 21 Software Company of the Year Award

Durham, NC - November 11, 2011 -- Bronto Software, the leading marketing platform for retailers and other commerce-focused companies, today announced that it has received the NCTA 21 Software Company of the Year Award from the North Carolina Technology Association at its annual gala event.

One of North Carolina’s most prestigious business awards, the annual NCTA 21 Awards recognize outstanding contributions that information technology companies and individuals have made over the past year to the industry, community and state. Winners in 21 categories were announced at the 21 Awards Gala on November 10 at the Sheraton Imperial, Research Triangle Park, NC, in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 800.

“Year after year we continue to see an increasingly higher level of excellence and innovation from the technology community in North Carolina," said Brooks Raiford, NCTA's President and CEO.

The Software Company of the Year Award is based on achievement of a milestone of measurable success over the last year, such as increased revenue, growth, and product recognition.

Bronto Software experienced accelerated growth in 2010 and 2011, surpassing 100 employees and doubling its office space. During this time, Bronto expanded its email marketing platform to include mobile and social campaigns as well as advanced marketing automation. Bronto has also recently received several accolades including Best Place to Work (Triangle Business Journal), Healthiest Company (Business Leader), as well as being a finalist for the 2011 SiiA CODiE Awards and American Business Award.

“Being named Software Company of the Year by the North Carolina Technology Association is a huge accomplishment,” said Joe Colopy, CEO of Bronto Software. “We strive for great products, excellent customer service and happy employees, and we’re honored to be recognized by the NCTA for what we’ve achieved.”

About Bronto Software

Bronto Software provides the leading marketing platform for retailers and other commerce-focused companies to drive revenue through email, mobile and social campaigns. Over 1000 organizations including Party City, Armani Exchange, Timex, Samsonite, and Trek Bikes rely on Bronto to increase revenue through interactive marketing. The company won the Stevie Award for Best Customer Service in 2009 and in 2010 and was named a CODiE Award Finalist for Best Marketing Solution in 2011. For more information, visit bronto.com or call 888-BRONTO-1.

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 knowledge workforce. For more information, visit our website at www.nctechnology.org.