iSeatz Selected as Innovator of the Year in the 2008 Governor’s Technology Awards Program.

- New Orleans based company recognized for making ground-breaking strides in the technology industry -

New Orleans, LA, April 16, 2008 – iSeatz, a provider of highly customized Travel and Entertainment solutions, announced its recognition as Innovator of the Year in the 2008 Governor’s Technology Awards Program, run by the Louisiana Office of Economic Development (LED) and the Louisiana Technology Council.  Since its founding in1999, iSeatz has set the pace for technology development and use in the rapidly evolving Travel and Entertainment industry.
The annual Governor’s Technology Awards competition recognizes leaders that are driving the growth and diversification of Louisiana’s economy.  The Innovator of the Year Award is presented to companies that have creatively leveraged technology to advance their organization, while improving customer services and overall regional growth.  Winners were selected based on a variety of factors including facts and figures that showcase the positive impact on the community and on Louisiana. 

“We are excited to be recognized by the LED and the Louisiana Technology Council for our proven ability to innovate, as well as our technological contributions to the state,” said Kenneth Purcell, Founder and CEO, iSeatz. "Winning this notable award further validates iSeatz’ position as a leader in the industry and highlights our dedication to creating customized solutions that drive meaningful experiences, measurable results and enable our clients to cultivate and retain their most precious asset – their customers."

iSeatz will be honored on April 9, 2008 at a luncheon during TechSouth 2008, a premier tradeshow focused on the issues of information technology, hosted in Lafayette, Louisiana.  Other categories awarded include Technology Leader of the Year, Technology Company of the Year, University Technology Leader of the Year and Rising Star of the Year.
Based in New Orleans and with offices in New York City, iSeatz offers a highly customized travel and entertainment solution, comprised of a flexible booking engine and extensive network of sourced suppliers that it individually designs and deploys for each of its clients.  The iSeatz solution enables clients to further differentiate their loyalty programs, generate ancillary revenue and power brand devotion.  With a solid foothold in the international airline and financial services markets, iSeatz’ industry leading clients include Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Air Canada, Priceline.com, Southwest Airlines, MasterCard, Citigroup, Orbitz and Travelocity.com. 

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iSeatz offers a highly customized travel and entertainment solution, comprised of a flexible booking engine and extensive network of sourced suppliers that it individually designs and deploys for each of its clients. By serving as the seamless bridge between its top-tier clients and network of Marketing Partners, the iSeatz solution enables clients to further differentiate their loyalty programs, generate ancillary revenue and power brand devotion. The iSeatz solution provides a single integration, enabling supplier direct-connects and immediate access to up to 60,000 international suppliers and products, and is delivered via a proprietary technology platform that drives repeat usage and advanced functionality. iSeatz also provides dedicated  24/7 multilingual customer support services to ensure satisfaction and productivity. To learn more about iSeatz.com visit www.iseatz.com.