SOURCE: SolarWinds

   

AUSTIN, TX and BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC--(Marketwire - August 20, 2008) - SolarWinds, a leader in downloadable network management software, held an event today to commemorate the official opening and expansion of the company's Brno development office. The event, held at the company's office at SolarWinds Czech s.r.o., featured Doug Hibberd, SolarWinds' Vice President of Product Development; David Owens, SolarWinds' Vice President of Finance, Operations EMEA; Jiri Nykodym, deputy to the CEO of CzechInvest; local representatives; members of the press; and SolarWinds' employees.

"We have been tremendously pleased with the caliber of talent and the enthusiasm we have encountered here in Brno," said Doug Hibberd, vice president product development, SolarWinds. "The employees of this office will play a critical role in the future success of the company."

"Brno boasts several universities capable of training top-notch technical experts. This talent pool in turn attracts an increasing number of very interesting investments to the area each year. SolarWinds is definitely one such investment," said Jiri Nykodym, deputy to the CEO of CzechInvest. "The Czech Republic offers software companies a perfect environment and that is reflected in the increase in IT investments mediated by CzechInvest for the Czech Republic. In the first half of 2008, the highest amount of new investments came from the IT sector, surpassing the traditional champions -- automotive and engineering."

SolarWinds recently received recognition in the category of "Most Significant Investor of the Year -- Business Support Services" from CzechInvest and the Association for Foreign Investment. The 3rd place ranking reflects the company's investment in the area, specifically creation of new jobs, investment in training, and the "demanding nature of the project with respect to the enterprise."

The company expects to continue to expand in Brno to support the design and development of SolarWinds' network management software solutions. Specifically, the company is looking for developers with knowledge of C#/.Net and Asp.net web development and product testers. All applicants should have mid-level English-language skills and knowledge of networking is a plus. Individuals interested in opportunities with SolarWinds' Brno development office, should contact the company directly at +420 511 120 630. For more information on the company, visit www.solarwinds.com.

About SolarWinds

SolarWinds provides downloadable, enterprise-class network management software that is affordable, easy to use, and guided by a large and growing user community. Focused on the real-world needs of network professionals, SolarWinds products are simple to try, simple to use, and simple to maintain, while providing the power, scale, and flexibility needed by companies of all sizes. More than 50,000 customers from small businesses to the largest enterprises rely on SolarWinds products to take the complexity out of managing their networks. Learn more today at http://www.solarwinds.com.

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