SEATTLE, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Verdiem, the leading developer of power management software for PC networks, proudly announced it won the 2008 Microsoft Partner of the Year award for ISV/Software Solutions, Innovation.

"We're honored that this award from Microsoft recognizes Verdiem's ability to innovate and SURVEYOR's effectiveness in reducing energy waste," said Kevin Klustner, CEO of Verdiem. "The business need for cost-effective, green IT solutions is becoming increasingly more prevalent, and SURVEYOR provides a simple way for immediate returns by maximizing Windows' power settings for centralized control and robust management of PC energy."

Awards were presented in a number of categories, with winners chosen from a pool of more than 2,000 entrants worldwide. Verdiem was recognized for superior technology and innovation in ISV/Software Solutions. The ISV/Software Solutions Innovation Partner of the Year award recognizes an ISV that has developed an innovative, new approach to solving a new or existing business or consumer need utilizing the latest Microsoft server or client technologies. The winning partner also demonstrates leadership in the areas of innovation, market potential, media/analyst buzz, investor value creation and customer adoption with at least three active business customers or 1,000 consumers.

"We're pleased to see partners like Verdiem focused on delivering IT with greater environmental sustainability," said Robert Deshaies, vice president, U.S. Partner Group, Microsoft Corp. "Microsoft is excited to recognize their SURVEYOR solution, which reduces operating costs and CO2 emissions by making it possible for organizations to gain network-level control over the power settings of Windows-based PC systems."