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F R O M T H E E D I TO R FROM THE PRESENTING SPONSOR T he 3rd annual Las Vegas Top Tech Exec Awards special publication is the only one of its kind in our region. It marks collaboration between Cox Business and VEGAS INC to recognize the most outstanding Information Technology executives in Southern Nevada. We fielded nominations in the months leading up to the publication. Then we asked our panel of six judges—read more about them on page 11A—to use the following criteria in reviewing them: • Accomplishments: Examine why the candidate was nominated, and if the applications supports the nomination. Consider the candidate's specific individual role in the achievements for which they been cited. Consider the nominee's commitment to the industry as a whole. • Technology Partnerships: Assessment of the nominee's ability to develop strategic relationships with vendors, solution providers and technology partners. Also consider projects that showcase the nominee's creativity and ingenuity in problem solving. • Innovation and Vision of the Future: Consider the nominee's insight and ideas for the future and how it affects the technology industry as a whole. We recognize IT executives in seven categories, based on the type of industry and size of their respective company. We also honor two special individuals with the Community Exemplary Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award. The award winners, as well as all of the nominees, were recognized at an event at the Smith Center for Performing Arts. Thanks for picking up this publication. We're thrilled to again showcase the outstanding individuals in the exciting and ever-changing field of technology. Rob Langrell Special Publications Editor (702) 990-2490 rob.langrell@gmgvegas.com C ox Business would like to extend its sincerest congratulations to the nominees and recipients of the 3rd Annual Top Tech Exec Awards. The Top Tech Exec Awards recognizes the top Information Technology executives in Las Vegas as nominated by their peers. This is truly a great accomplishment! You each are a vital part of this industry as recognized through not only your contributions, but your leadership, vision, innovation, talent and successes. Cox Business is pleased to be the title sponsor of this prestigious event. As a valued and trusted community business partner, we will continue to provide communications solutions to address critical business needs. Because of our vast experience as a leading nationwide telecommunications provider, Cox Business knows exactly how to customize our voice, video, high speed Internet and data transport solutions to fit your changing business needs. We have sponsored this event in other cities, and we are very excited to have it here in Las Vegas for the third year! It is evident that our Las Vegas community has embraced the Top Tech Exec Awards based on the number of increased nominations and attendance year over year. We would like to give a special thanks to VEGAS INC for partnering with Cox Business. Congratulations once again to the recipients of the 2013 Top Tech Exec Awards! Larry Steelman Vice President Cox Business and Hospitality Network-Las Vegas FROM THE SPONSOR T he long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments around the world, AlcatelLucent is a leading innovator in the field of networking and communications technology, products and services. The company is home to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost research centers, responsible for breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry. Alcatel-Lucent was named one of MIT Technology Review's 2012 Top 50 list of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" for breakthroughs such as lightRadio™, which cuts power consumption and operating costs on wireless networks while delivering lightning-fast Internet access. Through such innovations, AlcatelLucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as we pursue our mission – realizing the potential of a connected world. With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company achieved revenues of Euro 15.3 billion in 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent blog: www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the company on Twitter: twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent. 20 13 TOP TECH EXEC AWARDS | VEGASINC | 3A 2-12_VINC102813_TOPTECH.indd 3 10/23/13 12:14 PM