iCongo’s Virtual Platform Recognized in the Social Responsibility Category by the Judges of the 2009 Adobe MAX Awards

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Virtual Events reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional events, lowers event costs and creates a more engaging experience for attendees

(11/23/2009)

Virtual Events reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional events, lowers event costs and creates a more engaging experience for attendees

Montreal, Canada – iCongo Inc., the North American leading provider of end-to-end e-commerce, multi-channel and marketing systems, announced today that its Virtual Events/Virtual Marketing Platform has been awarded special recognition as a socially responsible solution by the judges of the 2009 Adobe MAX Awards.

iCongo Live demonstrated that its Virtual Platform engages people around a social issue or topic, and proves to have a positive business impact for its clients.
Adobe MAX Awards is a global awards program and conference designed to identify and recognize the most compelling use of Adobe software for creating engaging experiences. The categories include Advertising and Branding, Education, Enterprise Productivity, Entertainment, Mobile, Public Sector, Social Computing, and Social Responsibility.

“iCongo Live is a very compelling solution for organizations seeking to host events online. Online events have a series of benefits including the ability to engage with attendees from around the world in their native language, in one location with no travel required. This in turn eliminates the carbon footprint associated with holding traditional events and meetings,” stated Irwin Kramer, CEO of iCongo

“Our clients use the platform for various types of events including trade shows, job fairs, private label supplier exhibitions, in-house training, Universities and College fairs, symposiums with exhibitors and more. Social Responsibility and ROI are important to event organizers however, the platform’s flexibility and the end user experience are generally the most compelling reasons that people turn to iCongo Live. We do see that social issues are more and more becoming part of our conversations with our clients.” Added Mr. Kramer

iCongo Live is a proven platform that continues to gain industry recognition as a leader in the Virtual Events marketplace and has been covered by major US networks including ABC, FOX and CNN. iCongo Live has  grown its market position by ensuring that the platform evolves to meet not only the current but future needs of its users. Some of these examples include the platform’s inclusion of various social media tools, many-to-many audio and video communications, e-commerce functionality, and role based provisioning.

What really sets the virtual platform apart is iCongo’s vision and innovation as demonstrated with the launch of Virtual Marketer. iCongo’s Virtual Marketer presents marketers with a vehicle to host effective online customer educational events, product launches, product demonstrations and more, all supported by appropriate promotions to drive visitors along the path to purchase. Virtual Marketer can be inserted as needed in any e-commerce storefront be it a business-to-consumer or business-to-business site. Users of iCongo’s ICE3 E-Commerce Platform, have the added benefit of leveraging CRM data, further empowering marketers to cater messages and promotions to clients based on known preferences and sales history.

About iCongo, Inc.
iCongo, Inc. is a leading developer of e-business systems and software that enable companies to effectively and efficiently transact business over the Internet. iCongo’s solutions include B2C and B2B e-commerce systems, retail cross-channel systems and a comprehensive suite of Internet marketing applications. RIS News recently named iCongo as one of their “Companies to Watch” in 2009. Forrester Research just named iCongo a “Strong Performer” in the January 2009 report “The Forrester Wave™: B2C E-Commerce Platforms, Q1 2009.” iCongo’s clients include many world-renowned retailers and brands. Please visit us atwww.icongo.com.

For more information, please contact:

iCongo
Joshua Ostega
Executive Vice President
Tel: (514) 866-2664
Toll Free: (888) 944-2664

jostrega@icongo.com

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