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Iasta, the leading provider of eSourcing software and solutions, was honored as a 2010 finalist in the category of the Information Technology Company by the TechPoint MIRA Awards presented by BKD. An independent panel of judges chose the finalists for the state of Indiana's top technology honors.

"It is an honor to be recognized as one of the best IT Companies in Indiana," said David Bush, Chief Executive Officer of Iasta. "At Iasta, we pride ourselves in providing sophisticated sourcing technology to our global customers. Our innovative technology and proven strategies make us extremely competitive, as demonstrated by our record growth each year."

Judges chose from a larger pool of nominations in 15 categories this year. Now in its 11th year, TechPoint's Mira Awards recognize the achievements of Indiana's outstanding technology performers and contributors, and focuses attention on the broader issue of the important role technology plays in Indiana's economy.

Jim Jay, president and CEO of TechPoint, said that more people participated in the Mira Awards this year than ever before. "Tech companies based in Indiana realize greater overall business value than those located on the coasts because of our superior tech workforce, educational resources and lower infrastructure costs. I think that’s reflected in receiving a record number of nominations for Mira Awards following the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression."

Mira Awards judges evaluated and scored each submitted nomination, and the scoring determined which nominees became finalists. Finalists delivered presentations and answered questions in person before one of the five independent panels of judges at the end of April.

TechPoint honored Iasta as a finalist at the Mira Awards Gala on Saturday, May 15th with a special "Winner's Circle" reception at the Westin Indianapolis. A complete listing of Mira Award winners and finalists can be found at http://www.techpoint.org/Mira/nominees.htm.

About Iasta

Iasta® is an award winning leader of Enterprise Spend Management through SRM Best Practices. Founded in 2000, Iasta helps organizations solve traditional business problems in new ways by providing its customers with cutting-edge tools for making strategic decisions on how to save and spend their valuable resources.  Iasta's flagship products, SmartAnalytics® and SmartSource SRM®, are cornerstones to any effective supplier relationship management strategy as they enable companies to analyze, source and optimize business decisions. SmartAnalytics provides users with comprehensive and detailed access to the entire organization's purchasing data while SmartSource SRM combines best-of-breed functionality that includes sourcing (auction, RFx), award analysis, contract management and supplier management. Visit www.iasta.com.

About BKD, LLP

BKD, LLP, (www.bkd.com) the 10th largest CPA and advisory firm in the U.S., helps people and businesses realize their goals. BKD and its subsidiaries offer clients a variety of services in accounting, audit and assurance, tax, risk management, technology, corporate finance, forensic and valuation services and wealth management. We provide solutions to a wide range of industries, including financial services, not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, health care, construction and real estate.

About TechPoint

TechPoint is Indiana's only statewide technology initiative, representing industry stakeholders including publicly-traded companies, private businesses, colleges and research universities, and local economic development organizations. The mission of TechPoint is to accelerate Indiana's emerging and vibrant information technology sector by: promoting the successes of IT companies and professionals; supporting the formation, expansion, and attraction of IT companies; and advocating appropriate public policy. Visit www.techpoint.org.

Iasta continuously attends, exhibits and hosts Spend Management related conferences throughout the year to expand our network with other sourcing professionals and stay current with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

Iasta Conference Schedule for 2010

• February 24-25 (Birmingham, UK): eWorld Purchasing & Supply 
  
• April 25-28 (San Diego, CA): ISM International Supply Management
• June 30-July 1 (Chicago, IL): reSource '10
• August 18 (Procurement Leaders): Iasta Sponsored Executive Webinar
• September 21-22 (London, England): Euro reSource '10
• September 28-29 (London, England): eWorld Purchasing & Supply
• September 29 (Boston, MA): Procurement Leaders
• October 4-5 (Philadelphia, PA): reSource '10
• October 14 (Amsterdam): Procurement Leaders
• October 19-20 (San Francisco, CA): reSource '10
• November 15 (Boston, MA): Executive reSource '10
• November 16-17 (Boston, MA): Aberdeen Group's CPO Summit