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Mazu Networks Cofounder Named Top Innovator on MIT’s
Annual Technology Review TR35 List
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - September 12, 2006 - Mazu Networks, the leading provider of Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) systems, today announced that Eddie Kohler, chief scientist and cofounder, Mazu Networks, was honored on the annual 2006 TR35 list, published by MIT's Technology Review magazine. The TR35 identifies a unique group of young innovators under 35 years old who exemplify the spirit of innovation in business, technology and the arts. Kohler was named as one of the world’s top innovators in science and technology in the area of software.
"The TR35 is an amazing and talented group of people. Their accomplishments are likely to shape their fields for decades to come," said Jason Pontin, Editor-in-Chief of Technology Review. "It's evident when you scroll back and see names like Sergey Brin, Jonathan Ive and Steve Jurvetson among the past winners."
Previously known as the TR100, this group of young innovators has been covered extensively by CNBC, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Their groundbreaking work has a profound effect on our world, launching new businesses and creating new industries.
"Being recognized by Technology Review is an honor and I am flattered to appear in such great company," said Kohler. "I also share this accolade with the engineers at Mazu Networks. Our work together still challenges and inspires me, and I look forward to continuing to make a difference in the industry."
The honorees are selected by the editors of the magazine in collaboration with a prestigious panel of judges from major institutions and corporations such as Boston University, Hewlett-Packard Labs, the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, Caltech, and Applied Materials.
A number of the 35 winners will also be featured on Technology Review’s new video blog, designed to highlight visually the personalities of the innovators. To view the blog, please visit www.technologyreview.com/blog/video.aspx.
The TR35 is celebrated at the TRETC as well as in the October issue of Technology Review.
Winners will be featured at the 2006 Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT on September 27 to 28. For more information regarding the conference, please visit http://www.technologyreview.com/events/tretc/tr35.aspx. Additional information about past and present TR35 winners and judges is available at www.technologyreview.com/TR35/.
About MIT's Technology Review
Technology Review, the oldest technology magazine in the world, is published by Technology Review, Inc., an independent media company owned by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Founded in 1899, Technology Review describes emerging technologies and analyzes their commercial, economic, social, and political impact for an audience of senior executives, researchers, financiers, and policymakers, as well as for the MIT alumni. In addition, Technology Review, Inc. produces technologyreview.com, a website that offers daily news and opinion on emerging technologies. It also produces live events such as the Emerging Technologies Conference.
About Mazu Networks, Inc.
Mazu Networks, the leading provider of Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) systems, delivers real-time enterprise-wide visibility, context and control of critical business applications. Mazu Networks’ products use existing network infrastructure, eliminating the need for agents or inline hardware. Mazu Networks’ offerings include: Mazu Profiler™ – an internal security, application visibility and compliance solution, and Mazu Enforcer™ – a perimeter visibility and DDoS protection solution. Mazu Networks is backed by premier venture capital firms, including Greylock Partners, Matrix Partners, Pilot House Ventures Group and StarVest Partners. Symantec Corporation also is an investor in the company. Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Mazu Networks also has locations in New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit www.mazunetworks.com.