PHOENIX, June 28, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- SmarterTools Inc., a leading developer of email, log analytics and help desk applications, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has named Tim Uzzanti to serve as the company's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Uzzanti brings over a decade of experience growing innovative technology based companies as well as a solid track record for bringing financial profitability to the organizations under his control and oversight.
A recognized technologist and business leader, Mr. Uzzanti was most recently Chief Executive Officer of CrystalTech Web Hosting Inc., one of the largest Microsoft Windows Hosting companies in the industry. CrystalTech Web Hosting Inc. is responsible for over 80,000 web sites in 110 countries and is known for being one of the premier providers of Windows-based web hosting. Originally founded in 1997, CrystalTech Web Hosting Inc. was acquired by Newtek Business Services in July of 2005, giving Uzzanti a well-rounded background of executive management within both private and public companies.
"SmarterTools has experienced years of exponential growth and now serves customers in over 100 countries, including small businesses, hosting companies, and internet service providers. Because of the success we've experienced, the necessity to capitalize and maintain our financial profitability is very important. We welcome Mr. Uzzanti as our CEO, as he brings the leadership, business and technology experiences that are necessary to sustain the company's growth and success," said Grady Werner, Project Manager and member of the SmarterTools' Board of Directors.
Mr. Uzzanti added, "I am delighted to lead this company at such a key point in its development. Many aspects of SmarterTools resemble my past experiences, where the primary objective was to develop a strategy that controlled the incredible growth while still managing profitability. In addition, my previous involvement in the hosting industry, which is expected to grow to $21 billion in 2007 according to IDC, will provide SmarterTools with relationships and insight that will allow us to better serve the growing industry."
About SmarterTools
SmarterTools is an information technology (IT) management software company that builds applications to simplify and automate the day-to-day operation of business. With a diverse product line, SmarterTools has targeted various small businesses, web hosts and internet service providers and has grown its install base with customers in over 100 countries. SmarterTools was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, please visit www.smartertools.com.