ZE PowerGroup Inc. Wins Data Management House of the Year for Fifth Consecutive Year

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 15, 2013) - ZE PowerGroup Inc. (ZE) is pleased to announce it has been named the Energy Risk 'Data Management House of the Year' for the fifth consecutive year for its flagship product the ZEMA Suite. ZE received the award last night at the Energy Risk annual awards ceremony in Houston, Texas, held at the Hilton Post Oak.

The Energy Risk Awards are a unique opportunity for companies working in the energy and commodity industry to gain valuable international recognition and acclaim. Being named "House of the Year" in any category for five consecutive years is unprecedented in the 14-year history of the awards.

ZEMA is an enterprise data management software solution that gives companies advanced capability for data collection, analysis, systems integration, curve management and business automation. With access to an extensive global data library, ZEMA enables traders, risk managers and business analysts working in energy and commodities markets to perform collaborative analysis that goes well beyond the scope of traditional data management systems. Moreover, ZEMA is designed to integrate data and analysis seamlessly with third-party downstream systems including ERP, ETRM and BI Tools.

Dr. Zak El-Ramly, CEO and President of ZE, said: "It is a great honor for ZEMA to be named the 'Data Management House of the Year' for the fifth year running. Our investment in technology, processes and people has once again propelled us to the forefront of the industry. Our teams around the world work hard so we can meet the high expectations set out by our clients. We will continue to grow and adapt to the needs of our clients, while at the same time setting the industry standard in this competitive market."

Waleed El-Ramly, Chief Product Officer at ZE, added: "I am delighted that ZEMA has won the award again this year and retained our winning streak. By listening closely to the market and having a strong focus on product innovation, we are able to offer a flexible solution that is exceeding market expectations."

Earlier this year, ZEMA was ranked #1 for "Preferred Data Management System", #1 for "Ease of Use", and #2 for "Best Customer Service" in the Energy Risk Software Rankings by customers.

About ZE and ZEMA

ZE is an experienced software and strategic consulting firm that combines energy industry expertise with advanced software development capability. The company possesses deep industry knowledge and comprehensive operational experience. ZE is the developer of the ZEMA Suite, a sophisticated Enterprise Data Management and Analysis solution built to meet the specific challenges of energy and commodity market participants. ZEMA is easy to use and backed by a support team around the clock.