Frost & Sullivan Awards to Celebrate Growth and Innovation at GIL 2009

LONDON - Industry’s Top Performers Remain Successful Despite Economic Downturn

The current economic downturn has had an undoubtedly profound effect on
companies from every industry across the globe. The news is littered with
stories of bankruptcy, budget cuts, delayed projects and downsizing. What is
rarely heard are the stories of companies who are staying afloat and even
expanding during these troubling times. What sets these prosperous companies
apart from their failing counterparts is their focus on growth and
innovation, which is the key to succeed in such a tumultuous economic
climate.

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Frost & Sullivan will celebrate the success of these companies at the
“2009 Growth Excellence Awards Banquet” on Wednesday 20 May. Movers & Shakers
from around the world will be honoured during this event which will be held
at the Sofitel St. James in London following Frost & Sullivan’s Global
Congress on Corporate Growth - GIL. Top performers across several industries
including Automotive & Transportation, Information & Communication
Technologies, Energy & Environment, and Automation & Electronics will be
recognised for their success at this prestigious event.

“The need for innovation within both industry and corporation
is urgent, with a focus on growth more relevant than ever. It is during these
uncertain times that the winners of the future will emerge, and many of these
achievements will be recognised during Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Excellence
Awards,” says Frost & Sullivan’s Partner John Raspin, who is co-ordinating
GIL 2009: Europe.

Over 25 awards will be presented at the awards ceremony, which span
across a wide spectrum of areas, including Growth Strategy Leadership,
Product Innovation, Green Excellence, Technology Innovation, Product Line
Strategy, Hot Investment Opportunity and Company of the Year.

The Frost & Sullivan “2009 Growth Excellence Awards Banquet”,
will be held in conjunction with the “GIL 2009 - Europe: Growth, Innovation &
Leadership” held at the Sofitel St. James, London from 19 - 20 May. This is
first time Frost & Sullivan’s global congress on corporate growth will be
held in Europe and this flagship event will bring new perspectives and ideas
from contemporary growth thought leaders.

To register, obtain a programme agenda, explore sponsorship
opportunities, or attend as a member of the media for ‘GIL 2009: Europe’,
please contact Chiara Carella, Head of Corporate Communications for Frost &
Sullivan in Europe, at chiara.carella@frost.com. One-on-One interviews with
Frost & Sullivan senior growth consultants are also being scheduled. For more
information you can also visit www.frost.com/giluk

For further information or complimentary media passes for the Frost &
Sullivan’s “2009 Growth Excellence Awards Banquet” please contact Jasmine
Malone at Frost & Sullivan on +44(0)20-7915-7869 or email
jasmine.malone@frost.com

About Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards recognise companies
in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding
achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership,
technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product
development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure
performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary
research in order to identify best practices in the industry.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, enables clients to
accelerate growth and achieve best in class positions in growth, innovation
and leadership. The company’s Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and
the CEO’s Growth Team with disciplined research and best practice models to
drive the generation, evaluation and implementation of powerful growth
strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages over 45 years of experience in
partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment
community from 31 offices on six continents. To join our Growth Partnership,
please visit www.frost.com.

Contacts:

Chiara Carella
Corporate Communications - Europe
P: +44(0)20-7343-8314
M: +44(0)753-3017689
E: chiara.carella@frost.com

Jasmine Malone
Promotions Coordinator - EMEA
Best Practices
P: +44(0)20-7915-7869
M: +44(0)751-7220073
E: jasmine.malone@frost.com

www.frost.com

Source: Frost & Sullivan

Chiara Carella, Corporate Communications - Europe, P: +44(0)20-7343-8314, M: +44(0)753-3017689, E: chiara.carella at frost.com, or Jasmine Malone, Promotions Coordinator - EMEA, Best Practices, P: +44(0)20-7915-7869, M: +44(0)751-7220073, E: jasmine.malone at frost.com / PHOTO: https://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO