Global Reach Recognized with Prestigious Webby Award Honor for Creation of INDEMNUS Web Site

May 13, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
AMES, IOWA -The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for web sites, today recognized INDEMNUS as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes sites exhibiting remarkable achievement. The site was developed and created by Global Reach utilizing, SiteVizTM a multilingual content management application.

Hailed as the "Online Oscars" by Time Magazine, The Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and fashion designer Max Azria.

"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding web sites that are setting the standards for the internet," said Tiffany Shlain, founder and ambassador of The Webby Awards. "INDEMNUS' Official Honoree selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators.

"We're extremely honored to be recognized by the Webby Awards," said Chad Davis president of INDEMNUS. "To be honored alongside some of the largest insurance companies in the industry demonstrates that we are delivering on our promise to our clients- using the best technology to provide them the highest level of service.

"This honor is a culmination of efforts between our team and INDEMNUS,” commented Iacovos Zachariades president of Global Reach. “They had a vision of what they wanted to create and we executed that vision. We're pleased to have collaborated on the project and thrilled with the honor.

The 10th Annual Webby Awards received a record number of entries from over 40 countries and all 50 states. Out of the over 5,500 entries submitted, fewer than 20% received this honor and were deemed Official Honorees.

Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for its famous five-words-or-less acceptance speeches.

About INDEMNUS:
INDEMNUS offers their clients products for their auto, home and life insurance needs. The site is the web presence for INDEMNUS. It features an array of resources and information to clients and prospective clients including real-time online quoting tools, resource such as forms and important documents, real-time chat with account managers, and online signature capabilities. For more information visit www.indemnus.com.

About Global Reach:
Global Reach, founded in 1995, provides a variety of services including advanced web application development and web site design, graphic design, web consulting, search engine optimization and marketing, and network maintenance and support services to more than 500 clients. The firm serves clients across a broad range of industries including government, education, professional services, real estate, healthcare, associations, manufacturing, financial services and insurance. Global Reach develops customized solutions and also provides pre-packaged web site solutions. The company, headquartered in Ames, has two Iowa offices, and two international offices in Cyprus and South Korea. For more information visit www.globalreach.com.

About The Webby Awards:
Called the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, the Webby is the leading international award honoring excellence in Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. Established in 1996, the 10th Annual Webby Awards received over 5,500 entries from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards are presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: AOL; The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek, Brandweek and Mediaweek magazines; Fortune; OnRequest Images; IDG; iStockphoto; American Marketing Association; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced Studios; MX Interactive and Museum of the Moving Image. For more information visit www.webbyawards.com.

About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS):
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, fashion designer Max Azria, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. The Webby Awards and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences are registered trademarks of International Data Group. For more information, visit www.iadas.net.