Because ADI Times offers a 24x7 SaaS solution, it cannot afford unscheduled downtime. To maintain this level of availability, the company requires a software tool to give them better visibility into its SQL Server environment. Ignite from Confio allows ADI Time to detect performance issues before they start through wait-time analysis, which finds bottlenecks affecting performance.

"As a result of the Ignite implementation, ADI Time has delivered our time and attendance services to our clients more efficiently and reliably," said Todd Giaquinto, chief technology officer for ADI Time. "Having the right tools in place helps us avoid unexpected firedrills so we can focus on our core job of delivering innovative SaaS solutions."

Ignite helps DBAs, developers and DBA managers identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex and costly performance problems affecting applications and users. Ignite goes beyond basic server health metrics to build a complete server performance picture using response-time analysis and historical trend analysis. Ignite is available for SQL Server, Oracle, VMware, Sybase and DB2 environments.

"ADI Time has a unique offering in its market: a SaaS-based solution that takes the burden of managing a time and attendance solution off their customers' plates. However in order for that solution to be successful, ADI Time needs a near flawless SQL Server environment," said Bryan Applegate, account manager for Confio. "Ignite helps ADI Time achieve the high level of service it requires to keep its clients happy."

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit  www.confio.com.

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"Despite the cost advantages of moving databases to a virtual environment, the risk of performance and availability problems often delay P2V transition plans," said Matt Larson, CEO and founder of Confio. "However, with Oracle and Microsoft's endorsement of virtual databases, P2V will happen more frequently. IT managers need IgniteVM to give their DBAs the visibility to troubleshoot and ensure a smooth transition to virtual environments."

Virtual environments have different management requirements than physical servers. DBAs and VMware administrators typically work in their own isolated technical "silos" and use tools dedicated to their needs. In surveys, fewer than 20 percent of DBAs reported having even limited visibility or experience with monitoring of the virtual server on which their databases run, and have no access to VMware vCenter. This lack of visibility beyond the database can hamstring DBAs in their efforts to react to the rapidly changing virtual server environment, increasing the risk of performance problems or outages.

"In our experience, migration of production databases to VMware continues to accelerate in 2011.  A key success factor in these migrations is the ability to maintain performance and availability. Products and best practices that help ensure performance and availability will be an important part of a successful virtualization project," according to Nathan Biggs, CEO of House of Brick Technologies, a service provider widely recognized for its expertise in transitioning Oracle and other databases to VMware platforms.

IgniteVM reduces risk and increases visibility by combining the essential database response monitoring available in Confio's award-winning Ignite8 tool with non-intrusive VMware visibility. This level of visibility ultimately increases cross departmental cooperation between DBAs and VMware administrators, enabling both teams to adapt to challenges of the VMware virtualized datacenter and paving the way for IT management to speed the successful P2V transition and maintain performance after the move.

IgniteVM is agentless, with no software installed on production databases, virtual servers or vCenter. To learn how IgniteVM can help ensure success in your database-to-VMware initiative, visitwww.confio.com or email: info@confio.com.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit  www.confio.com.

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Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
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claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

"We're excited and honored to be named a Colorado Company to Watch. As anyone in Colorado can attest to, our state offers the best environment for inspired work and play," said Matt Larson, CEO and founder of Confio. "We've doubled the size of Confio in the past two years and Colorado offers us a great base from which to do that. If it wasn't for the support of our local business community and the amazing technological talent residing in Colorado, Confio would not be as successful as we are today."

Confio Software develops database performance solutions that improve service and reduce the cost of operating databases and the applications that depend on them. Confio's unique use of response-time analysis in its flagship product Ignite8 helps database administrators (DBAs), developers and DBA managers identify, analyze, and resolve the most complex and costly performance problems.

"We are pleased to recognize Confio for their outstanding contribution to fueling the economic fire of our wonderful state. Thank you Confio!" says Stephanie Steffens, Colorado Companies to Watch program director.

Colorado Companies to Watch is different from other awards programs. Because the program focuses on our entire state, and not specific industries, it provides an opportunity to paint a realistic picture of a true statewide economy. Since applicants are evaluated on more than growth, it widens the playing field to companies not often recognized for the critical differences they make in their industry, their community, region and our state.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit  www.confio.com.

About Colorado Companies to Watch

Colorado Companies to Watch (www.Colorado.CompaniestoWatch.org) is a unique statewide awards program recognizing growing companies that fuel the economic fire of the state. Colorado Companies to Watch honors companies that develop valuable products and services, create quality jobs, enrich communities and create new industries throughout Colorado. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade launched the program in 2009 in conjunction with the Edward Lowe Foundation, and valuable community partners from across Colorado.

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Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
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claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com

"As more IT organizations turn to database and VMware monitoring tools to help improve their company's performance and reduce the cost of IT operations, we realized that we needed a dedicated sales executive to help lead our sales and business development efforts through the next phase of Confio's growth," said Matt Larson, CEO and founder of Confio. "Jon's extensive experience and expertise as a top sales manager working with some of the high-tech world's 'heaviest hitters' will be invaluable to us as we continue to expand our customer base and seek out opportunities in new regions, channels and industries."

Freeman most recently served as area vice president for Xirrus, Inc., a global manufacturer and provider of innovative Wi-Fi products and services. During his nearly seven-year tenure with Xirrus, Freeman was responsible for helping to build the company's OEM program and expand sales efforts, ultimately increasing the company's top-line growth by 300% while managing a team of regional managers and engineers. Prior to joining Xirrus, Freeman was a director of sales at Intel Corp.

"Confio was the first company to recognize the need to improve database performance through the measurement of user process wait times. That type of innovative and custom-centric thinking - backed by a team of experienced senior DBAs and engineers who focus solely on automated root cause analysis - made Confio a perfect fit for me. I look forward to joining Confio's executive team and helping the company continue to exceed growth projections," said Freeman.

About Confio Software

Confio Software develops database performance solution for DBAs, IT managers, and database developers, for both physical and virtual server environments. Confio's flagship product, Ignite8, helps eliminate bottlenecks, speed problem resolution, and reduce the cost of operations for SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Sybase databases and VMware servers. Since the company's founding in 2002, Confio products are developed and supported from the Boulder, CO headquarters. For more information visit  www.confio.com

Media Contact

Claire Mylott
Four Corners Communications for Confio
(303) 455-0933
claire.mylott@fourcornerscomm.com