BOSTON, Jun 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Orthofix International (NASDAQ: OFIX) (the Company) announced today that
its sports medicine division, Breg, is a recipient of the 2010 CIO 100
award presented by International Data Group's CIO magazine. Breg
received the honor for its Vision Advanced Inventory Management
software, which enables orthopedic practices to automate the management
of their in-house inventories of orthopedic bracing and other medical
products. The 23rd annual award program recognizes organizations around
the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic
excellence in information technology (IT).
"This year's CIO 100 awards draws well-deserved attention to companies
that are not only innovating with IT but creating genuine business value
as well," said Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief of CIO
magazine & Events. "These winning companies and their IT organizations
are an inspiration to businesses everywhere."
Orthofix's President and CEO, Alan Milinazzo, said, "It's an honor to be
recognized by CIO for our Vision software. We strive to create
innovative solutions for our customers and their patients every day, and
this award is particularly gratifying since much of Vision software's
evolution is the result of collaboration directly with our customers. We
share this award with them."
Vision software is part of Breg's Orthopedic Practice Solutions (OPS), a
suite of consulting services and tools created specifically for
orthopedic surgeons. OPS was designed to enable physicians to set up and
manage their own bracing and orthopedic supplies program rather than
relying on third parties. As a result, physicians are able to better
manage their inventories of medical products and supplies, which can
enhance patient care as well as manage costs and generate ancillary
revenue for the physician's practice.
The 2010 CIO 100 awards will be presented at the Terranea Resort in
Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on August 24th at the conclusion of the
twelfth annual CIO 100 Symposium(R) and Awards Ceremony.
The recipients of this year's CIO 100 award were selected through a
three-step process. First, companies filled out an online application
form detailing their innovative IT and business initiatives. Next, a
team of judges reviewed the applications in depth, looking for unique
practices and substantial results. Finally, CIO editors reviewed
the judges' recommendations and voted on the final 100. Once the top 100
honorees were selected, several honorees were chosen to receive an
additional special award. The recipients of this special award will be
revealed at the CIO 100 awards ceremony in August.
Complete coverage of the 2010 CIO 100 awards will be available online at www.cio.com
on June 1, 2010 and in the August issue of CIO magazine.
About Orthofix
Orthofix International, N.V. is a global medical device company offering
a broad line of minimally invasive surgical, and non-surgical, products
for the spine, orthopedic, and sports medicine market sectors that
address the lifelong bone-and-joint health needs of patients of all
ages-helping them achieve a more active and mobile lifestyle. Orthofix's
products are widely distributed around the world to orthopedic surgeons
and patients via Orthofix's sales representatives and its subsidiaries,
including BREG, Inc. and via collaborations with other leading
orthopedic product companies. In addition, Orthofix is collaborating on
R&D activities with leading medical institutions such as the
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, the Orthopedic Research and
Education Foundation, The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey and the National Osteoporosis Institute. For more information
about Orthofix, please visit www.orthofix.com.
About CIO Magazine
CIO produces award-winning content and community resources for
information technology executives thriving and prospering in this
fast-paced era of business, as well as create opportunities for
information technology and consumer marketers to reach them. The CIO
portfolio includes CIO.com, CIO magazine (launched in 1987), CIO
Executive Programs and the CIO Executive Council. CIO properties provide
business technology leaders with analysis and insight on information
technology trends and a keen understanding of IT's role in achieving
business goals. The U.S. edition of the magazine and website are
recipients of more than 200 awards to date, including three Grand Neals
from the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards and two
Magazine of the Year awards from the National Society of Business
Publication Editors. CIO websites and magazines appear in more than 25
countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France and Germany. CIO
are produced by CXO Media a subsidiary of International Data Group
(IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and event company.
SOURCE: Orthofix International
Orthofix International
Dan Yarbrough, 617-912-2903
Vice President of Investor Relations
danyarbrough@orthofix.com
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