News Briefs - The Software & Information Industry Association

The Software & Information Industry Association (www.siia.net ) is now accepting nominations for the 2005 Codie Awards. With 73 categories - 23 of which are education-specific, including Best Handheld Education Solution and Best Web-Based Instructional Solution - the awards showcase the software and information industry’s finest products and services, as well as honor excellence in corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 15, 2004. Information on the awards can be found online at www.siia.net/codies/2005 or by contacting Cristina Stensvaag at [email protected].

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