Hyperic Inc., a leading open source web infrastructure management software provider, announced today that Hyperic HQ won the InfoWorld Bossie Award for best application monitoring. Hyperic HQ was one of ten winners featured in the best open source enterprise applications category of the Bossies.

“Knowing there are many options in the application monitoring space, we are pleased that the InfoWorld Bossie Awards has recognized Hyperic HQ’s as a stand-out among these choices,” said Javier Soltero, Hyperic CEO. “This award signifies both the importance and need for Hyperic HQ’s application management solution and validates Hyperic’s status as an industry leader.”

The InfoWorld Bossie Awards are selected by InfoWorld Test Center editors and reviewers, and judging is based upon software products and companies that demonstrate innovation, functionality, ease of use, implementation, and a proven track record in serving the needs of today's businesses. A full list of winners is available here: www.infoworld.com/5268.

Hyperic HQ is open source web infrastructure management software that helps automate and streamline operations for IT. The easy-to-use web portal auto-discovers assets and begins managing infrastructure with one click. Hyperic will be releasing Version 4.0 of the software later this year.