xkoto (www.xkoto.com), today announced that Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazines have chosen GRIDSCALE as a finalist in the database administration category for the Best of Tech Ed Awards.  And they announced that Red Herring has selected the company as a finalist for the 2009 Red Herring North America 100.

"Since its release in late 2008, GRIDSCALE for SQL Server is gaining traction among IT professionals who need to scale-out SQL Server applications, eliminate database downtime and implement disaster recovery solutions,” said David Patrick, President and CEO of xkoto. “Being chosen as a finalist for the Best of TechEd Awards underscores the significant momentum GRIDSCALE is gaining in the market.”

“The Red Herring 100 has been one of the most prestigious honors in the technology industry for many years, and we are honored that xkoto has been named one of the top companies in IT,” said Patrick. “Our GRIDSCALE database virtualization software is rapidly gaining recognition and industry accolades for its ability to eliminate application downtime, implement disaster recovery solutions and dramatically lower operational costs.”