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SALT LAKE CITY – March 8, 2007– This week UTC hosted their Utah County Luncheon at the Big Business and Technology Expo. The luncheon featured a panel discussion comprised of several Utah technology leaders, including Tom Karren, CEO of WingateWeb; Jeff Sebok, director of IT solution development at Xango; Chris Stevens, CTO of Logoworks; and Mike Tippets, CEO of Helius. The panel discussion was moderated by Jeanette Bennett of Utah Valley BusinessQ Magazine.

The panel focused on how technology can help Utah businesses grow. Participants discussed how utilizing technology helps companies expand outside of the Utah market, the importance of IT security and compliance, and how companies are utilizing social networking technology such as blogging. The panel also talked about common mistakes made by small companies such as incorporating unnecessary and expensive technology. In addition, panel members made a 10-year technology forecast that included greater technology convergence within multimedia products, smaller and more powerful mobile devices, and robotics.

“Utah has the highest number of Inc. 500 companies per capita in the U.S.,” said Richard Nelson, president and CEO of UTC. “Events such as this technology panel further cultivate the already rich Utah business landscape. This was a great opportunity for attendees to learn, firsthand, from some of Utah’s strategic thinkers how to leverage technology in business.”

Panel Participants Included:
Tom Karren is the Chief Executive Officer at WingateWeb. He founded the company in 1998 by creating software technology to improve the event experience for attendees and event planners. Since that time, Tom has kept WingateWeb at the forefront of innovation and has become a recognized thought leader in the industry. Under Tom's leadership, WingateWeb has experienced eight consecutive years of revenue growth.

Mike Tippets is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Helius, a leading provider of business-class IP video solutions. Mike is responsible for setting corporate strategy and aligning corporate resources to meet that strategy. Together with the Helius senior business leaders, he is focused on delivering world-class solutions to the market.

Jeff Sebok is the Director of IT Solution Development at XanGo. He is responsible for overseeing the technological advancements needed to keep pace with XanGo's phenomenal industry growth. Under Jeff's leadership, he has overseen the stabilization of existing technology as well as the development and deployment of new technology needed to support strategic initiatives such as new international market openings.

Chris Stevens is the Chief Technology Officer at Logoworks. He has significant experience in the development, implementation, and management of information technology systems for clients in many different industries. These clients include AT&T, BellSouth, Pacific Bell, Standard & Poor's, and Air Force Space Command.

About Utah Technology Council
As the premier professional organization for more than 3,900 Utah technology companies, the Utah Technology Council (UTC) exists to form closer relationships with industry and community leaders, develop superior management talent, sharpen professional skills and help gain access to capital. For more information on UTC and upcoming events, please visit www.utahtechcouncil.org.

Agency Contact:
Cheryl Snapp Conner
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UTC:
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