In its third installment since its launch in 2005, ZDNet Asia's Top Tech 50 Index 2008/2009 will once again recognize the tech industry's movers and shakers. The Index identifies technology companies that have performed financially well over a period of time, have a proven track record, and have demonstrated a strong commitment to the Asian market. Like previous years, selected companies will be unveiled and profiled in a special report--to be launched in December 2008--on the ZDNet Asia site.

Judging

ZDNet Asia Editors will make the final decision, and have enlisted the help of an independent panel of advisors comprising analysts and IT leaders.

The technology industry is vast, and there are thousands of technology players that offer a wide range of products and services. Thus, ZDNet Asia's Top Tech list will focus on companies that provide infocomm technology products and services, targeted specifically at businesses.

These are the key industry categories that have been identified:

1. Systems	5. Networking and Communications
2. Storage management	6. Security
3. Software infrastructure	7. Services
4. Business applications	8. Internet services (including Web 2.0)

Over the coming weeks, ZDNet Asia will study hundreds of infocomm technology companies and the trends shaping Asia's business technology landscape. The top 50 companies will be selected based on several factors including market activities, performance, industry standing and product/technology developments. The companies will be judged on six key performance indicators, weighted as indicated:

1. Global headcount (10%)

2. Global revenues (15%)

3. Global net income (15%)

4. Average revenue year-on-year growth over 4 years (25%)

5. Average net income year-on-year growth over 4 years (10%)

6. Asia market coverage in these 10 countries (25%)

China	Hong Kong	India	Indonesia	Malaysia
Philippines	Singapore	Taiwan	Thailand	Vietnam

Nomination criteria

All technology companies are invited to submit their nominations and seek a place in ZDNet Asia's Top Tech 50 Index. Do note, however, that companies must meet a list of prerequisites before they will be considered. Please ensure your organization fulfils the following criteria before submitting any relevant corporate information to us:

• Your company must offer technology products and/or services targeted at businesses
• Your company must have direct operations/presence in Asia, excluding Korea and Japan
• Your company must have enterprise customers in Asia, excluding Korea and Japan
• Your company must be willing to publicly reveal its financial performance for the past four years

If you answered 'yes' to ALL of the above, please complete and submit the nomination form (all fields are compulsory) no later than Monday, October 13, 2008.



ZDNet Asia's Most Promising Asian TechnoVisionaries recognizes the region's creative and brightest sparks.

Unlike the Top Tech 50 companies, which have established themselves as financially successful and viable global industry players, the Most Promising Asian TechnoVisionaries represent the region's best homegrown market players that--regardless, and/or in spite of their size--consistently show great potential and strong commitment to drive their companies forward. All selected companies will be announced and profiled in a special report on the ZDNet Asia site in December 2008.

Judging

ZDNet Asia Editors will make the final decision, and have enlisted the help of an independent panel of advisors comprising analysts and IT leaders.

Judging criteria

Nominees will be judged on the following criteria:

1. Technology innovation	5. Market potential
2. Commitment to research & development work	6. Investor/financial record
3. Business model	7. Creative branding/marketing
4. Customer strategy

Besides identifying the Most Promising Asian TechnoVisionaries, ZDNet Asia will also hand out two special awards:

R&D Champion of the Year
ZDNet Asia will honor one Asian company that has demonstrated leadership and commitment in research & development, and exhibited innovation in developing new hardware/software technology that solve real business problems.

The technology/product must be targeted at enterprise customers.

Asian IT Leader of the Year
ZDNet Asia will acknowledge an individual who exemplifies great leadership in spearheading the tech company's business strategy and growth in Asia, and consistently demonstrates great creativity and IT innovation.

Nomination criteria

• Your company must not be publicly listed.
• Your company must have tech products and/or services that are targeted at businesses.
• Your company must be headquartered in Asia or conducts its principal R&D activities in Asia.

All nomination forms for the Most Promising Asian TechnoVisionaries must be submitted by October 13, 2008.