HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SkyBitz®, the leader in remote asset tracking and information management solutions, today announced that Dr. Homaira Akbari, President, won the “Global Impact Award” as part of the Women in Technology (WIT) 13th Annual Leadership Awards. The awards program honors leading female professionals working in the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who have exemplified unique vision and talent in the technology industry during the previous year.
The WIT Global Impact Award honors demonstrated leadership in the creation of a sustainable environment by reducing environmental impact while also improving economic performance across international borders.
"The Global Impact Award is given when the judging committee sees a nomination that details a woman's reach far beyond the DC community," said Kelly Harman, President of WIT. "A Global Impact winner is someone whose work is benefiting populations world-wide."
“I am honored to be placed with such an accomplished group of women. Throughout my career I have believed in supporting programs that help both communities and women further their education and ability to advance,” said Homaira Akbari, President and CEO, SkyBitz. “I attribute our recent success in expanding globally from our dedicated team, our partners, and our proven customer valued solution in remote asset management technology.”
About Women in Technology
Women in Technology (WIT) is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of advancing women in technology—from the classroom to the boardroom—by providing advocacy, leadership development, networking, mentoring and technology education. With nearly 1000 members in the Washington, D.C.-area, WIT strives to meet its vision of being the premier organization empowering women to be architects of change in the technology industry. For more information, please visit, www.womenintechnology.org or connect with us via: Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter (@WITWomen).
About SkyBitz, Inc.
SkyBitz, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telular Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLS), is a leader in global remote asset management solutions, and in providing real-time information on the location and status of assets. More than 700 enterprises rely on SkyBitz technology to achieve total asset visibility, improved security, lower operating and capital expenses, and enhanced customer service. SkyBitz delivers its solution via SkyBitz Insight, a secure web-based application that is fully customizable and requires no software downloads. For additional information, visit www.skybitz.com or the company blog at www.skybitz.com/blog.