HERMOSA BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtual Piggy, Inc. (OTCBB:VPIG) today announced that it has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan as Entrepreneurial Company of the Year.
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“Virtual Piggy is such a novel solution,” said Mukul Krishna, Global Director, Digital Media Practice for Frost and Sullivan. “We have recognized Virtual Piggy for bringing a truly innovative fresh technology to the market. We believe Virtual Piggy will have a disruptive and sustained impact on global ecommerce within the next 12 months.”
A full copy of the Frost & Sullivan analyst report on Virtual Piggy can be found at www.virtualpiggy.com.
About Virtual Piggy, Inc.
Virtual Piggy, Inc. is the first e-commerce solution that enables kids to manage and spend money within a parent-controlled environment. The technology company delivers online security platforms designed for the Under 21 age group in the global online market, and also enables online businesses the ability to function in a manner consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and similar international children’s privacy laws. Virtual Piggy enables the Under 21 audience to play, transact and socialize in a secure online environment guided by parental permission, oversight and control. The company is based in Hermosa Beach, CA and on the Web at: www.virtualpiggy.com.
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