Software development has grown from an elite set of tools that everyone knew about and used, to today's prolific industry awash with hundreds of products that morph and evolve with such swiftness and complexity that it is virtually impossible for developers to keep up with the changing market. Which products should they continue to use? Which upgrades and new versions are worthwhile? Which new tools' performance and usability far outstrip their competitors? What is the new killer app?

Enter the Jolt Product Excellence Awards: We recognize the most innovative, trend-making, ahead-of-the-curve products. From mobile phones to massive data centers, open source or proprietary, Jolt Award winners are the software products, books and technologies that developers should be using today.

The Jolt Award judges are recognized as forward-looking gurus, who provide insight into the latest and most promising industry trends. They define which software development products are ahead of the curve. They honor products that are universally useful, that are simple, yet rich in functionality, or that redefine their product space. Entering the Jolt Awards provides the opportunity for your product to be recognized by the judges and honored with a prestigious industry award.

Jolt Awards are granted monthly in these Categories. For a line up of which Product Categoryand when, check out the Award Schedule. Finally, remember that developers, vendors, and judges can nominate their favority tools. For details, check out the Nomination Process.

Become a Jolt Product Excellence or Productivity Award winner, and you'll receive the "Oscar" of our industry -- plus, all the bragging rights that your product deserves.

For more information about the Jolt Awards, contact:

Jonathan Erickson
joltawards@drdobbs.com.