MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. PRNewswire-FirstCall| SoftBrands, Inc. (AMEX: SBN), a New York, Apr. 21, 2008 (ASCRIBE NEWS via COMTEX) Frost & Sullivan honored companies for demonstrating industry excellence at the annual Excellence in Industrial Technologies Awards Banquet and Networking Sessions held in San Antonio at the Westin La Cantera Resort.

The Awards recognized companies that are predicted to encourage significant growth in their industries, have identified emerging trends before they became the standard in the marketplace, and have created advanced technologies that will catalyze their industries in the near future.

While addressing the Award recipients in his welcome speech, Frost & Sullivan’s North American President Art Robbins said, “At Frost & Sullivan we realize how critical it is to highlight best practices and recognize those achievements. My hope, and our mission, is to help you convey the joy associated with success to your employers, employees, shareholders, and your families.”

An annual event, Frost & Sullivan’s Excellence in Industrial Technologies Awards banquet recognizes the quality and merit of distinguished individuals and companies that deliver unparalleled insight on the industry, products and services.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry.