22.10.09: NetGuardians certified by the Swiss Confederation

The CTI label is awarded to approximately 20 Swiss companies every year by OPET (The Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology) following a meticulous analysis of their intellectual property, technology, management team, business and financial planning.

This certification is an endorsement of NetGuardians and its unique technology. The award will help to consolidate the company's rapid growth and attract venture capital support for its expansion into national and international markets.

Technology media group Red Herring has selected NetGuardians for the Red Herring 100 Europe 2009.

Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated several hundred private companies to identify the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA region. The process included a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development.

IMD International selected NetGuardians SA as a winner in its annual "Start-up Venture Competition" for 2009. The competition identifies promising young companies with a strong global potential.The winning companies work directly with the MBA students for 9 months, in areas such as strategy, operations, and business development. The programm is an extremely interesting collaboration between highly qualified MBA students from around the world, who will be using NetGuardians as a "live case".

01.12.08: Swiss Confederation’s innovation promotion agency support

NetGuardians is now coached by CTI/KTI in order to become CTI Start-up Label which gives credibility, provides integration into networks, and help access venture capital. CTI/KTI aim is to ensure an efficient and fast transfer of innovative research findings from the laboratory to the marketplace. For this reason, the CTI promotes applied research and development projects involving both universities and industry.

Genilem 07 Selection

Genilem is an association that helps entrepreneurs to develop their knowledge in business development. It provides advice and coaching in business administration and management for Swiss start-ups. The association is mainly supported by its private and public partners.

The Bourse HEIG-VD Start-Up Competition identifies innovative and motivated businesses ventures. The winner receives seed money, coaching and infrastructure support.

NetGuardians won the "Emergences" Y-Parc Start-Up Prize of 2006 which awards innovative SIEM technology solutions in Switzerland.