CARLSBAD, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 6, 2008 -- MaintenanceNet, Inc., the leading provider of extended warranty and service contract management solutions, has been recognized as a finalist in the software category for the highly competitive San Diego AeA High Tech awards. In making the selection, AeA cited MaintenanceNet's leadership and innovation in helping technology vendors maximize service revenue opportunities while improving customer satisfaction and retention. Winners will be announced on October 31, 2008, at AeA's 15th Annual High Tech Awards luncheon at the Hilton Torrey Pines Hotel in San Diego.

Each year, AeA honors the best technology companies in the San Diego region. The awards event traditionally attracts more than 500 technology executives. Companies will be honored in nine different categories.

"With ground-breaking technology for lifecycle service contract management, and a fast-growing customer base consisting of the largest technology companies in the world, MaintenanceNet is an ideal finalist for the AeA High Tech Awards," said Kevin Carroll, executive director, AeA San Diego Council.

"We are extremely honored to be recognized by AeA as one of the top high tech companies in the San Diego region," said Scott Herron, CEO of MaintenanceNet, Inc. "This validates the business goals that we've worked so hard to achieve, along with the value that we bring, both to our customers, and to the San Diego region."

Additional information about the San Diego AeA Council and the 2008 High Tech Awards can be found at: http://www.aeanet.org/Events/sdsc_htanom2008.asp.

About AeA

AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping its members' top line and bottom line. We do this in partnership with our small, medium and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal and international levels, providing access to capital and business opportunities, and offering select business services and networking programs.

About MaintenanceNet

MaintenanceNet is the leading provider of extended warranty and service contract management solutions. The company's Service360(TM) technology platform provides proven increases in overall profitability and revenue for manufacturers and channel partners. MaintenanceNet's channel-friendly solutions automate and improve underlying data integrity, resulting in reliable customer information for registering and renewing service contracts. Using its online, interactive software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, MaintenanceNet provides the entire supply chain with a 360-degree view of their warranty and service contracts. The world's largest technology leaders turn to MaintenanceNet to achieve greater success in their service businesses. For more information, please visit www.maintenancenet.com or call 866-699-7212.

MaintenanceNet and Service360 are registered trademarks of MaintenanceNet Incorporated.

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