The award recognizes an ESRI partner who has diligently built and maintained an exceptionally strong and dependable relationship with the company, and that is considered one of the foundation blocks of the ESRI Business Partner Program.

Founded in 1969, ESRI is the unchallenged leader in GIS software development. TM&M commenced a joint development relationship with ESRI in 1986 and became an ESRI business partner in 1987. Since that time, TM&M has developed and delivered ArcGIS®-based solutions for automated system planning and design for the utilities industry. With its ArcFM™ Solution, TM&M is a market leader in value-added GIS enterprise solutions that reduce cost and improve customer service for energy and water/wastewater utilities throughout the world. ESRI nominated and selected TM&M for the Foundation Partner award, due to recent work TM&M has conducted on ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Engine and the continuing valuable relationship between the two companies.

The award was presented by Jack Dangermond, President of ESRI, to TM&M President Jeff Meyers. Meyers emphasized that the relationship between Telvent Miner & Miner and ESRI is dedicated to continued development of ArcGIS to meet the needs of their user community and to set the standards for the GIS industry.

“It is truly gratifying to be selected for this award,” Meyers said. “Our partnership with ESRI over the years has proven to be positive and beneficial for our employees, our company, and our users. We highly value our business partnership and friendship with ESRI, and we’re honored to be recognized as its Foundation Business Partner of the Year.”

Telvent Miner & Miner (TM&M) is a world leader in the development and implementation of GIS software for utilities. TM&M’s ArcFM Solution and extended services assist electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities in increasing productivity, lowering costs, and improving services by allowing them to effectively manage spatial information. Founded in 1946 as a full-service electrical engineering firm, TM&M has been a business partner of ESRI since 1987. This partnership has enabled TM&M to become the world's leading developer of ArcGIS applications for the utility industry. TM&M services include implementation, integration, and customization of software to fit the needs of individual utilities. For more information, please visit www.telvent.com/miner/.

ESRI founded in 1969, ESRI www.esri.com/ is the world leader in the GIS software industry. ESRI offers innovative solutions that help users create, manage, analyze, and display information to make timely decisions and solve problems they encounter every day. ESRI's comprehensive product line ranges from desktop GIS to GIS for the enterprise.

Telvent (Nasdaq: TLVT), the IT company for a sustainable and secure world, specializes in high value-added products, services and integrated solutions for the Energy, Transportation, Environment and Public Administration industry segments, as well as Global Services. Its innovative technology and client-proven expertise enable the efficient and secure real-time management of operational and business processes for industry-leading companies worldwide. www.telvent.com/.

ArcFM Solution, ArcFM, ArcFM Viewer, Designer, Responder, Conduit Manager, and Network Adapter are trademarks of Telvent Miner & Miner, Inc. Other companies and products mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective trademark owners.