Sun has been awarded CoreNet's prestigious Global Innovator's Award at the 2002 CoreNet Global Summit in San Diego, CA. Sun's entry, "iWork...Your Office Anywhere," won in the category for Innovation in Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Management. Each year CoreNet Global (Corporate Real Estate Network) recognizes innovative practices and excellence in the strategic management of corporate real estate.

The award has special significance for Bill Agnello, retiring senior vice president of Workplace Resources, who said, "We are proud that CoreNet chose to honor iWork. It's particularly noteworthy that Sun is recognized for how we've integrated our own technology and tools such as Sun RayTM appliances and Web Services to build a total solution. After many years of development, we believe that iWork has evolved into a truly innovative program that supports the dynamic way our employees now work. As Sun continues to grow as a global competitor, iWork will enable our employees to effectively work Anywhere, Anytime on Any Device."

The six-month competition for the award began in May 2002 with a rigorous selection process. In August, Sun and the other finalists presented entries at the Global Innovator's Award Phase II event which was hosted by Harvard University's Graduate School of Design. Eric Richert, vice president iWork Solutions Group (iSG), and Ann Bamesberger, director, iSG, presented for Sun.

Other finalists who competed for awards in four categories were CIGNA Corporation, Fidelity Investments, Honeywell, U.S. General Services Administration, Grubb & Ellis, Johnson Controls, Miller Hughes Associates, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Oakland County, Mich., and the U.S. Army.

"It is truly an honor that CoreNet has recognized iWork for its innovation," said Richert. "We've made a lot of progress with iWork and many challenges lie ahead. As we continue to expand iWork, iSG remains determined to forge an increasingly strong partnership with Workplace Resources, HR and IT. We are committed to 'making the net work' for Sun's employees and businesses, to provide them with ultimate choice and flexibility in their work environments."

This marks the second time Sun has been honored with a Global Innovators Award. Bob Cook, strategic planning manager in Workplace Resources' Strategy & Continuity Group, along with the former Advance Planning Group and WR IT, received an award at the Inaugural Summit held in 2000. Together, Bob and his team were recognized for developing the innovative Metro Forum Program, a Web-based collaborative planning tool.

Cook comments, "CoreNet is the leading professional organization for the corporate real estate industry. The awards allow us to showcase Sun as an innovator and that helps us keep a high profile. This helps us in many ways, like attracting talent and having vendors and consultants want to work for us." [...read more...]

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