SoftTree Technologies is a fast-growing supplier of information technology software used by companies of all sizes to automate, monitor and secure IT operations. SoftTree’s software technology provides 5 key functions that enable an enterprise to derive greater flexibility from their IT investments and technology infrastructure – (1) robust cross-platform job scheduling and automation (Windows, Unix/Linux, Mainframe OS/390), (2) systems and application monitoring to automate all manner of event response processing, (3) crucial database administration elements to maximize the availability, performance and security of databases, (4) management functionality including centralized administration, performance monitoring, and logging/audit trails, and reporting and forensic analysis tools to meet the requirements of internal auditors and ensure compliance with the guidelines specified by Sarbanes-Oxley, GLBA, HIPAA, Basel-II. CustomersSoftTree had sold its products to over 500 end-user customers across a broad range of industries. The company has experienced key vertical market acceptance of its solution in the finance/insurance (30% of customers), manufacturing (30% of customers), healthcare (15% of customers) and public sector (10% of customers) segments. Sample customers include GE Consumer Finance, Fidelity National Finance, Man Investments, Scientific Atlanta, BMW, British Energy Generation, HP, EDS, CSC Lockheed Martin, Sony, Verizon, Children’s Hospital of Boston, Spirig Pharma AG, Nortel, California State Compensation Insurance Fund, New York State Teacher’s Retirement System, NASA and the US Army. Other industry sectors where the company has seen solid customer growth include utilities, education and professional services.