Breakthrough Technology Recognized by Judges as Favorite among Finalists

Wolfram Alpha LLC, creator of the Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine yesterday won two Web Awards at the prestigious SXSW Interactive Festival, including Best in Show and Technical Achievement.

“Wolfram|Alpha is a breakthrough technology and a breakthrough product,” said Shawn O’Keefe, Interactive Festival Producer. “Every year the Web Awards feature a group of innovative companies that show us what the future of the web will look like. Wolfram|Alpha was part of an exceptional set of finalists and is a deserving winner of the Best in Show and Technical Achievement awards.”

Previous winners of the SXSW Interactive Web Awards include Twitter, Hulu, and Flickr. Honorees are recognized for pushing the boundaries of today’s online experience, and using technology to make nontrivial contributions to society at large.

“To be selected by our peers here at SXSW is a great honor,” said Barak Berkowitz, thenewly appointed Managing Director of Wolfram|Alpha. “This is a great milestone for us. It’s also just the beginning of the opportunity we see for Wolfram|Alpha to change the world by giving people everywhere access to all knowledge.”

The SXSW Interactive Web Awards ceremony was held on Sunday, March 14, 2010. The competition uncovers the best new websites and celebrates those who are building tomorrow’s great online communities and businesses.