PwC Awarded Oracle® 2010 North America Titan Award for Excellence in Security and Identity Management

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- ORACLE OPENWORLD -- PwC LLP today announced it has been awarded the Oracle® 2010 North America Titan Award for Excellence in Security and Identity Management. This marks the fourth time PwC has won the Titan Award in this category.

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The award recognizes PwCs' capabilities in security and identity management, knowledge of Oracle's Security and Identity Management solutions, and ability to implement a solution that delivered measurable business results. PwC's winning submission described an enterprise identity and access management solution that helped the client improve the overall efficiency of information access, adhered to compliance regulations and met the company's security standards.

"As one of the leading providers of identity management solutions and implementations, with significant experience in the Oracle Identity and Access Management Suite, we are honored to receive this prestigious recognition," said Gary Loveland, PwC principal and security practice leader. "The accomplishments of our winning submission illustrate the value of a trusted relationship between service provider and software provider, and how it can result in providing a leading solution to a valued client."

"PwC has long experience and deep knowledge in Oracle identity management, giving them a good understanding of customer requirements," said John Gray, group vice president, North America technology channel sales, Oracle. "PwC's ability to collaborate effectively with Oracle and deliver industry-leading solutions has helped grow a strong relationship and create real customer value."

PwC is a Grande sponsor at Oracle OpenWorld 2010 (September 19-23) at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco and both a Global System Integrator and a Platinum level member in the Oracle® PartnerNetwork. Oracle® OpenWorld brings more than 1,800 sessions, 400 partner exhibits, keynotes from the world's technology leaders, hands-on labs, several special networking events, and more. Attendees can learn more about PwC's Oracle practice at Booth 911, Moscone Convention Center South or visit www.pwc.com/us/oracle.

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork

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About PwC's Advisory Practice

PwC's Advisory professionals help organizations improve business performance, respond quickly and effectively to crisis, and extract value from transactions. We help clients implement their business strategies and priorities to build effective organizations, innovate and grow profitably, reduce costs, manage risk and regulation, and leverage talent. As business integrators, we look across the entire organization -- focusing on strategy, structure, people, process and technology -- to help our clients drive sustainable change that yields measurable results.

About PwC

PwC (www.pwc.com) provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.

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