The widely known Seal of e-Excellence is conferred on companies with innovative products and outstanding marketing on an international scale. The announcement of dp's winning the award was made at CeBIT in Hanover, the world's largest computer expo.

Armin Hopp, founder and president of dp, comments, "Winning the European Seal of e-Excellence for the third time makes us really proud and confirms the emphasis we place on excellence and continuous technological innovation."

Margaretha Mazura, Secretary General of the European Media Forum (EMF), adds, "The Seal is increasingly gaining recognition and becoming a major focal point not only for Europe's most successful digital-media companies in terms of products and services, but also in terms of marketing."

The Seal of e-Excellence celebrated its tenth anniversary at the CeBIT award ceremony this year and is awarded annually by the EMF. Winners from eighteen countries were announced this year. A jury composed of representatives of the partner associations selects the winners on the basis of an open application process.