Most recently, Jeff was the vice president of strategic alliances and business development at Configuresoft, a leader in systems management technology. At Configuresoft, Jeff established formal partnerships with Microsoft, Electronic Data Systems, EMC, Deloitte, and Siemens IT Solutions and Services.

“Jeff’s expertise in forging strategic alliances and partnerships and his background in sales will be integral to accelerating adoption of Fortisphere’s solutions,” said Michael Harper, president and CEO, Fortisphere. “His proven track record of building productive partnerships with the likes of Microsoft, HP, IBM and EMC is a testament to his industry knowledge and experience.”

“Fortisphere is addressing one of the most talked about pain points in the virtualization industry with its innovative technology,” said Puffenberger. “There is a distinct need for management tools that enable effective and secure deployment of virtual machines. Fortisphere’s Virtual Essentials suite of products delivers unprecedented levels of visibility and control that will enable enterprises to intelligently manage the growth of their virtualized environments. I look forward to helping Fortisphere solidify their leadership position in a market that is growing exponentially.”

About Fortisphere

Fortisphere is a provider of Virtual Machine Lifecycle Management software that ensures virtualized environments operate efficiently, effectively and securely. Founded in October 2006, Fortisphere is pioneering the concept of Smart Growth, a way to facilitate rapid expansion of virtual infrastructures through greater visibility, granular control and best practices. Fortisphere is a venture-backed company, headquartered in the greater Washington, DC area, with offices in Boston, MA and McLean, VA. More information about Fortisphere is located online at www.fortisphere.com