Two major employers in Greater Portland were ranked in the top five of the 2008 Information Week 500, a listing of companies with innovative technologies strategies.

National Semiconductor won first place mention for its new approach to inventory management, in a worldwide company that produces and delivers four billion components a year.

Unum earned fifth place mention for its Simply Unum initiative, which has increased customer service through integration and automation.

To read more about these awards and what the companies are doing click on Information Week's web site.