BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex, Inc., the leading provider of corporate enterprise tax solutions, today recognized six companies for technology innovation at its annual Vertex® Exchange conference in San Antonio: ALDI Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, Johnson & Johnson, Koppers Inc., and the United Services Automobile Association (USAA).

The Corporate Tax Innovation Awards honor tax technology clients that have developed innovative ways to leverage software and services from Vertex to solve complex business challenges. This year’s winners represent world-class leadership and best practices for corporate tax technology, while tying into the theme this year at Vertex Exchange: “Ideas that Ignite.”

“Innovation in the pursuit of continuous improvement is a core value at Vertex, so the Corporate Tax Innovation Awards are particularly meaningful to us. We are honored to recognize the recipients for demonstrating a leading-edge approach to tax management while adeptly overcoming diverse challenges and driving increased efficiency,” said David DeStefano, president of Vertex, Inc. “We celebrate our clients for their continued partnership and creativity in leveraging Vertex solutions to meet strategic business needs.”

Corporate Tax Innovation Award winners are honored each year at Vertex Exchange, the company’s annual conference for corporate tax and technology. Attended by more than 600 tax colleagues, Vertex Exchange is where the industry’s leading tax and technology experts go to learn, share innovative ideas, and network.

About Vertex

Founded in 1978, Vertex, Inc. is the leading provider of corporate tax software and services for companies from small to medium-sized businesses to global multinationals.

Vertex solutions enable companies to realize the full strategic potential of the corporate tax function. The company offers products and services that allow businesses to automate, integrate, streamline or even outsource their corporate tax processes. Vertex provides solutions in every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. It also offers tailored solutions for specific industries, including retail, communications, hospitality and leasing. Vertex Managed Services allows companies to outsource sales and use tax returns and exemption certificate management.

Known for its innovative culture, Vertex is a privately held company that employs over 850 professionals across the globe, at its headquarters in the U.S. (Berwyn, Pa.) and offices in Europe (London), Brazil (São Paulo), Dallas, Fort Collins, Naperville, Phoenix, San Francisco, Sarasota and Seattle. For more information about Vertex, visit www.vertexinc.com.