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A list of the 10 fastest-growing technology companies in the Dallas/Fort Worth
area based on percentage revenue growth over the last year and the 40
fastest-growing technology companies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area based on
percentage revenue growth over the last five years.
The rankings of the
Fast 50 will be revealed at the Tech Titans and Fast 50 Awards gala event at the
Marriott Legacy Town Center in Plano, Texas on Friday, September 26, 2008. More
information about the event is available at
www.metroplextbc.org/techtitans.
“The Tech Titans and Fast 50 Awards provide the premier recognition of
fast-growing, highly innovative companies that contribute to the vibrancy of the
North Texas economy and make our region an exciting place to live and work,”
said Cindi Keith, partner/technology marketing industry leader,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, and co-chair of the MTBC’s Tech Titans steering
committee. “We look forward to showcasing the true leaders in our industry and
celebrating their hard work and creativity.”
“SoftLayer is thrilled to be
recognized for the Tech Titans/Fast 50 Technology Companies. We consider MTBC’s
Tech Titans to be a very prestigious award and are honored to be considered for
the 2008 Fast 50,” said George Karidis, Chief Strategy Officer, SoftLayer
Technologies Inc.
The North Texas region is one of the leading centers
for technology business and innovation both in the U.S. and globally. The AeA
(American Electronics Association) recently ranked the Dallas-Fort Worth area
fifth among U.S. cities in high-tech employment, with approximately 176,000
high-tech workers. In addition, the Dallas-Fort Worth area ranked second
nationwide for employment in both the telecommunications services and internet
services sectors, and the region is also home to one-half of Texas’ technology
workforce.
About SoftLayer
TechnologiesHeadquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer delivers
next generation webhosting and on-demand datacenter services located in Seattle
WA, Dallas TX, and Washington DC. Utilizing proprietary software, coupled with
the industry's first network-within-a-network topology, the company delivers
unprecedented power and control to securely manage IT environments while
providing unparalleled scalability. For more information please visit
www.softlayer.com or call
866.398.7638.
About the Tech Titans
AwardsThe Tech Titans Awards were launched in 2001 by the
Metroplex Technology Business Council, North Texas’ most comprehensive
organization supporting technology. The prestigious annual contest recognizes
outstanding information technology companies and individuals in the North Texas
area who have made contributions during the past year locally, as well as to the
technology industry overall. The Tech Titans committee is a group of dedicated
volunteers who organize the awards ceremony each year, and judges for the
contest are drawn from a variety of disciplines in technology, leaders in the
DFW area and past winners. For more information, visit
www.metroplextbc.org/techtitans.
About The MTBCFounded in 1994, the Metroplex
Technology Business Council (MTBC) is a non-profit organization composed of
approximately 300 members that include technology businesses and providers from
across the DFW Metroplex. The MTBC produces numerous events, including monthly
Management Luncheons, Technical Luncheons, RFID Special Interest Group events,
CEO Forums, Tech Week in Austin and the annual Tech Titans Awards and Fast 50
event.
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