Averna named to Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ ranking for third consecutive year
Montreal, September 23, 2010 — Averna, premier test solution provider to communications and electronics device-makers, has been recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ as the 32nd fastest-growing technology firm in Canada. The Fast 50™ ranking is based on the percentage of revenue growth over five years. Averna revenues increased by 648percent from 2005 to 2009.
For over 13 years, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM program has tracked the successful growth of Canadian-grown global leaders. Now Canada’s pre-eminent technology award program, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM augments the broader Deloitte North American Technology Fast 500 initiative, with winners automatically eligible for this elite ranking.
“Canadian technology companies have demonstrated some very impressive growth numbers over the past year, amid the challenges of an uncertain global economic recovery,” said John Ruffolo, National Leader, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Industry Group, Deloitte. “Averna is an example of the determination, drive and skill that will serve to position them for further growth and success in the years to come.”
About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM - The Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM program is Canada’s pre-eminent technology awards program. Celebrating business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, the program features four distinct categories including the Technology Fast 50TM Ranking, Companies-to-Watch Awards (early-stage Canadian tech companies in business less than five years, with the potential to be a future Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM candidate,) Leadership Awards (companies that demonstrate technological leadership in four industry subcategories: hardware/semiconductor, software, telecommunications and emerging technologies) and the Deloitte Technology Green 15TM Awards (Canada’s leading GreenTech companies that promote a more efficient use and re-use of the earth's resources in industrial production and consumption.) Program sponsors include Deloitte, Gowlings, GrowthWorks, TMX Group, Wellington Financial, HKMB Hub International, National Angel Capital Organization, CVCA, MaRS and IGLOO Software. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca.
