Dublin, Ireland – November 19, 2012
Software Asset Management Ireland (SAMI), has for the 3rd year running, been ranked in the top 3 companies in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 awards. This year’s 3rd place follows on the back of winning the award outright in 2010 and finishing 2nd in 2011.
Deloitte Technology Fast 50, is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Ireland. Rankings are based on average percentage revenue growth over five years. SAMI, which develops and supplies software solutions such as Edvance and ExamTime to the education market, has recorded revenue growth of 2428% during the period.
Commenting on the achievement, Dualta Moore CEO of SAMI said, “Being ranked in the top 3 for the 3rd year running brings as much satisfaction as winning the event outright in 2010. It shows that SAMI is consistently delivering for its customers and as a company. We’re in some great company amongst the award winners.”
The company’s ability to adapt has been the key to the consistent performance. “SAMI has continually looked to add to its services and solutions over the past few years. We are growing a really compelling set of solutions for the education space such as our Edvance school management system. As our solutions grow, so does our team. This award is a great recognition of the effort that the team has put in over the last number of years, so I’m delighted for them”.
Announcing the winners of the Technology Fast 50 programme, Richard Howard, Partner with Deloitte, Dublin said: “Each year, we are considerably enthused by the resilience and tenacity of the indigenous technology sector as they demonstrate high levels of growth amidst challenging economic times. One of the key drivers of this growth has been their ability to capitalise on international markets. Many Irish companies now have an increased focus on international expansion as a way to drive sustainable growth. The indigenous technology sector has been a trailblazer in this regard – some of our most successful technology companies have long been internationalising their IP and reaping the rewards. It’s encouraging to observe that so many of our Fast 50 winning companies are seeking to exploit both local and global markets to their best advantage.”
Ezetop, (www.ezetop.com) the company which enables people living or working abroad to instantly top up mobile phones of friends and family back home, has achieved top spot in this year’s Deloitte Technology Fast 50 awards.
The awards took place in the Guinness Storehouse on Friday 16 November. Dr Chris Horn, co-founder and former CEO Iona Technologies, was keynote speaker at the event. Details of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranking list are available to download at www.fast50.ie.
About SAMI
SAMI is an award winning Software Company focused on the education sector. With a wide range of solutions for both students, teachers and schools, SAMI is driving innovation and change within the education and learning sector. The company develops learning and management solutions for schools and students through its Edvance and Examtime products. It also provides access to discounted software through the Software4Students websites. SAMI was ranked 7th in the Deloitte Technology Fast50 EMEA region in 2010 and in 2011 EMEA awards achieved 10th place.
SAMI employs 30 people in its offices in Dublin and Belfast.
About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Programme
To enter the Fast 50 Awards, companies must meet the criteria listed below.
Entry Criteria:
- Entrants must have been operating for a minimum of five years, with a turnover of at least €50,000 for 2006.
- Entrants can be public or private companies but the parent company must be headquartered in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Subsidiaries or divisions do not qualify.
- Each entrant must be a technology company defined as producing technology; manufacturing technology-related products; being technologically intensive or using technology in problem-solving; or devoting a high percentage of effort to the research and development of technology.
Rising Star category
Companies who wish to enter the programme, which have not been in business for the minimum 5 years may qualify for the Rising Star category on satisfaction of the following criteria:
- Entrants must have been operating for a minimum of three years and less than five years, with turnover of at least €30,000 for 2008.
- Entrants can be public or private companies but the parent company must be headquartered in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Subsidiaries or divisions do not qualify.
- Each entrant must be a technology company defined as producing technology; manufacturing technology-related products; being technologically intensive or using technology in problem-solving; or devoting a high percentage of effort to the research and development of technology.
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