The Design People Inc., a leading website development and online marketing provider, today announced that it ranked number 408 on Technology Fast 500™, Deloitte’s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the period from 2005–2009. The Design People grew 210% during this period.
“We’re honored to rank in the Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™ for three consecutive years.” said Tiger Bitanga, Chief Executive Officer of The Design People. “Open source, social media and cloud technologies are taking the entire web design industry by storm. We’re grateful to have a team that is agile enough to leverage opportunities that newer technologies present into online success for our customers. We especially thank our people and our clients for partnering with us to make this possible.”
“The Design People and the other 2010 Technology Fast 500™ winners forged ahead in a challenging economic environment to realize exceptional growth,” said Phil Asmundson, vice chairman and Deloitte’s U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. “Deloitte commends The Design People for this impressive accomplishment.”
“The Design People has proved itself to be one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America, and we are proud to honor them as one of the 2010 Technology Fast 500™,” said Mark Jensen, managing partner, venture capital services, Deloitte & Touche LLP.
The Design People previously ranked #209 as a Technology Fast 500™ award winner for 2009 and #233 for 2008. Overall, Technology Fast 500™ award winners for 2010 had revenue growth ranging from 146 percent to 164,079 percent from 2005 to 2009, with an average growth of 2,361 percent.
For additional detail on the Technology Fast 500™ including selection and qualifying criteria, visit http://www.fast500.com