(Web Hosting News) Dallas, TX – The Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC), the largest technology trade organization in Texas, has recognized SoftLayer Technologies Inc. as part of the 2008 Fast 50 – 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 Technologies
Headquartered 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 Awards
The 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 MTBC
Founded 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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