Obzerv is selected as one of the Fast 50 and Fast 500 Technology companies for a second consecutive year
Quebec, Canada – January 31, 2013 –, Obzerv Technologies Inc., a leader in active range-gated technology, is proud to announce its selection by Deloitte's 2012 Technology Fast 50™ Canada and Technology Fast 500™ North America for a second consecutive year. Technology Fast 50™ Canada recognizes the 50 fastest growing Canadian technology companies with the highest percentage of revenue growth over five years. This year, Obzerv was ranked 27th 10 positions higher then last year. This positive movement in the Technology Fast 50™ ranking was fueled by a 336 percent increase in revenues. In addition to this award, Technology Fast 500™ recognizes the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America, where Obzerv ranked at the 239th position.
“Canadian Fast 50™ companies innovate, demonstrate entrepreneurship, create jobs, and investment in R&D,” said Richard Lee, National Leader, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Industry Group, Deloitte. “ Obzerv Technologies is an example of a company that shows passion, determination and drive that are so important for growth in the Canadian technology sector.” Now in its 15th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ program recognizes leaders in the Canadian technology industry and tracks the successful growth of Canadian-grown global leaders. The program augments the broader Deloitte North American Technology Fast 500™ initiative, with winners automatically eligible for this elite ranking. “It is an honor to be selected in such prestigious rankings in Canada and North America for a second consecutive year, such achievement would not be possible without the dedication of our employees and the pursuit of constant improvement in everything we do day after day” says Mr Deni Bonnier, President of Obzerv Technologies.
About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ - The Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ 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 50™ 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 50™ candidate,) Leadership Awards (companies that demonstrate technological leadership in four industry subcategories: hardware/semiconductor, software, telecommunications and emerging technologies) and the Deloitte Technology Green 15™ 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, Wellington Financial, TMX Group, HUB International HKMB, National Angel Capital Organization, CVCA, MaRS and IGLOO Software. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca.
About Obzerv Technologies Inc.
Founded in 2002, Obzerv Technologies is a privately held company headquartered in Quebec City, QC, Canada. Obzerv is specialized in the design and manufacturing of Active Range-Gated Imaging Systems for night vision and long-range surveillance. Obzerv's cameras have been deployed around the world and integrated in numerous surveillance systems. Coastal and border surveillance, ports and airports surrounding surveillance, large industrial properties surveillance as well as Homeland Security are just a few applications where Obzerv's cameras can be used.