Phone.com Ranked One of the Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2014 Technology Fast 500™
Attributes Record Growth to Stellar Customer Service and Customizable Features, Helping 25,000+ Small Businesses Manage Communications Anytime, Anywhere
NEWARK, NJ–(Marketwired – Nov 13, 2014) – Phone.com, the leader in cloud communications focused on the needs of small business and entrepreneurs, announced today it was ranked in the top 500 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America.
Phone.com’s CEO and co-founder, Ari Rabban, attributes the company’s success to Phone.com’s feature-rich cloud platform and award-winning customer service trusted by more than 25,000 businesses. “Our platform is a true virtual office communications platform, with more than 40 customizable features that enables our customers to present a professional image and manage their calls, texts, emails, social network, business schedule and connections, wherever they are,” Rabban said. “We’re honored to be recognized along with other innovative telecommunications companies as part of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500.”
“The companies ranked on the 2014 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 continue to set the bar for their industry higher each year,” said Eric Openshaw, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. “There are so many exciting products and smart thought leaders driving this list. We congratulate the Fast 500 companies and look forward to seeing them continue their momentum into 2015.”
“For 20 years, the Deloitte Fast 500 rankings have honored the innovation that is part of these companies’ DNA,” added Jim Atwell, national managing partner of the emerging growth company practice, Deloitte & Touche LLP. “We’re glad to be serving these high-growth companies, and helping the technology sector recognize the great strides and transformation these companies are making in their respective areas.”
Overall, 2014 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 135 percent to 123,678 percent from 2009 to 2013, with an average growth of 1,640 percent.
About Deloitte’s 2014 Technology Fast 500™
Technology Fast 500, conducted by Deloitte LLP, provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2009 to 2013.
In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of five years and be headquartered within North America.
About Phone.com
Phone.com is the leading cloud communications & Collaboration service provider focused on the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Phone.com offers innovative, customizable and cost-effective communications solutions and “Awesome” award-winning customer support to more than 25,000 customers across the United States. Affordable business VoIP phone solutions, toll free and virtual numbers start at under $10/month. Learn about our small business phone services at phone.com and YouTube, follow Phone.com on Twitter @phonedotcom, check out our blog, and connect with us at 800-997-9179.