Hosting 365

hosting365 was positioned in seventh place at the annual Technology Forum hosted by Deloitte.  The Fast 50 Programme, as it is known, is now in its eight year and ranks the fastest-growing technology companies in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. 

“We entered in 2007 for the first time and are very pleased to have achieved such an impressive position,� says Stephen McCarron, managing director of hosting365.  “We have invested significantly in our people, infrastructure and systems and it is very positive to see our growth validated by this prestigious award.�

This year, there were 15 companies from Northern Ireland in the ranking. The average annual growth rate of the winning companies was 497%.

Announcing the winners of the Technology Fast 50 programme, David O’Flanagan, Partner with Deloitte, Dublin said: “This year’s ranking was one of the closest that we have seen in the eight years of the competition to date. Many of the companies have demonstrated continuing growth, evidenced by their presence in the Fast 50 rankings year on year.

Encouragingly, the Fast 50 programme continues to identify the presence of successful fast growth rising stars in the Irish technology sector.�

The awards took place in the Mansion House, Dublin.  Industry figures speaking at the event included Joe Macri, MD, Microsoft Ireland, Barry Maloney, Partner, Balderton Capital and Paul Lee, Director, Deloitte Research, Deloitte UK.