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Vision Critical Honored as one of the Fastest Growing Tech Companies in North America

Achieves 1,586 Percent Revenue Growth in Online Interactive Research

Vision Critical today announced that it ranked Number 108 on Deloitte’s 2007 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.  Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth over five years, from 2002–2006. Vision Critical grew 1,586 percent during this period.

“It is an honor to be named on North America’s Technology Fast 500,” said Andrew Reid, President and Founder of Vision Critical. “As a global leader in interactive research, we will continue charging ahead to bring the latest technology to the market research industry."

Overall, companies that ranked on the 2007 Technology Fast 500 had growth rates ranging from 253 to 79,060 percent over five years, with an average growth rate of 1,823 percent.

“To rank on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, companies must achieve phenomenal revenue growth over five years,” said Phil Asmundson, vice chairman, U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. “We applaud Vision Critical for being among the fastest growing companies in North America.”

In addition to ranking on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, Vision Critical ranked 15 on the Canadian Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology firms in Canada.

Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria

The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.  It is compiled from Deloitte’s 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2002 to 2006.

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify.  Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD.  Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

About Vision Critical

Vision Critical is the world leader in developing custom online panels and interactive research. At a moment's notice organizations can investigate the attitudes, behavior and opinions of existing or potential customers using interactive surveys, discussion forums and 3D environments.  Since 2000, Vision Critical has developed custom online panels for hundreds of leading brands, such as Bloomingdales, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Nestle, NBA, Virgin Mobile and TIVO. For more information, please visit http://www.visioncritical.com

About Deloitte

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 140 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of approximately 150,000 people worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four professional areas—audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services—and serves more than 80 percent of the world’s largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global companies. Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein, and, for regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms do not provide services in all four professional areas.

Posted on October 23, 2007
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