The Deloitte ranking follows a succession of high profile business accolades received by iMeta within the last twelve months. They include being placed at position 46, and ranked ‘outstanding’ in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work for in 2008 listing, and in jumping 42 places, to position 49, in the 2008 Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league table.

Ben Marsh, Managing Director at iMeta Technologies Ltd commented, "We’re absolutely delighted to be acknowledged as the fastest growing software developer in the South East. The Deloitte ranking comes at the end of a very successful year at iMeta; by focusing on the development of our team, and on providing a flexible service that gives clients exactly what they need, we’ve been acknowledged for not only growth, but also for our workplace."

"Growing the top line enough to make the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 is especially meaningful during tough economic times for the technology sector," comments David Halstead, lead partner for the Deloitte Fast 50. "The Fast 50 provides a fascinating view of the evolving structure of the UK's tech sector, with software and internet businesses making up the bulk of the fastest growing companies. While their products and services are at the extreme cutting edge of global technology, it is important to note that it is not just technology that makes these companies leaders in their sectors – it is about the quality of the people and their Intellectual Property (IP)."

Fast 50 Selection and Qualifications

The Fast 50 list is compiled from Deloitte’s nominations submitted directly to the Fast 50, and public company database research. To qualify for the Fast 50, entrants must have had 2003 operating revenues of at least £34,000. Deloitte researchers examined financial statements to validate operating revenues.

Entrants must also be public or private companies headquartered in a participating region of the UK and must be a “technology company,” defined as a company that owns proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues; or devotes a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology in a unique way does not qualify.

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