August 31, 2012 (MMD Newswire) -- ECi Software Solutions (ECiSolutions.com), a leader in industry-specific information technology solutions, today announced it was named to the 2012 Fast Tech listing, appearing in the #29 spot. Fast Tech honors the fastest-growing technology companies in North Texas based on three-year revenue growth and is part of the Metroplex Technology Business Council's Tech Titans Awards Gala. The company's final rank was announced at the Tech Titans Gala on August 24, with the Fast Tech listing being published in a special section of the Dallas Business Journal on August 31. Fast Tech is sponsored by TravisWolff and Comerica Bank.
"We are very excited to be named a Fast Tech company," said Ron Books, President and CEO of ECi. "Along with customer service, innovation is one of the key tenets of our company. As the technology partner for our customers, we owe it to them to keep on the cutting-edge of technology to keep them profitable and growing.
"We'd like to thank the MTBC for this recognition and also our employees and customers. Our employees' dedication is what pushes us forward each year. And the loyalty of our customers is what keeps us growing."
In its 12th year, the Fast Tech Award honors the 35 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Company rank is based on revenue growth from 2009 to 2011. To be considered for the listing, nominations are submitted to the Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC) or to the Dallas Business Journal. Independent research using publicly available information is conducted by TravisWolff and Comerica Bank.
"At the MTBC, we keep our eyes on what is happening in the tech industry in North Texas," stated Bill Sproull, president and CEO of the MTBC. "These fast growing companies are doing exciting things, and we're looking forward to seeing how they benefit our tech community and North Texas as a whole in the coming years."
About ECi
The ECi Software Solutions family of companies provides business and e-commerce solutions, offering on-premise and cloud-based technologies. For 30+ years, ECi companies have served the manufacturing, office equipment, office supplies, contract office furniture, lumber and building materials, hardware and jan/san sectors. Privately held, ECi is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, with offices and companies throughout the U.S., Australia, England and the Netherlands. For more information, email info@ecisolutions.com, visit www.ECiSolutions.com, or call (800) 959-3367.
About Metroplex Technology Business Council
The Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC) is the largest technology trade association in Texas, representing a quarter million employees through its 300 member companies. The MTBC strengthens the North Texas' technology community and its reputation by acting as the innovation hub for entrepreneurs, universities and corporations. The MTBC continues to prove that 'Technology lives here' by growing future tech leaders with its talent and workforce development initiative, advocating technology's advancement in governmental arenas, and connecting people and inspiring ideas through its programs and special interest groups. More information about MTBC and its annual Tech Titans awards gala can be found online by visiting www.metroplextbc.org.
About Travis Wolff, LLP
TravisWolff is a growing, independent accounting and advisory firm that offers a full range of assurance, tax and consulting services to emerging companies, established companies, and successful individuals and families. Additionally, TravisWolff provides specialized services in the areas of business valuation, compensation and benefits planning, IT auditing, collaborative divorce consulting, employee benefit plan audits, estate planning, exit planning, litigation services and forensic accounting. Operating from offices in Dallas and San Antonio, TravisWolff serves clients in Texas, throughout the country and offshore. As a member of Moore Stephens International, TravisWolff extends its services to the global market. TravisWolff participates in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Peer Review Program and is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). For more information, please visit www.traviswolff.com.
About Comerica Bank's Technology and Life Sciences Division
Comerica Bank's Technology and Life Sciences Division is one of the nation's leading technology banking practices, offering a wide range of financial services tailored to corporate customers, entrepreneurs and professionals. Veteran bankers provide credit and financial services and products to young, growing, professionally backed technology and life sciences companies, as well as their more mature counterparts. The Technology and Life Sciences Division serves all major U.S. technology centers from offices coast-to-coast and its headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif. Comerica Bank is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company that is among the 20 largest U.S. banking companies, with $57 billion in assets at March 31, 2010. For more information, visit www.comerica.com.
CONTACT: Traci Johnson, SVP Global Corporate Marketing
800-959-3367 x23276
tjohnson@ecisolutions.com