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Youngstown Based DRS Identified as a Fast Growth Company for 2nd Year in a Row.
August 15, 2007 (Youngstown, OH) – For the second consecutive year, Youngstown based DRS, LLC has been identified by CMP Media’s CRN - vital information for VARs and technology integrators - as a Fast-Growth 100 company. The Fast Growth 100 is an annual listing of the fastest growing technology solutions providers in the U.S. based on revenue growth for 2006.
The Fast-Growth 100 identifies the 100 fastest growing solution providers across all specialty areas and business models, including IT consulting, security and disaster recovery, unified communications (VoIP), and product sales and support. The profiles and data developed by CRN’s editorial staff provide insights into which models and technology are proving to be the most lucrative.
Coming in at number 38 this year, DRS saw its growth rate climb over 153% during 2006. Like the previous year, the company credits its continued growth rate to an experienced and knowledgeable management team –a team they consider one of the best in the country. In addition, DRS saw an accelerated increase in its VoIP Integration services – something that was consistent throughout the entire Fast Growth 100 list.
"Across the entire country, the adoption of VoIP Integrated services are up, and that’s also the case in our core markets," says Dave Wilkeson, COO and Senior Systems Engineer for DRS. "More and more, companies are making the adoption of VoIP services and Telecom solutions a priority, and with strategic partnerships with some of the top technology firms in the United States, we are in a good position to offer our customers a broader range of these services."
By partnering with some of the top technology firms in its industry, including - Microsoft, Cisco Systems, HP/Compaq, and Citrix – DRS is able to offer its customers a "best of breed" technology solution that sets it apart from its competitors.
"We are thrilled to be honored with this award – especially for the second year in a row," says Wilkeson. "It says a lot about the partnerships we’ve made over the years, but even more, it says a lot about the type of employees we have here at DRS. Without a doubt, it is a clear indication of the depth and experience of our employees and the talent we have right here in the Valley."
About DRS
DRS is an information technology consulting firm specializing in network infrastructure including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and connectivity. The company’s core focus areas include IT Consulting, Outsourced Data Center Services, Unified Communications (VoIP), Security and Disaster Recovery Consulting, and Product Sales and Support. DRS’s customers represent a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, higher education, financial services, telecommunications, and state and local government. The company manages and maintains networks in 31 states and 6 countries from its corporate headquarters in Youngstown, OH with additional offices located in Akron, OH and Pittsburgh, PA. For more information, contact Dave Wilkeson (1-877-527-3423/ dwilkeson@drsllc.net) or visit http://www.drsllc.net.
About CRN
CRN provides Solution Providers and Technology Integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company's sales. As an advocate for and voice of the Channel, Solution Providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With more than 20 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for 117,000 channel professionals. For more information contact CMP Media’s CRN - Laura Mastroberti (516.562.7382/ lmastroberti@cmp.com) or visit http://www.crn.com.
About CMP Media (http://www.cmp.com)
CMP Media is a marketing solutions company serving the technology, healthcare and lifestyles industries. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP Media has earned the confidence of more professionals and enthusiasts in these fields than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in each of these industries in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Media is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.
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