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THERE are just two weeks left to apply for the Deloitte Fast 50 Tech- nology Awards. Deloitte is calling all indigenous technology companies to apply to ensure they are in with a chance of achieving a place on the industry recognised ranking. The closing date for entries is Monday, September 7. Details of how to en- ter the awards can be found at www.
fast50.1e.
The awards, now in their tenth year, recognise and rank Ireland’s indig- enous technology companies with exceptional growth in turnover over the last five years.
David O’Flanagan, Partner at Deloitte said, ““The Fast 50 awards are an opportunity for technology businesses to gain recognition for their successes and achievements. In what has been a turbulent business
environment, there has never been a more important time for businesses to highlight their achievements. Our aim is to really showcase how the technology industry in Ireland is coping and successfully overcoming the challenges that exist. Therefore, with just two weeks left to apply for the awards, we want to ensure that all eligible companies throw their hat in the ring.”
To enter the Fast 50 Awards com- panies must meet the criteria set out by the organisers. These include; the company has been operating for a minimum of five years; it has to be considered a technology com- pany, which is defined as producing technology, manufacturing technol- ogy-related products, be technology intensive, or use unique technology to solve problems, devoting a high percentage of effort to technology research and development.
The parent company must be Irish- owned and have its headquarters in Ireland (subsidiaries of multina- tional organisations do not qualify).
Operating revenues must be at least €50,000 for 2004.
Companies who wish to enter the programme, which have not been in business for the minimum five years may qualify for the Rising Star cat- egory on Satisfaction of the follow- ing criteria; That they have been in business for a minimum of three years and less than five years; they are considered a technology com- pany, which is defined as producing technology, manufacturing technol- ogy-related products, be technology intensive, or use unique technology to solve problems, devoting a high percentage of effort to technology research and development.
The parent company must be I[rish- owned and have its headquarters in Ireland (subsidiaries of multinational organisations do not qualify) and Operating revenues must be at least €30,000 for the year 2006.
Entries must be sent in electroni- cally, with the necessary supporting documents (audited financial state- ments).