Acceller ranks number 75 among fastest growing companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2007 Technology Fast 500

Attributes its 2,205 Percent Revenue Growth to Offering One-Stop Comparison Shopping for Digital Lifestyle Services

MIAMI, FL – October 23, 2007 – Acceller, America’s leader in providing digital lifestyle services to the mass market, today announced that it ranked Number 75 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. Acceller grew more than 2,200 percent during this period.

"We’ve taken a complicated process – shopping for digital lifestyle services like high-speed Internet, phone, TV and professional services – and made it easy for the consumer to find information and compare services,” said Steven McKean, chairman and CEO, Acceller.  “Everybody wins; service providers and resellers get more customers and consumers get more information and choices. Acceller will continue to grow as it expands the number of partners who use our marketing expertise and unique technology platform to power their e-commerce sites, storefronts and call centers.”

Acceller’s two web portals, DigitalLanding.com and Buytelco.com, provide one-stop shopping to consumers for digital lifestyle services.  The sites also provide practical information to help consumers make the right choice regarding digital services, and to enjoy their selections to their fullest.

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.

In addition to ranking No. 75 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, Acceller ranked number 54 on the 2007 Inc. 500, which is a ranking of the 500 fastest growing firms in the country.

“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 Acceller for being among the fastest growing companies in North America.”

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.


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About Acceller

Acceller offers an innovative comparison shopping platform for digital lifestyle services with a unique customer experience. Acceller makes it simple and convenient to gain knowledge through extensive editorial content, and to check availability and purchase high-speed connectivity, phone, television and bundles. Acceller drives incremental revenue for its reseller partners and supports multiple channels, including e-commerce sites, storefronts, and call centers, as well as device icons for computer and consumer electronics manufacturers. The company also sells directly to consumers under the Digital Landing and BuyTelco brand names. Acceller's flexible and robust technology platform consolidates services, places orders in real-time, and manages marketing programs, payments, and reconciliation. Amazon.com, AT&T, Comcast, CNET Networks, DIRECTV, EarthLink, Gateway, Time Warner Cable, Verizon and many more name-brand companies are Acceller customers and partners. Acceller ranks #54 on the 2007 Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies in America. Learn more about Acceller at http://www.acceller.com.

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