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In Motion Technology Named One of Canada’s Select ‘Companies-To-Watch’ in the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards
Prestigious Award Recognizes In Motion’s Superior Technology, Management, and Growth
Vancouver, BC, Canada, September 25, 2008 – In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field today announced that it has been recognized by the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards as a “Company-to-Watch.” This prestigious award honors a select group of early-stage Canadian technology companies in business less than five years. These companies exemplify many of the winning characteristics of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranked companies, which are judged using a longer track record
In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway turns vehicles into wireless hotspots, enabling teams in the field to be connected at all times while on the move. The onBoard Mobility Manager enables headquarters staff to manage resources – including networks, devices and vehicles – in real-time. Together these solutions give organizations the information they need to manage their mobile resources to peak efficiency.
In Motion Technology solutions have been deployed by more than 150 commercial, utility and first responder fleets, including some of the most demanding organizations in North America.
“Companies-to-Watch award winners frequently go on to score high rankings in the Deloitte Fast 50,” said John Ruffolo, National Leader, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Industry Group, Deloitte. “In Motion Technology has quickly distinguished itself for its innovative technology and entrepreneurship and this award recognizes its potential as a future leader in the Canadian technology industry.”
“We are honored to receive this award,” said Kirk Moir, President and CEO of In Motion Technology. “In a marketplace of many data sources, devices and networks and the constant movement of people and goods, our solutions enable organizations to manage all of their mobile resources efficiently, improve productivity and reduce costs.”
About In Motion Technology
In Motion Technology is the leader in mobile networking technologies that connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field. In Motion’s patented technology enables people on the road to stay in constant contact, as onboard communications roam seamlessly across wireless networks. It provides organizations with real-time information to manage operations to peak efficiency, and frees individuals to be effective anywhere, any time. Today, In Motion’s solutions are used by more than 150 municipal, healthcare, public safety, transportation and utility organizations worldwide. For more information, please call Louise Labuda (In Motion Technology) at (604) 523-2371 ext. 538 or Michael Rubin (Rubin|Meyer) at (202) 898-0995, or visit http://www.inmotiontechnology.com.
About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada’s preeminent technology awards program. Celebrating business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, the program features four distinct categories including the Technology Fast 50 Ranking, Companies-to-Watch Awards (early-stage Canadian tech companies in business less than five years, with the potential to be a future Deloitte Technology Fast 50 candidate,) Leadership Awards (companies that demonstrate technological leadership in four industry subcategories: hardware/semiconductor, software, telecommunications and emerging technologies) and the Deloitte Technology Green 15 Awards (Canada’s leading GreenTech companies that promote a more efficient use and re-use of the earth's resources in industrial production and consumption.) Program sponsors include Deloitte, Gowlings, GrowthWorks, RBC Capital Markets, Wellington Financial, Stonewood Group, CATAAlliance and IGLOO. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca.