Vocus Among the Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte's 2009 Technology Fast 500 (TM) Sees 280% Percent Revenue Growth over 5 Years as Validation of the Value of its Software for On-demand Public Relations Management Lanham, MD (PRWEB) October 26, 2009 Vocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOCS) a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management, today announced it ranked number 412 on Technology Fast 500 (TM), Deloitte LLP's ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the five year period from 2004-2008. Vocus grew 280 percent during this period. "This marks the fifth time that Vocus has been named to the Technology Fast 500 (TM) and is an important indication of the value of our solutions in a large and untapped market opportunity," said Rick Rudman, chief executive officer at Vocus. "We attribute this growth to our continued investment in our products and our people, which together help our customers plan, manage and measure their public relations programs." Vocus provides on-demand software for PR professionals to manage communications and outreach with key influencers. This includes a media database, the ability to track and manage interactions, and automated monitoring of coverage in both traditional and social media outlets. Vocus also provides analytics that allow organizations to analyze media coverage, measure PR campaign results, and compile that information for reporting and planning purposes. "Technology Fast 500 (TM) recognizes innovative companies that have broken down barriers to success and defied the odds with their remarkable five-year revenue growth," said Phil Asmundson, Vice Chairman and U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications leader, Deloitte LLP. "We congratulate Vocus on this accomplishment." Technology Fast 500 (TM) award eligibility requirements also include base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. These revenues must have more than doubled between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of five years, and be headquartered within North America. Vocus has also been named to other lists of fast growing companies in 2009 including, the Software 500, Forbes' America's 25 Fastest-Growing Tech Companies, and the Upshot 50. About Deloitte
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