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Applause Ranked Among the Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte's 2017 Technology Fast 500™
[November 10, 2017]

Applause Ranked Among the Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte's 2017 Technology Fast 500™


Applause today announced it is ranked on Deloitte's (News - Alert) Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Applause revenue grew 186 percent during this period.

Applause's chief executive officer and co-founder, Doron Reuveni, credits the company's 186 percent revenue growth to Applause's ability to maintain an edge over competition, with the largest, fastest-growing community of digital experts in the world and the operational positioning to meet the needs of today's leading brands.

"We started Applause to provide the human perspective that global brands need to deliver better digital experiences," said Reuveni. "Today, our rapid growth and partnerships with leading brands validates this approach, and emphasizes the importance of flawless digital experiences. We are honored by this recognition and excited for the company's continued growth trajectory."

"The Deloitte 2017 North America Technology Fast 500 winners underscore the impact of technological innovation and world class customer service in driving growth, in a fiercely competitive environment," said Sandra Shirai, vice chairman, Deloitte Consulting LLP and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. "These companies are on the cutting edge and are transforming the way we do business. We extend our sincere congratulations to all the winners for achieving remarkable growth while delivering new services and experiences for their customers."

"Emerging growth companies are powering innovation in the broader economy. The growth rates delivered by the companies on this year's North America Technology Fast 500 ranking are a bright spot for the capital markets and a strong indicator that the emerging growth technology sector will continue to deliver a strong return on investent," said Heather Gates, national managing director of Deloitte & Touche LLP's emerging growth company practice. "Deloitte is dedicated to supporting the best and brightest companies of the future in the emerging growth company sector. We are proud to acknowledge the significant accomplishments of this year's Fast 500 winners."



About Deloitte's 2017 Technology Fast 500™
Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies - both public and private - in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2013 to 2016.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.


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About Applause
Applause empowers the world's leading digital brands - including Google (News - Alert), Uber, Michael Kors, and FOX - to deliver flawless digital experiences to their customers on any device, in every location. Applause ensures software quality for websites, mobile apps, IoT products and in-store interactions in a way no other approach can - through its technology platform and managed global community of over 300,000 professional, on-demand, digital experience experts. Applause delivers authentic, real-world human input at every phase of software development, delivering insight into market requirements, user feedback and software quality. Companies that use Applause benefit from flawless digital experiences that build customer loyalty, drive revenue and accelerate innovation. Learn more at https://www.applause.com/.


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