Electric Paper named in ‘Technology Fast 50’ Awards

Electric Paper (EP), the Dublin based e-learning company was ranked the fifth fastest growing technology company in Ireland at the recent Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50 Awards.

The Fast 50 Awards programme recognises, rewards and raises the profile of the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, based on their percentage growth in revenue over a three year period. The winners were unveiled on 9th April during a high-profile technology, media and telecommunications conference and awards ceremony held in Paris.

Over the past three years, EP has grown rapidly - doubling both its turnover and employee numbers within the past 12 months - and has opened offices in the UK, Canada, USA and Australia, facilitating the company’s development into a number of new markets. EP has also broadened its product range and now has a suite of solutions for multiple needs in the IT literacy area, uniquely providing computer based training, assessment and testing solutions as part of an integrated package.

Jonny Parkes, EP’s managing director, said: “We have had a strong year across all our international markets and are delighted that this growth has been recognised through this prestigious awards programme. Our business model is based on self-funded organic growth and this has proved to be a successful strategy for us as it allows us to grow quickly while maintaining profitability. Our growth into new markets and our broadening range of products positions us well to maintain strong levels of growth in the years ahead."

“I would like to congratulate Riverdeep on securing the top award and to thank Deloitte & Touche for facilitating this highly regarded Awards programme. Riverdeep’s top ranking reflects the strength of the e-learning industry today and Ireland’s leadership in this space internationally,” he added.

This is the second major award that EP has picked up this year. In February, EP received the ‘International Training Project of the Year’ Award at the Institute of IT Training Awards 2002. The company received the award for its provision of IT literacy training to 3,000 childcare workers across the state of Queensland in Australia.

April 9th, 2002