Deloitte Fast Track 50

22 October 2009 - Online content management solutions company, Auros has achieved top regional ranking in the 2009 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards. This is the first year Auros has entered the awards and has achieved a stunning 3,294 per cent growth over the last five years.

With an overall national position of 14, the growth rate of Bristol-based Auros is twice that of the other entries in the South West and Wales region.

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50, one of the UK's foremost technology award programmes, is a ranking of the country's 50 fastest-growing technology companies based on percentage growth over five years. The Fast 50 programme honours business growth, technological innovation and UK entrepreneurial spirit.

Dominic Mills, co-founder and managing director of Auros comments, “We are absolutely delighted with our position. It reflects the commitment and dedication of Team Auros and the strength of the relationships that we continue to build with our clients across a wide range of market sectors - relationships that have enabled us to take the business to these levels.  I look forward to continuing to grow the business, despite the tough economic climate that we have all been trading in.”

The company was founded in 2001 by Dominic Mills and co-director Catherine Brown. Specialising in online web solutions, Auros currently has 32 staff and is actively looking to increase its headcount by ten people.

David Halstead, Partner leading the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, says, “In spite of the challenging financial market conditions, the 2009 Deloitte Fast 50 shows that stellar growth rates are still possible. The Technology Fast 50 awards are an opportunity for businesses to gain recognition for their successes and achievements over the previous 12 months.

“The importance of a company's relationship with its customers is clear - listening to feedback and providing an excellent service are crucial in achieving these impressive levels of growth through a turbulent time for the sector.”

Dominic started his first enterprise age 11 and his passion for business grew from there.  Following graduation from the University of Plymouth with a degree in Business Studies, he held several project management and commercial roles at Unisys before co-founding Auros in 2001 with zero external funding.  Catherine, an Information Technology graduate from Cardiff University and now Auros Finance Director spent her early career in a series of software development and analytical roles at British Gas, the Ministry of Defence and Yorkshire Electricity.  She then moved into a project financial management role at Unisys before joining Dominic to create Auros.  Dominic continues to lead Auros, driving the overall business strategy and having direct responsibility for the sales and marketing functions within the business.

About Auros

Founded in 2001, Auros is an IT services company specialising in online web solutions.

Its services are built upon industry leading products. They range from the implementation of specific off-the-shelf products through to the delivery of full-lifecycle system integration projects.

It achieves this though strong partnerships with technology vendors such as Alterian, for web content management and related engagement technologies, and WebTrends for web analytics.  The company has completed the implementation of over 130 internet, intranet, extranet and e-commerce sites, helping clients in 21 countries to deliver web content and online applications in 20 languages.

Clients include: Virgin Media, Network Rail, Prudential, The Scottish Police College and South West of England Regional Development Agency.

For more information visit: www.auros.co.uk

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