Capelle a/d IJssel, 14 mei 2003 - Internet Security Systems (ISS) is opgenomen in de 'Top 25 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies'-lijst van Forbes.com. Deze lijst omvat de 25 snelst groeiende technologiebedrijven van de Verenigde Staten en is gebaseerd op hun omzetgroei. Internet Security Systems bezet de veertiende plaats en is het enige security-bedrijf in deze Top 25.
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Internet Security Systems
Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) (Nasdaq: ISSX) is een toonaangevende, wereldwijde leverancier van Dynamic Threat Protection-software en -diensten die bedrijfskritische informatie beschermen tegen steeds veranderende bedreigingen en misbruik. Software van Internet Security Systems detecteert en voorkomt bedreigingen van netwerken, servers en desktops, en reageert hierop. De diensten omvatten 24/7-systeemmonitoring, reacties op calamiteiten en toegang tot X-Force, het gerenommeerde onderzoeks- en ontwikkelteam van ISS. Het bedrijf is beveiligingsleverancier voor meer dan 10.000 klanten wereldwijd, waaronder alle bedrijven uit de Fortune 50, de tien grootste beveiligingsbedrijven in de V.S. en de tien grootste telecommunicatiebedrijven ter wereld. Internet Security Systems - opgericht in 1994 - heeft haar hoofdkantoor in Atlanta, Georgia (VS), en vestigingen in België, Nederland, Frankrijk, het Verenigd Koninkrijk, Spanje, Italië en Duitsland. Verder heeft het bedrijf vestigingen in Noord-Amerika, Azië, Australië, Latijns-Amerika en het Midden-Oosten. Meer informatie is beschikbaar op de website van ISS: www.iss.net
Voor meer informatie:
Internet Security Systems
Jos Nijsen
Country Manager Nederland
Tel: +31 (0)10 2862 600
E-mail: jnijsen@iss.net
Lammers van Toorenburg Benelux PR
Marenthe de Nijs
Tel: +31 (0)30 6565 070
E-mail: marenthe@lvtpr.nl
Forbes Names Internet Security Systems a 2003 25 Fastest-Growing Technology Company
ATLANTA, GA--May 14, 2003 - Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) (Nasdaq: ISSX) the worldwide leader in Dynamic Threat Protection(tm) solutions, today announced that it has been named to the Forbes.com '25 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies' list. The list ranks the top 25 fastest-growing technology companies throughout the U.S. based on revenue growth. Internet Security Systems ranks number 14 and is the only IT security company to make the list.
The Forbes 25 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies is a ranking based on revenue growth, requiring designates to have at least $25 million in revenue, achieve a five year revenue growth rate of at least 30 percent (annualized) and at least a five percent revenue growth rate in the most recent 12 months.
"We are pleased to be recognized as one of Forbes' '25 Fastest Growing Technology Companies'," said Tim McCormick, vice president of marketing for Internet Security Systems. "As the world has become more and more dependent upon the Internet for nearly every aspect of conducting business, protecting online assets has rapidly become a fundamental aspect of business operations. ISS is a pioneer in this industry and is poised for continued growth."
The Forbes 25 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies list can be viewed at http://www.forbes.com/2003/04/07/0407fasttechtable.html.
About Internet Security Systems (ISS)
Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) is a world leader in Dynamic Threat Protection products and services that protect critical information assets from an ever-changing spectrum of threats and misuse. Products from Internet Security Systems dynamically detect, prevent and respond to sophisticated threats to networks, servers and desktops. Services include 24/7 system monitoring, emergency response and access to the X-Force, Internet Security Systems' renowned research and development team. Internet Security Systems is the trusted security provider for more than 11,000 corporate customers, including all of the Fortune 50, the top 10 largest U.S. securities firms, 10 of the world's largest telecommunications companies and major agencies and departments within U.S. local, state and federal governments. Headquartered in Atlanta, Internet Security Systems has additional operations throughout the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call +32 (0)2 479 67 97.
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