LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CyberDefender® Corporation (Nasdaq:CYDE), a leading provider of direct-to-consumer remote technical support services, Internet security software and utilities, today announced it ranked 98 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™ ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. CyberDefender grew year-over-year GAAP revenues 142 percent during 2010. CyberDefender's Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Harris, credits continued strong growth in its LiveTech support services and the company's highly effective direct to consumer marketing strategy with the company's revenue growth.
"CyberDefender, like all 2011 Technology Fast 500™ companies, has excelled in fostering innovation and channeling it into spectacular growth -- against the backdrop of one of the most challenging economies in history," said Eric Openshaw, vice chairman and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader, Deloitte LLP. "Deloitte recognizes CyberDefender for its remarkable accomplishment."
"We are pleased to honor CyberDefender as a 2011 Technology Fast 500 company," said Mark Jensen, managing partner, technology and venture capital services, Deloitte & Touche LLP. "As one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America, CyberDefender has demonstrated excellence in technological innovation, entrepreneurship and rapid growth."
Overall, 2011 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 134 percent to 70,211 percent from 2006 to 2010, with an average growth of 1,736 percent. During this period, CyberDefender achieved 1,069 percent revenue growth.
About Deloitte's 2011 Technology Fast 500™
Technology Fast 500, which was conducted by Deloitte & Touche LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP, provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies – 5 both public and private - in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2006 to 2010. 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 or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of five years, and be headquartered within North America.
About CyberDefender
CyberDefender is a leading provider of remote technical support services, Internet security software and utilities directly to the consumer market. CyberDefender's team of highly trained technicians and sales agents provide customers with efficient, round the clock remote PC repair services. The company markets antispyware/antivirus software, PC optimization software and online backup services. By combining remote live technical support and the aforementioned software products, CyberDefender offers a complete Internet security solution to consumers.
CyberDefender directly markets its products and services to consumers through television and radio via its MyCleanPC®, MaxMySpeed® and DoubleMySpeed® brands. CyberDefender products are fully compatible with Microsoft Windows® XP, Vista®, and 7 Operating systems. All products are available at www.cyberdefender.com. Investor relations information is available at www.cyberdefendercorp.com.
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