~Avigilon receives Deloitte Technology Fast
500 and Fast 50 awards~
VANCOUVER, CANADA, November 18, 2016 /CNW/ - Avigilon
Corporation ("Avigilon") (TSX: AVO), provider of trusted
security solutions, today announced that it has been ranked by
Deloitte for the sixth consecutive year on the Fast 500™ awards
(North America), and the seventh
consecutive year on the Fast 50™ awards (Canada). Of the companies on this year's Fast
50™ list, Avigilon holds the records for both the number of years
ranked and years consecutively ranked.
"Avigilon has achieved rapid growth by providing cutting edge
and trusted security solutions to a growing industry," said
Alexander Fernandes, Avigilon's
Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the
Board. "Our commitment to innovation and the dedication of the
Avigilon team have enabled us to achieve this recognition year
after year with profitable growth."
About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada's pre-eminent technology awards
program. Celebrating business growth, innovation and
entrepreneurship, the program features three distinct categories
including the Technology Fast 50 Ranking, Companies-to-Watch Awards
(early-stage Canadian tech companies in business less than four
years, with the potential to be a future Deloitte Technology Fast
50 candidate) and the Leadership Awards (companies that demonstrate
technological leadership and innovation within the industry.)
Program sponsors include Deloitte, Aequitas NEO Exchange, Bank of
Montreal, Bennett Jones, OMERS Ventures and Vistara
Capital Partners. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca
About Deloitte's 2016 Technology Fast 500™
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 2012 to 2015.
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 or USD, and current-year operating
revenues of at least $5 million or
USD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of
four years, and be headquartered within North America.
About Avigilon
Avigilon Corporation provides trusted security solutions to the
global market. Avigilon designs, develops, and manufactures video
analytics, network video management software and hardware,
surveillance cameras, and access control solutions. To learn more
about Avigilon, visit avigilon.com.
© 2016, Avigilon Corporation. AVIGILON and AVIGILON logo are
trademarks of Avigilon Corporation. Other marks referred to herein
are the property of their respective owners.
For further information:
Investor Enquiries:
Darren Seed
Vice President, Capital Markets & Communications
T: (604) 629-5182
investors@avigilon.com
Media Enquiries:
T: (604) 629-5182
media@avigilon.com
SOURCE Avigilon Corporation