Maker of #1 best-selling System Mechanic® software recognized with a record number of awards in the leading global business awards program
LOS ANGELES, CA – Aug 18, 2011 – iolo technologies, a world leader in PC performance and tune-up software, has won three prestigious accolades in the International Business Awards, the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business. The three awards included Fastest-growing Company in the U.S. and Canada, Management Team of the Year and New Product of the Year, Computer Software. iolo was also named a distinguished honoree in seven other categories.
This year’s International Business Awards carry forward upon similar recognition received in 2009 and 2010, when iolo was named the fastest-growing U.S. company for two years in a row and its CEO was honored as one of the top executives in the country. They also mark iolo’s second significant award in 2011 for its executive team.
“iolo technologies’ triple win in this prestigious international program emphasizes the company’s leadership and record growth in the PC performance space and its commitment to technical innovation, customer satisfaction and a cohesive company culture,” said Noah T. Rowles, iolo’s founder and CEO. “Being named the fastest-growing company in the U.S., and now also Canada, for three years in a row is a tremendous honor.”
Privately held, 100% self-funded, debt-free, and profitable since inception, iolo has maintained its #1 best-selling position in the US, Canada, UK, France and the Benelux countries with record growth and revenue this year. According to NPD, iolo commands 85 and 98 percent of the growing American and Canadian PC tune-up software markets, respectively. In addition to being named the fastest-growing company in the U.S. and Canada, iolo has also been honored as one of the top 50 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles by Los Angeles Business Journal for three years in a row.
iolo’s multiple accolades in the 2011 International Business Awards were attained despite strong competition. More than 3,000 entries were received from companies in more than 40 nations, both public and private, with and without outside capital and funding, from all industries, regions and sizes. Any company was eligible for the honors, and more than 200 prominent executives worldwide participated in the judging process to determine the distinguished honorees and Stevie Award winners.
The awards will be presented to honorees at a gala event on Tuesday, 11 October in the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Complete list of honorees is available at www.stevieawards.com/iba.
About iolo technologies
Crowned the Fastest-Growing Company in the United States from 2009-2011 by the International and American Business Awards, iolo technologies, LLC (www.iolo.com) produces award-winning software that repairs, optimizes, and protects Windows computers. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Los Angeles with market presence in 33 countries, iolo has nearly 40 million users worldwide and hundreds of awards from industry analysts and media. The iolo product line includes System Mechanic®, the #1 best-selling PC performance software; System Mechanic Professional®, an all-in-one suite of PC performance and security tools; Search and Recover™, a powerful data recovery tool for retrieving deleted files and photos; DriveScrubber®, the #1 best-selling utility for permanently erasing data from hard drives; as well as System Shield®, performance-focused antivirus and antispyware software. For more information see www.iolo.com.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.
Location hosting patron for The 2011 International Business Awards is the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates. Premier sponsors include IBM Netezza and Smart Reader® Worldwide. The Korea Business Communicators Association is the national sponsor for South Korea. Localization sponsor of the 2011 Stevie Awards is SDL. Location hosting supporters of the 2011 IBAs include Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Dana Gas, the Gemological Institute of America and The International Business Times.
