Business Vitals specializes in information technology (IT) risk management services COLUMBIA, S.C., May 31, 2005 - - Business Vitals, a Columbia-based IT risk management firm, has been named to Entrepreneur magazines 11th annual Hot 100 list of Americas fastest-growing new businesses. The list is published in the magazines June issue.
Business Vitals specializes in information technology (IT) risk management services, including IT security audits, business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) planning, IT operational risk assessments, interim CIO programs and tactical IT support services that secure day-to-day business operations and execution.
Business Vitals recently marked the successful completion of its third year in business. In 2004, the company doubled in size and achieved its 12th consecutive quarter of profitability. In March, it expanded offices to deepen coverage of eastern U.S. customers.
Companies come to us because we take away the mystery surrounding IT and focus on mitigating the risk of IT failures, says Jeff Brewer, president and CEO of Business Vitals. The headlines are littered with the names of businesses that have experienced serious IT failures. Companies are beginning to realize that information is their most important asset. Even the smallest IT interruptions can result in lost market share, brand reputation, shareholder confidence and even executive-level jobs.
Entrepreneur reports that the hottest industry this year is technology, with 20 of the 100 ranked companies falling into this category. The Hot 100 is compiled with information supplied by Dunn & Bradstreet, a provider of global business information, tools and insight. To be considered for the list, a company must have been founded no earlier than 2000, have less
than 1000 employees, and exceeded $1 million in sales in 2004. Entrepreneur and PricewaterhouseCoopers jointly measure each companys sales growth from the date of inception and lists the companies in growth order.
About Business Vitals Founded in 2001, Business Vitals provides information security consulting and ongoing services that enhance and elevate ITs capability and impact on clients in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and retail. The privately held company operates a secure operations center in Columbia, S.C., with consulting offices in Boston, Mass.; Indianapolis, Ind.; and Tampa, Fla.
