COLUMBIA, S.C., August, 18, 2005 - - Citing growing awareness among executives of the severe risks posed to business by information technology (IT) failures, Business Vitals has announced it is accelerating its growth plans. On September 1, the IT risk management firm will open offices in Dallas, Philadelphia and Jacksonville, Fla., doubling its presence in key Eastern, Southeast and Southwest markets.
The announcement comes as Business Vitals nears the end of its fourth year in business. In 2005, the company has expanded at a vigorous pace. Its progress has not gone unnoticed. Business Vitals was named among Entrepreneur magazines Hot 100 Fastest-growing Companies in America and to CRN magazines Top 10 Fastest-growing IT Security Firms. Business Vitals President Jeff Brewer attributes the companys growth to its focus on making IT risk management relevant to business performance.
2005 has been an incredible year for IT-related business interruptions resulting in very negative consequences for companies. How many security breaches have there been where consumers personally identifiable information was lost or stolen and the companys reputation compromised? Serious lapses in IT security have occurred at financial institutions, colleges and universities, credit card processing companies and airlines. As a result, senior level executives are clearly recognizing the importance of taking a much more hands-on approach to IT security concerns, Brewer says.
Our services focus on IT risk management, a term executives immediately identify with due to its clear relevance to their overall business objectives, he adds. Engaging Business Vitals, a company whose sole reason for existing is IT security, to assess, prevent and recover IT failures is a sound business decision.
About Business Vitals Founded in 2001, Business Vitals provides consulting and ongoing managed services that mitigate IT security risks for 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, Dallas, Columbia, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Philadelphia and Tampa.
