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Palo Alto, CA — October 19, 2006 — Danger, Inc. has been named a Rising Star on Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500. A special category, the Rising Star list ranks 25 companies that have been in business three or four years. They are ranked based on percentage revenue growth over three years (2003 to 2005). Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 is a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.
Danger's CEO Henry R. Nothhaft credits the company's focus on serving the consumer market with the company's 561% revenue growth over the past three years. He said, "Danger saw an opportunity in providing an integrated, end-to-end mobile Internet proposition to consumers. Danger has executed on that strategy and remains committed to further innovation in this market."
"To be honored by Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Rising Star program, companies must have had tremendous revenue growth over three years, from 2003Ð2005. Deloitte applauds Danger, Inc. for having the long-term vision to develop technologies that change the way we work and play," said Tony Kern, deputy managing principal of Deloitte's Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice.
Rising Star Qualifications
To qualify as a Fast 500 Rising Star, entrants must have had 2003 operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, for the United States and Canada, respectively, and 2005 operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD.
Entrants must be headquartered in North America, and own proprietary technology or proprietary intellectual property that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues, or devote a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify.
About Danger, Inc.
Danger provides a complete solution that enables wireless operators to offer innovative mobile data products to consumers over next-generation wireless networks. Danger's mobile Internet platform is a Java-compatible, client/server platform and application suite that delivers an easy-to-use, personalized mobile Internet experience for consumers. Founded in January 2000, Danger is a privately held company backed by leading venture capital firms and corporate investors. Danger is based in Palo Alto, Calif. Additional information about the company is available at www.danger.com.
About Deloitte
Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 150 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of approximately 135,000 people worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four professional areasÑaudit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory servicesÑand serves more than one-half of the worldÕs largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global growth companies. Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein, and, for regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms do not provide services in all four professional areas.
As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each otherÕs acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names "Deloitte," "Deloitte & Touche," "Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu," or other related names.
In the US, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the US member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. The subsidiaries of the US member firm are among the nation's leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 cities. Known as employers of choice for innovative human resources programs, they are dedicated to helping their clients and their people excel. For more information, please visit the US member firmÕs web site at www.deloitte.com/us.
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Danger is a registered trademark of Danger, Inc.
Please Contact:
Matthew Flegal - Public Relations Manager, Danger, Inc.
650-289-6675
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Danger, Inc. Named Rising Star in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Program
Attributes its 561 Percent Revenue Growth to Rapid Consumer Adoption of DangerÕs Popular Mobile Internet Services
Palo Alto, CA — October 19, 2006 — Danger, Inc. has been named a Rising Star on Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500. A special category, the Rising Star list ranks 25 companies that have been in business three or four years. They are ranked based on percentage revenue growth over three years (2003 to 2005). Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 is a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.
Danger's CEO Henry R. Nothhaft credits the company's focus on serving the consumer market with the company's 561% revenue growth over the past three years. He said, "Danger saw an opportunity in providing an integrated, end-to-end mobile Internet proposition to consumers. Danger has executed on that strategy and remains committed to further innovation in this market."
"To be honored by Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Rising Star program, companies must have had tremendous revenue growth over three years, from 2003Ð2005. Deloitte applauds Danger, Inc. for having the long-term vision to develop technologies that change the way we work and play," said Tony Kern, deputy managing principal of Deloitte's Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice.
Rising Star Qualifications
To qualify as a Fast 500 Rising Star, entrants must have had 2003 operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, for the United States and Canada, respectively, and 2005 operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD.
Entrants must be headquartered in North America, and own proprietary technology or proprietary intellectual property that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues, or devote a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify.
About Danger, Inc.
Danger provides a complete solution that enables wireless operators to offer innovative mobile data products to consumers over next-generation wireless networks. Danger's mobile Internet platform is a Java-compatible, client/server platform and application suite that delivers an easy-to-use, personalized mobile Internet experience for consumers. Founded in January 2000, Danger is a privately held company backed by leading venture capital firms and corporate investors. Danger is based in Palo Alto, Calif. Additional information about the company is available at www.danger.com.
About Deloitte
Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 150 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of approximately 135,000 people worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four professional areasÑaudit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory servicesÑand serves more than one-half of the worldÕs largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global growth companies. Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein, and, for regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms do not provide services in all four professional areas.
As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each otherÕs acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names "Deloitte," "Deloitte & Touche," "Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu," or other related names.
In the US, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the US member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. The subsidiaries of the US member firm are among the nation's leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 cities. Known as employers of choice for innovative human resources programs, they are dedicated to helping their clients and their people excel. For more information, please visit the US member firmÕs web site at www.deloitte.com/us.
Danger is a registered trademark of Danger, Inc.
Please Contact:
Matthew Flegal - Public Relations Manager, Danger, Inc.
650-289-6675
mflegal@danger.com «Back to Press Releases index
