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Constella Group Ranks No. 15 Among North Carolina's Fastest
Growing Technology Companies
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 30, 2004—Constella Group, a leading provider of human
health intelligence and technology services to public and private clients, has
been recognized as a N.C. Technology Fast 50 Awards winner for the eighth time.
Constella ranked No. 15 among North Carolina's 50 fastest growing technology
companies this year.
Constella placed with a five-year growth rate of 323 percent, moving the company
up 14 spots from last year's 29th ranking. Constella ranked 29 in 2003, 30 in
2002, 35 in 2001, 39 in 2000, 44 in 1999, 27 in 1997 and 23 in 1996.
The 10th annual award was sponsored by Deloitte & Touche LLP
in association with Wachovia, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, the Council
for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) and Business Leader magazine.
"We have continued to maintain rapid, steady growth for the past 13 years,"
said Donald A. Holzworth, Constella Group CEO. "Our outstanding staff and their
commitment to our vision of enhancing human health are the reasons for our growth
and financial success."
"It is gratifying to see that North Carolina's technology industry continues
to experience strong growth, despite some significant ups and downs over the
past 10 years," said Dave Hunt, a partner in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications
(TMT) Group at Deloitte based in Raleigh. "We are proud to honor Constella as
a Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50 winner for eight years. The vision,
determination and smart decisions made by the leaders of this year's winners
have helped to keep our state on the map as a center for excellence and innovation
in technology."
The N.C. Technology Fast 50 Awards program is part of a national competition
to honor fast-growing technology companies. North Carolina winners are eligible
to compete for national Technology Fast 500 honors.
To be considered for the competition, a company must have been in business
for at least five years, be headquartered in North Carolina and have revenues
of at least $50,000 in 1999 and at least $1 million in 2003. Nominees can be
publicly or privately held companies. They encompass all industry segments including
biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, Internet, software
and communications.
About Constella Group
Constella Group, Inc., is a leading provider of professional health services
worldwide, dedicated to enhancing human health through innovative science, technology
and knowledge solutions. Constella's two business units-Health Sciences and
Clinical Informatics-create and provide health intelligence to help industry
and government clients identify and solve problems affecting human health. More
than 700 employees serve clients from company headquarters in Durham, N.C.,
and from offices in Atlanta; Bethesda, Frederick and Silver Spring, Md., and
Morgantown, W.Va.
