2008-07-28 19:21:23 -

www.bluewolfgroup.com - Bluewolf, the leading Software-as-a-Service consulting company, today announced that it has been named to Everything Channel's 2008 CRN Fast Growth 100 List, for the second year in a row. The CRN Fast Growth 100 list recognizes the fastest growing Solutions Providers in the industry today. This year's Fast Growth 100 companies all share a passion for growing their businesses at warp speed.

Bluewolf was selected for its impressive growth rates between 2005 and 2007. Founded in 2000, Bluewolf has experienced consistent year-over-year 50 percent growth. Over the last year, Bluewolf added numerous new clients, including Time Warner, Dow Jones Company, AutoDesk, Inc., LinkedIn, and First Citizens Bank. Since 1999, Bluewolf has paved the road for next generations

consulting firms and has lead the charge around the new model in the SaaS marketplace.

"The CRN Fast Growth 100 are the cream of the crop when it comes to Solution Providers who know how to wrap technology in world-class services offerings, and this years' group demonstrate that the technology Channel is strong and growing, regardless of surrounding economic conditions," said Robert C. DeMarzo, senior vice president and editorial director for Everything Channel editorial.

The CRN Fast Growth 100 are channel industry leaders. They average two-year revenue growth ('05-'07) of 153 percent, and average annual sales of products and services of $106 million.

"The recognition by CRN as a Fast Growth company shows that our model of delivering software and services on-demand is working," said Michael Kirven, cofounder and principal. "We continue to lead the industry in delivering on the promise of Cloud Computing, with more than 1,200 successful implementation of Software as a Service solutions, and 500 integrations."

The five common traits typify the CRN Fast Growth Solution Provider include: multi-vendor IT solutions; cutting-edge technologies; close customer relationships; strong sales philosophies; and business-oriented IT consulting.

To be eligible for the 2008 Fast Growth 100, companies must be an IT solution provider; be based/headquartered in the U.S.; have had net sales of at least $1,000,000 in calendar year 2005; and be an independent company.

Rank is based on two years' growth of net sales from calendar year 2005 to calendar year 2007. Net sales were verified by public filings when possible. All private companies provided a signed affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the reported 2005 and 2007 net sales figures or accountant-reviewed financials or audited financials. Affidavits were signed by an owner or officer of the company or by a CPA representing the company. Affidavits and financials are on file in Redmond, Washington.

The Fast Growth 100 companies were honored at an event on October 15 in Chicago. For additional information on the Fast Growth 100, visit www.channelweb.com

About CRN

CRN provides solution providers and technology integrators with the crucial information and analysis they need to drive their company's sales. As an advocate for and voice of the IT channel, solution providers turn to CRN first for immediate information. With nearly 30 years of experience, CRN is the most trusted source for channel professionals. CRN can be found on the web at www.channelweb.com.

Everything Channel (www.everythingchannel.com, www.channelweb.com)

Everything Channel, formerly CMP Channel, is the one-stop-shop for accessing, enabling and accelerating technology sales channels. From branding and recruiting to marketing and sales, Everything Channel offers technology marketers the unmatched breadth and depth of global brands and market intelligence combined with an unparallel audience loyalty and credibility serving all technology sales channels. Through innovative sales and marketing solutions, Everything Channel arms the sellers of technology with the resources they need to achieve measurable and significant results. Everything Channel is a subsidiary of United Business Media (www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

About Bluewolf

Founded in 2000, Bluewolf is an leading Software as a Service consulting company that specializes in the deployment of enterprise software applications. Through its Customer Success Guarantee(TM), Bluewolf is reinventing the concept of traditional consulting, one that is tailor made for the on-demand world. Bluewolf's practices incorporate three main areas: On-Demand Consulting, IT Resourcing and On-Demand Remote Services. With offices across North America, Canada and Europe, Bluewolf has successfully implemented more than 1,200 SaaS solutions, with customers including Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS Lynk, Bank of America, ADP, General Electric and First Citizens Bank. Visit www.bluewolf.com for more information.

LCH Communications for Bluewolf
Lisa Hendrickson, 516-767-8390
lisa@lchcommunications.com
or
Everything Channel
Dan Neel, 516-562-7236
dneel@everythingchannel.com