Colo4 Receives 2009 Dallas 100™ Award
SMU Recognizes Colocation Provider for Sustained Growth
DALLAS – November 18, 2009 – Colo4, a leading provider of carrier-neutral colocation and data center services, was named for the third year in a row as a recipient of the Dallas 100™ Award by the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at SMU's Cox School of Business. The Dallas 100 Awards is an annual event that identifies the 100 fastest growing privately held companies in the Dallas area. The award was presented during a ceremony at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on November 4.
"We're honored to be recognized among the Dallas 100 again this year," said Paul VanMeter, president and chief technology officer of Colo4. "Thanks to our tremendous team, we've been able to sustain long-term growth, significantly expand our data center, and boost our power capacity and network - all while delivering the day-to-day 'unrivaled support' that has distinguished us in the industry." VanMeter also applauds the company's loyal customer base, adding, "We strive to become strategic advisors for customers and foster their business growth, so we share this award with the people who continue to place their trust in us."
Colo4 was ranked 61st among the elite companies on the 2009 Dallas 100. To qualify for the award a company must be an independent, privately held corporation, proprietorship or partnership headquartered in the Dallas area. Winners must also demonstrate a 3-year sales history reflecting growth and have credit reports and character satisfactory to the Dallas 100.
Founded in 2000, Colo4 is a SAS70 Type II audited provider that serves enterprise customers, businesses in the financial, health care and technology sectors, as well as interactive media and content delivery providers.