The Vancouver-based provider of managed network and security services, Dyrand Systems Inc. (www.dyrandsystems.com), recently revealed that Dyrand has been named number 79 in the 19th annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada's fastest growing companies by PROFIT Magazine.

"We are very excited to be recognized for the first time in the PROFIT 100 ranking. Our continued growth proves that there are tremendous opportunities out there for Canadian companies with innovative ideas, a strong vision and a clear value proposition. Going forward, we will solidify our position as a premier managed service provider for small and medium sized companies in the west by continuing to focus on providing excellent customer service and attracting talented employees," said Trent Dyrsmid, CEO and founder of Dyrand Systems.

    Made public in the June issue of PROFIT and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 100 is Canada's largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement. Placed two years running in the annual PROFIT HOT 50 ranking -- which observes revenue growth of emerging companies over two years -- Dyrand's inclusion in the 2007 PROFIT 100 is a clear sign that the company is maturing into a strong player with a bright future. Ranking Canada's fastest growing companies by five-year revenue growth, the PROFIT 100 profiles the country's most successful growth companies.


    Portsmouth, editor of PROFIT Magazine, said: "PROFIT 100 companies are the new heroes of Canadian business, creating jobs at home and products used around the world. They've accomplished this by building great employee teams, exploiting export markets and rapidly responding to the customer's fast-changing needs. Being counted among Canada's top 100 growth companies is an honour that places Dyrand in a group of respected peers across all sectors. Canadian business shines through examples such as the companies included on this list.

    Dyrand Systems offers a full range of proactive IT network and security management services for small to mid-size enterprise. Dyrand's Permanent Data Protection™ plans deliver a suite of services that address mission-critical business infrastructure needs, providing full-time IT support at a part-time price. PROFIT Magazine is a guide to business success and offers news, strategies, tips, interviews and other resources to the CEOs of Canadian growth companies. Each year PROFIT -- which currently reaches 370,000 readers nationally -- hosts a number of events that bring together business leaders in the fast-growth segment and champions the interests of those leaders. PROFIT was founded in April 1982, as Canada's first national magazine geared to entrepreneurs. Visit PROFITguide.com.

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