SYS-CON Media (Montvale, NJ), founded in 1994, is widely recognized in the Internet technology and magazine publishing industries as the world's leading publisher of i-technology print magazines, electronic newsletters, and accompanying i-technology Web portals. The company has further solidified its dominant role in the i-technology space with the 2001 launch of an events business, SYS-CON Events (trade shows, conferences, and education).
In 2001, Deloitte & Touche named SYS-CON to its annual list of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in New Jersey based on revenue growth between 1996 and 2000, and nominated it again for this award in 2002 based on revenue growth between 1997 and 2001. As a winner of the Technology Fast 50 Award, SYS-CON was nominated for the national competition of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in the U.S. In 2001, the company's five-year revenue growth was among the top 500 public and private technology companies in the nation.
Twice Recognized by Inc. 500 and Nominated for the Third Year: In 1999, Inc. magazine ranked SYS-CON 194th on its list of the 500 fastest growing privately owned companies in America based on its spectacular revenue growth between 1994 and 1998. SYS-CON was listed again in the Inc. 500 in 2001, ranking 278th, and in 2002, was nominated for the third time based on its revenue growth between 1997 and 2001.
The annual Inc. 500 issue, covers the companies and CEOs that are changing the face of American business. Noteworthy alumni of this special issue include Microsoft, Oracle, CompUSA, Gateway, Timberland, Jenny Craig, and Domino's Pizza.
Ernst & Young EOY Award Nomination: In 2000, Ernst & Young nominated Fuat Kircaali, founder and CEO of SYS-CON, for its annual "Entrepreneur of the Year" award. This nomination honors individuals and companies whose ingenuity, hard work, and innovation have created successful and growing business ventures.
Folio Thirty Under 30 Award: Folio magazine awarded Robert Diamond, editor-in-chief of SYS-CON's Wireless Business & Technology, its prestigious Thirty under 30 award, given to the top 30 magazine industry professionals under the age of 30. Thirty under 30 is Folio's list of some of the most innovative thinkers and leaders in the magazine industry who are effecting change and shaping the future.