| Named one of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies |
| New York, NY (August 21, 2012) - Stage 2 Networks, a cloud communications leader in the New York metropolitan area, announced today its ranking on Inc. Magazine's 31st annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy-America's independent entrepreneurs. This marks the third consecutive year the company has been named to the Inc. 5000 list joining a pedigree of enterprises, many of which have grown to become national icons-including companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Zipcar, Clif Bar, Vizio, Oracle, and many other well-known names. |
| "We are honored to attain a coveted ranking in this year's Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row," says Joe Gillette, CEO of Stage 2 Networks. "Our team has demonstrated incredible commitment to our success, and passion for our customers in order to achieve such a high growth rate during very challenging times for our nation’s economy." |
| The 2012 Inc. 5000, unveiled in the September issue of Inc., is the most competitive crop in the list's history. "Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," says Inc. magazine Editor Eric Schurenberg. |
| Complete results of the Inc. 500|5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/500. |