Computerworld Names Secure-24 to its 2014 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology Ranking

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Secure-24, a provider of IT operations, application outsourcing and cloud computing, has been ranked one of the best small information technology (IT) businesses to work for by Computerworld.

The 2014 Best Places to Work in Information Technology ranking marks the second year in a row Secure-24 has been recognized by the IDG media organization. Secure-24 earned the #11 slot among small companies on the list, which honors the top 100 organizations that challenge IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation. In 2013, Secure-24 was ranked #57 on the full list of IT organizations of all sizes.

"We have built a company centered on providing world-class technology solutions for our clients," said Mike Jennings, CEO, Secure-24. "Innovation, great IT solutions and outstanding customer service stem from a great workplace culture. We believe in empowering our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals, and this recognition is a testament to our commitment."

Secure-24 has a training program that allows new team members to gain firsthand experiences by working directly with cutting-edge technologies. Within a lab environment, employees have unrestricted access and real-world challenges to consistently improve their skills. This program is designed to bring out the best in their talents and to provide opportunities for advancement.

"Hiring the best and the brightest IT pros, offering them competitive pay and providing top-notch benefits is just the beginning for the outstanding employers on this year's Best Places to Work in IT list," said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. "Both newcomers to the list and rock-steady stalwarts nurture their talent with challenging business-critical projects, extensive training opportunities and ongoing career development programs. They invest in their own futures by investing in their employees."

In addition to competitive compensation packages, 100 percent paid healthcare including dental and vision and other benefits, Secure-24 employees enjoy holiday parties, picnics, tickets to sporting events, company sports teams (softball, flag football and hockey), happy hours, catered lunches, free Starbucks service, treadmill workstations, game rooms and complementary gym access. There are also annual and monthly awards given to team members for outstanding performance.

In keeping with the Secure-24 culture that values each team member's ideas and input, everyone has direct access to senior management, which remains an important cornerstone of the organization. Additionally, the company established an employee-led advisory board where a continuously rotating group of team members meet to provide feedback to the leadership team.

About the Best Places to Work in IT

The Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by IDG's Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, training and retention. In addition, Computerworld conducts extensive surveys of IT workers, and their responses factor heavily in determining the rankings.

About Computerworld

Computerworld is the leading IT media brand helping Sr. IT, business decision-makers and key influencers navigate change with effective business strategy. Computerworld enables the IT value chain with unique editorial coverage from setting strategies to deriving value from core to edge technologies. Computerworld's award-winning website (www.computerworld.com), publication, focused conference series, custom solutions and research forms the hub of the world's largest (40+ edition) global IT media network and provides opportunities for IT vendors to engage this audience. Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of over 7.1 million monthly page views (Omniture, February 2013) and was recognized in BtoB's 2013 Media Power 50 list; recognition Computerworld has received for more than 5 consecutive years. Computerworld is published by IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading media, events and research company. Company information is available at www.idgenterprise.com.

About Secure-24

Secure-24 manages complex IT landscapes and business critical applications for organizations around the globe. Secure-24 employs top technologists to provide leading solutions in IT operations, application hosting, cloud computing and managed services. Investments in both world-class experts and leading technology help clients turn IT challenges into business opportunity.

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