RKON Technologies Named to CRN Fast Growth 150 List

CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RKON Technologies (RKON), a leading managed cloud solutions provider for  Fortune 2000 companies, specializing in emerging technologies and IT security, announced today that it has been named to the CRN Fast Growth 150 list. The Fast Growth 150 recognizes solution providers' two-year growth rate, based on gross revenue from calendar year 2011 to calendar year 2013. RKON was ranked at no. 136, demonstrating 40 percent growth over the time period.

"Our passion for innovation, early adoption and high quality design and implementation is our company cornerstone, and it's the formula that will continue to set us apart," said Jeff Mullarkey, CEO of RKON. "It's an honor to be named on this prestigious CRN list and we look forward to continuing our rapid growth."

RKON was launched in 1998 as a Citrix/Security Services firm. The company has grown to become a trusted leader in managed cloud solutions, committed to advancing what's possible in the enterprise with a portfolio of cloud services that include Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), virtualization, VDI/Desktop as a Service (DaaS), managed mobility, cloud and data center migration, and security integration. In addition to focusing on emerging technologies, RKON has been heavily involved in M&A integration, helping customers minimize risk and maximize value associated with even the most complex transactions.

"The solution providers recognized in CRN Fast Growth 150 list have successfully navigated the industry's economic upheaval and have adapted their businesses and grown despite the significant changes that evolving technologies like cloud computing, collaboration and mobility have created in the IT space," said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company, publisher of CRN. "These organizations are some of the most successful solution providers in business today, and it is our pleasure to recognize them for their accomplishments and draw attention to them as leaders in today's IT channel."

Highlights on the Fast Growth 150 list are featured in the October issue of CRN and can be viewed online at www.crn.com.

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About RKON Technologies
RKON Technologies is a leading managed cloud solutions provider for Fortune 2000 companies, specializing in emerging technologies, enterprise mobility, Desktop as a Service (DaaS), and IT security. Founded in 1998 in Chicago, the company builds and manages cutting-edge IT infrastructures for the enterprise, empowering companies to navigate the ever-changing technology landscape with reliable, flexible and cost-effective solutions. Its customizable service portfolio includes virtualization, security, disaster recovery, managed mobility, DaaS, and other cloud-based applications. For more information, visit www.rkon.com.

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