Berlin, March 23, 2009 – Red Herring today announced that Service2Media was named a Finalist of Red Herring 100 Europe, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region each year.
“We are delighted to be selected for this years’ Red Herring 100 Europe Award” says Geert Kolthof, CEO at Service2Media. “As our ambition is to empower life on the move, this is a confirmation of our belief in the relevancy of our mobile and internet solutions in the area of communities, media and travel. Peter Broekroelofs, CTO of Service2Media, says: ” With new mobile devices like iPhone, smart phones and netbooks the gap between mobile phones and PC’s has disappeared. People are always on the move and we enable a seamless experience on any device that they will use.”
“This year’s impressive list of submissions from companies demonstrates Europe’s growing role as a major center of innovation in the global technology sector,” said Red Herring Publisher, Alex Vieux. “The exceptional accomplishments of European technology startups and entrepreneurs are a testament to the rapid advancements being made in building the European innovation ecosystem.”
Red Herring’s lists of top private companies are an important part of the publication’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google, eBay, and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors, and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work.
Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated several hundred private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development.
Red Herring will honor the Red Herring 100 Europe Finalist companies at its Red Herring Europe 2009 Conference. Scheduled for March 31- April 2, at the Berlin Radisson Hotel. This intimate, 2 1/2 day event will explore how European firms are leading the charge in many technology sectors, gaining a competitive advantage, and driving entrepreneurial success in ways that create business opportunities for challengers and incumbents alike.