ADNET Technologies Named Recipient of Marcum Tech Top 40 Award for Third Consecutive Year

Eleventh Annual Event to Honor ADNET Technologies as one of 40 Fastest Growing Tech Companies

The Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) and Marcum LLP announced ADNET Technologies has made the Marcum Tech Top 40 (TT40) list of fastest growing technology companies in Connecticut for the third consecutive year. ADNET will be honored alongside 39 other TT40 companies at ConnectiTECH on October 3^rd at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

The Marcum Tech Top 40, now celebrating its eleventh year, has honored over 400 Connecticut technology companies since 2008. The awards recognize technology leaders in six industry sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing; Energy/Environmental; Life Sciences; New Media, Internet and Telecom; IT Services; and Software. Companies are both privately and publicly held and have at least $3 million in annual revenue and a demonstrated record of revenue growth in each of the preceding four years. ADNET has been named a Tech Top 40 in the IT Services category. ADNET is a recipient of this award due to strong growth in each of the preceding four years.

“Being named to the TT40 for the third consecutive year is truly a testament to the passion and dedication of our team. I’m continually impressed by the lengths our people go to in order to live our motto and ‘do whatever it takes’ to make the right choices for clients. That mindset coupled with years of experience and varied high level technical skills is what has allowed us to continue achieving this level of growth.” said Christopher J. Luise, Co-CEO of ADNET.

“Marcum is extremely proud to partner with the Connecticut Technology Council to present the Marcum Tech Top 40 Awards which honor some of Connecticut’s most innovative companies,” said Michael K. Brooder, CPA, Marcum’s office managing partner in Hartford, Connecticut. “This annual program over the past 11 years has allowed us a fascinating glimpse into the forward thinking that keeps Connecticut on the forefront of technology innovation and business leadership. We heartily congratulate this year’s class of winners and look forward to watching their continuing contributions to Connecticut’s business environment.”

Bruce Carlson, CTC’s President and CEO added, “Growth in Connecticut must and does come from the technology sector, and these Marcum Tech Top 40 companies are exemplary of the achievements within the industry we represent in the state. As part of the ConnectiTECH Awards, the Marcum Tech Top 40 lauds the leaders in tech in Connecticut, and inspires more to follow suit.”

About The Connecticut Technology Council

The Connecticut Technology Council is a statewide association of technology oriented companies and institutions, providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies. Speaking for 2,500 companies that employ some 200,000 residents, the mission of the Connecticut Technology Council is to spark innovation, cultivate tech talent, foster business growth, advocate for industry-beneficial law and policy, expand the scope of industry networking and professional development, and celebrate industry achievements in the state. The CTC seeks to serve Connecticut’s technology ecosystem by providing leadership, support, mentoring, and advocacy to companies across every industry and at every stage of growth. For more information, visit http://www.ct.org.

About Marcum LLP

Marcum LLP is one of the largest independent public accounting and advisory services firms in the nation, with offices in major business markets throughout the U.S., Grand Cayman and China. Headquartered in New York City, Marcum provides a full spectrum of traditional tax, accounting and assurance services; advisory, valuation and litigation support; and an extensive range of specialty and niche industry practices. The Firm serves both privately held and publicly traded companies, as well as high net worth individuals, private equity and hedge funds, with a focus on middle-market companies and closely held family businesses.  Marcum is a member of the Marcum Group, an organization providing a comprehensive array of professional services. For more information, visit www.marcumllp.com.