Duluth, GA – CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, named Rocket IT to its 2017 Fast Growth 150 list. This list is CRN’s annual ranking of North America-based technology integrators, solution providers, and IT consultants that have experienced significant economic growth over the past three years.

Rocket IT also earned this recognition in 2016. This year, Rocket IT placed #70 on the collection of prestigious companies, up from #138 last year.

“We’re very pleased to be included on the Fast Growth 150 list this year and to see how our ranking has improved,” said Matt Hyatt, Rocket IT’s Founder and CEO. “We’re working hard to change the way people think about IT, and our growth reflects that.”

The companies recognized on this list represent a total combined revenue of more than $16.7 billion.

“The companies on CRN’s 2017 Fast Growth 150 list are thriving in what is now a very tumultuous, demanding IT channel climate,” said Robert Faletra, CEO of The Channel Company. “This remarkable group of solution providers has successfully adapted to a landmark industry shift away from the traditional VAR business model to a more services-driven approach, outpacing competitors and emerging as true channel leaders. We congratulate each of the Fast Growth 150 honorees and look forward to their continued success.”

The Fast Growth 150 list is highlighted in the August issue of CRN and can be viewed online at http://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/fast-growth-2017.htm.

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Duluth, GA – The Gwinnett Chamber recently recognized Rocket IT as the Overall Winner and as the leading organization in the Information Technology Category at the IMPACT Regional Business Awards, presented by Contemporary Marketing Group.

“There’s one word I have for being recognized with this award, and that’s ‘grateful,’” says Matt Hyatt, Rocket IT Founder and CEO. “I am extremely grateful for the support and recognition of our clients, our partners, and our community. This is a huge honor, and thank you to everyone for recognizing our efforts to change the way people think about outsourced IT.”

Held on May 10 at the Infinite Energy Forum, the program pays tribute to premier organizations in top industries that are driving economic development and job creation, while enhancing our quality of life. From more than 500 nominations, 125 finalist companies, across nine industry categories were recognized.

“The winners of the IMPACT Awards represent the creativity, determination, and engagement of our business community,” said Dr. Dan Kaufman, president & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber. “These risk-takers and innovators are the ones laying the foundation for a bright future of opportunity that we all enjoy.”

Rocket IT is the IT partner of choice for Gwinnett County organizations, providing both the strategy and support they need to thrive. By providing a client’s leadership team with the strategic foresight necessary for them to align technology investment with business goals, they can work from a shared vision, which increases efficiency, decreases risk, and increases revenue. Rocket IT is the recipient of multiple awards, such as Partnership Gwinnett’s Innovation Award and a spot on the Inc 5000.

For more information, visit IMPACTBusinessAwards.com.

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MEDIA CONTACT

Jacque McFadden | 770.441.2520 ext. 781 | jmcfadden@rocketit.com

PROGRAM CONTACT

Cally D’Angelo | 678.957.4958 | CDAngelo@GwinnettChamber.org

We recently celebrated the expansion of the Rocket IT headquarters here in Gwinnett County! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us make our 2017 ribbon cutting such a success. We’ve put together a brief slideshow of the night down below. You might see a few familiar faces!

DULUTH, GA— Rocket IT promoted Ryan Bonilla to Business Development Manager yesterday. Bonilla will be responsible for the revenue growth and financial performance of the Sales and Marketing teams. As Business Development Manager, Bonilla will be leading a staff of sales and marketing professionals, as well as reporting activities and results to management.

Bonilla originally joined the Rocket IT team in 2012. In his previous position as Sales Professional, Bonilla was instrumental in helping Rocket IT reach a record-breaking year in 2014, and his efforts have helped propel 2015 year-to-date sales to new levels that have already exceeded last year’s total revenue.

“Ryan has accomplished a lot at Rocket IT and he is a well-loved member of our team,” says Matt Hyatt, Founder and CEO of Rocket IT. “In his new role as Business Development Manager, Ryan will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies to drive revenue, profits, and client engagement. I’m thrilled to help usher Ryan into this new level of leadership responsibility, and I’m excited to see the continuing positive impact of his efforts.”

Moving into the role, Bonilla looks forward to conquering the new challenges ahead. “I get to spend every day supporting the entrepreneurial, community, and growth initiatives of Rocket IT. In this newly formed role, I am excited to sustain the incredible growth curve Rocket IT is experiencing, continuing to make us the IT department of choice for Gwinnett and Metro Atlanta’s top businesses,” says Bonilla.

Rocket IT provides IT strategy and support to help local businesses thrive. The organization’s unique three-pronged approach includes services built around people instead of technology, real strategic foresight – not just break/fix hindsight, and a new standard for trust and accountability. Rocket IT is the recipient of multiple awards, such as the 2015 U.S. Chamber’s Blue Ribbon Small Business, Georgia Trend Magazine’s 2015 Best Places to Work, and the Gwinnett Chamber’s Pinnacle Small Business Person of the Year.