SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick – Mariner, a leading provider of IT consulting services and innovative IP video solutions, today announced that it has received Progress Magazine’s No. 1 ranking as the most balanced organization among this year’s TOP 101. The Progress TOP 101 survey analysis provides unique insight into the performance, challenges, and priorities of Atlantic Canada's largest firms.
The prestigious award will be presented by Progress Magazine to Curtis Howe, President and CEO of Mariner, on Thursday, October 7th, 2010 at the Hilton Harbourfront Hotel Trade & Convention Centre in Saint John, NB. The presentation occurs during the final stop of Progress Magazine’s 2010 TOP 101 Companies Awards Tour which has taken place in several different cities across Atlantic Canada.
“It’s an honour to be recognized by Progress Magazine as the most balanced organization on their TOP 101 list for 2010,” said Howe. “Progress Magazine has done a tremendous job at recognizing many of the great companies located in Atlantic Canada and we are extremely grateful to be included among all of them. Mariner has experienced continuous year over year growth in the region as well as internationally. This is another proof point that we can build successful export companies here in Atlantic Canada.”
“It’s tremendously gratifying that Progress Magazine has recognized Mariner for our commitment to Atlantic Canada and our culture of innovation and customer service,” said Gerry Pond, co-founder and chair of Mariner. “I hope Mariner inspires young entrepreneurs in our region to follow their dreams without leaving the Maritimes.”
The Progress TOP 101 award recognizes Mariner for its impressive record of growth, innovation, customer focus, and evolution as an outward-focused community resource for entrepreneurs.
In addition to receiving this prestigious recognition, Mariner has also placed within the top 10 in the innovation category as well as the customer perspectives category.
Related article in Progress Magazine: http://www.progressmedia.ca/article/2010/09/a-culture-mentoring
About Mariner
Founded in 2003, Mariner is one of the largest independently-owned Information Technology companies in Atlantic Canada. Mariner’s head office is located in Saint John, New Brunswick. There are satellite offices in Calgary, Regina, Fredericton, Moncton and Halifax. Mariner has recently announced the new name of its professional services division, Mariner Innovations (www.marinerinnovations.com), that focuses on business outcomes based IT solutions. Key markets include Health, Energy, Telecom and Government. Mariner is also a leading provider of innovative IPTV solutions with products like xVu service monitoring and frostt interactive TV.
For more information, please contact:
Stephen Higgins, Marketing Coordinator, Mariner
marinerinnovations.com
www.marinerinnovations.com
506-642-9489