Designation recognizes Smile CDR’s unique technology and swift growth
TORONTO, ONTARIO – November 17, 2021 – Smile CDR Inc., a leading health data and integration platform, was today named one of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ ‘Companies-to-Watch’ in recognition of the company’s rapid growth since it opened its doors in 2016. The award also recognizes Smile CDR’s potential to be a future candidate for the Technology Fast 50 award.
“We are honored to be recognized by Deloitte as a top technology company on the rise,” said Duncan Weatherston, chief executive officer of Smile CDR. “Our rapid growth these past five years is a result of our unique vision for the future of healthcare IT and the goal of Better Global Health. We look forward to continuing to realize that vision and improve the future of healthcare interoperability in the years to come.”
Companies-to-Watch winners are new companies headquartered in Canada, demonstrating superior technology, effective management experience and common traits of Deloitte Technology Fast 50 award winners. To be eligible, candidates must also devote a significant portion of their operating revenues to creating proprietary technology or intellectual property.
“With great pride, we wish to congratulate this year’s Companies-to-Watch winners,” stated Anders McKenzie, partner and national leader for the Technology Fast 50 program at Deloitte Canada. “Their growth trajectory and ability to thrive through uncertainty, particularly during these turbulent times, have set these organizations apart and established them as an emerging cohort of tech leaders in Canada.”
Since 2016, Smile CDR has seen a significant revenue growth of approximately 8,500 percent as well as rapid employee growth of 400 percent year-over-year. The company has also expanded globally and is serving customers in 16 countries and counting. This prestigious recognition from Deloitte adds to Smile’s latest achievements including being the very first recipient of the Drummond Group Payer and Patient Access Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource (FHIR®) Application Programming Interface (API) Certification.
About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ program
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada’s pre-eminent technology awards program. Celebrating business growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, the program features distinct categories, including the Technology Fast 50 ranking, Enterprise Fast 15, Clean Technology, and Companies-to-Watch. The program also recognizes companies within the North American Technology Fast 500 ranking, identifying technology companies in the United States and Canada. The 2021 program sponsors include Deloitte, RBC, EDC, Miller Thomson, Clarity Recruitment, and Lafond. For further information, visit www.fast50.ca.
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