Inc. Magazine Unveils List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies; AST Named to Prestigious List

Nov. 21, 2012 - PRLog -- Inc. Magazine has ranked AST Corporation No. 1514 on its annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. In the Chicago Metra Area, AST was ranked No. 62. This is the sixth year Inc. Magazine has compiled their exclusive list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.

In a stagnant economic environment, the median growth rate of 2012 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 97 percent. The companies on this year's list report having created over 400,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $299 billion.

AST is a specialized Oracle E-Business Suite systems integrator with the objective of helping customers realize the full potential of their investment in Oracle Applications. With the highest level of Oracle partnership, AST seeks out and undertakes the most demanding and rewarding projects.

“We are honored to have made the Inc. 500/5000 list, and to be counted among other top U.S. entrepreneurial leaders. This is a testament to the skill, professionalism and dedication of our employees to their work and making AST a leader among Oracle systems integrators,” said AST President, Pravin Kumar. “This recognition demonstrates that our services and innovative practices
meet and exceed the expectations of our clients.”

AST was recognized in 2011 by Inc. Magazine and Winning Workplaces as one of the nation’s Top Small Company Workplaces.

"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," says Inc. Editor Eric Schurenberg.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.