Summit 7 Systems (Summit 7), a leading provider of Cybersecurity and Compliance Solutions for the Defense and Aerospace industry, announced today it has ranked No. 2580 on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
“It’s an honor to return to the Inc. 5000 and be ranked alongside so many unique and innovative businesses,” said Scott Edwards, President and Co-Founder. Edwards added “We have an outstanding team committed to securing the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and this award is validation of our strategy to help companies move to the Microsoft Cloud platforms and implement cybersecurity controls for the modern threat landscape.”
Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years.
About Summit 7 Systems
Summit 7 Systems is a national leader in cybersecurity and compliance for the Aerospace and Defense industry and corporate enterprises. Summit 7’s Microsoft Cloud solutions have led the way in meeting compliance regulations for the DIB regarding CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171, ITAR, and CUI. Summit 7 Systems was recently named the 2020 Microsoft US Partner Award winner for Security and Compliance and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 20,000,000 today. The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
