BRW has identified independent information security specialist CQR Consulting as one of Australia's best performing start-up companies in 2004-05.

In its title cover report this week, BRW ranks the Adelaide-based company as one of only three South Australian firms to make the prestigious BRW Upstarts list - redubbed the Fast Starter list in 2007 -  which reports on Australia's fastest-growing start-up companies.

CQR Consulting delivers independent information security services, without the need to sell computer hardware, software or other technology services. The Australian-owned company acts as an "honest broker" for organisations often caught between the competing claims of incumbent vendors.

Founded in 2004, CQR Consulting is one of 17 Information Technology (IT) companies on the Upstarts list this year.

"As fears of terrorism intensify, businesses want to be assured that their people and equipment are safe and their data and intellectual property are protected," reports BRW. "Three of the Upstarts have been quick to sense the concern and have started very successful companies ...CQR Consulting offers information security services."

CQR Consulting co-founder Greg Inge said CQR's growth was driven by global demand. "The company was born global to meet demand for independent information security services from around the world," he said. "We have already grown to a staff of 12 with engagements throughout Australia, Asia, Europe and the UK. We are on track to more than double our first year's turnover in the current year, with no sign that demand is abating."

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