In its third appearance on the BRW Fast Starters index, information security specialist CQR Consulting has distinguished itself as the best-ranked South Australian IT company on the prestigious list.

CQR Consulting, which grew 68.8 per cent to record a 2007-08 turnover of $2.346 million, was ranked 56^th on the BRW Fast Starters list, putting it well ahead of the three other SA-based IT companies listed.

Also, CQR, founded in 2004, was the only South Australian company to make a repeat appearance on the list: It debuted in 2006 and was again included last year. This year, CQR was one of seven South Australian firms that appeared on the list.

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.

The accolade comes as CQR Consulting continues its national expansion. As well as its Adelaide headquarters, the company has branches in Sydney and Melbourne. CQR is also active in delivering information security services internationally.

CQR Consulting managing director David Simpson said the company was experiencing continued growth due to corporate concern about the need to protect critical information. "Information security is about much more than defending your network from hacking and viruses," he said.

"Increasingly, organisations are looking to work with a proven partner that has practical experience identifying areas of information risk and then remediating those problems. CQR Consulting is ideally positioned to play that role, which underpins our consistently strong growth rate."

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