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Deloitte Unveils 2024 North America Technology Fast 500™ Rankings

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Software and services industry category continues to dominate list with fintech and life sciences placing second and third in 30th annual ranking of fastest-growing businesses

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Deloitte today released its “North America Technology Fast 500™,” an annual ranking of the fastest-growing North American companies in the technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech sectors, now in its 30th year.

TG Therapeutics, Inc. claimed the top spot with a growth rate of 153,625% from 2020 to 2023. TG Therapeutics is a fully integrated, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for B-cell diseases.

“TG Therapeutics is proud to be recognized as the fastest-growing company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list,” said Michael S. Weiss, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TG Therapeutics. “Our success over the past few years reflects the support from the multiple sclerosis community and the dedication of our incredible team in bringing BRIUMVI, an approved treatment for adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, to those in need.”

Technology Fast 500 awardees are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. Overall, the 2024 Technology Fast 500 companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 201% to 153,625% over the three-year time frame, with an average growth rate of 1,981% and a median growth rate of 460%.

“For 30 years we’ve been celebrating companies that are actively driving innovation. The software industry continues to be a beacon of growth, and the fintech industry made a strong showing on this year’s list, surpassing life sciences for the first time,” said Steve Fineberg, vice chair, U.S. technology sector leader, Deloitte. “Significantly, we also saw a breakthrough in the performance of private companies, with the highest number of private companies named to the list in our program’s history. This year’s winners have shown they have the vision and expertise to continue to perform at a high level, and that deserves to be celebrated.”

The Technology Fast 500’s top 10 includes:

2024 Rank

Company

Sector

Revenue Growth    

(2020 to 2023)

City, State

1

TG Therapeutics, Inc. 

Life sciences

153,625 %

New York, New York

2

Vytalize Health

Life sciences

126,668 %

Hoboken, New Jersey

3

Lessen

Software and services

39,691 %

Scottsdale, Arizona

4

Zero Hash

Fintech

31,758 %

Chicago, Illinois

5

Deel

Software and services

26,900 %

San Francisco, California

6

Talkiatry

Life sciences

17,718 %

New York, New York

7

PurposeMed

Life sciences

16,169 %

Calgary, Alberta

8

PrizePicks

Digital content/ media/entertainment

16,119 %

Atlanta, Georgia

9

Autosled, Inc.

Software and services

14,001 %

Rockville, Maryland

10

Cowbell

Fintech

13,458 %

Pleasanton, California

A deeper look

The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 winners represent 39 states and provinces across North America. California’s Bay Area continued to lead the regional pack with 17% of the Technology Fast 500 winners, followed by the Tri-State Area representing 16% of the winning companies. Software and services is the leading industry in all major markets, even New England, where historically life sciences has dominated.

Eighty-three percent of the companies listed in the 2024 Technology Fast 500 were backed by venture capital or private equity funding at some point in their company history.

Below is a summary of the 2024 ranking by regions with a significant concentration of winners:

Location

Percentage       
of List

Fastest-Growing Company

in the Region

Overall Company
Ranking

Dominate Sectors

in Location

Bay Area

17 %

Deel

5

Software 71%

Tri-State Area

16 %

TG Therapeutics, Inc.

1

Software 51%

New England

7 %

Circle

17

Software 43%,                 
Life sciences 38%

Texas

6 %

Archer Review

33

Software 73%

Greater Washington, D.C.

4 %

Autosled Inc.

9

Software 62%

Los Angeles

4 %

Gamefam

30

Software 50%

Florida

3 %

GoTu

31

Software 53%

Pacific Northwest

3 %

Skypoint

26

Software 82%

Software and services dominate for 29th straight year

Software and services companies once again topped this year’s Technology Fast 500 listing, representing the majority of the winners for the 29th straight year (59%). Of the software and services companies on the list, digital platforms represented the majority of winners (41%), with enterprise infrastructure and productivity following close behind with 36% of the winners. Security (14%), consumer software (6%), and education (2%) comprised the rest of the subsectors within software and services. Fintech and life sciences rounded out the top three industry categories with 15% and 14% of total winners, respectively.

The overall median growth rate of the winners was 460%. Energy and sustainability technology had the highest median revenue growth rate at 854%.

The Technology Fast 500 by industry sector:

Sector

Percentage

Sector Leader

Median Revenue
Growth (2020 to 2023)

Software and services

59 %

Lessen

436 %

Fintech

15 %

Zero Hash

554 %

Life sciences

14 %

TG Therapeutics, Inc.

442 %

Energy and sustainability technology

4 %

Oxygen8 Solutions

823 %

Digital content/media/ entertainment

3 %

PrizePicks

493 %

Hardware and semiconductors

3 %

PixMob

477 %

Communications/networking

1 %

Caliola Engineering, LLC

314 %

“Innovation, transformation, and disruption of the status quo are at the forefront for this year’s Technology Fast 500 list, and there’s no better way to celebrate 30 years of program history,” said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance practice. “This year’s winning companies have demonstrated a continuous commitment to growth and remarkable consistency in driving forward progress. We extend our congratulations to all of this year’s winners — it’s an incredible time for innovation.”

For additional details, connect with us on LinkedIn at @SteveFineberg, @ChristieSimons.

About Deloitte
Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 8,500 U.S.-based private companies. At Deloitte, we strive to live our purpose of making an impact that matters by creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. We leverage our unique blend of business acumen, command of technology, and strategic technology alliances to advise our clients across industries as they build their future. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Bringing more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 460,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com.

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AFP Launches No Code AI for Finance Certificate to Upskill Finance Teams

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New certificate empowers financial professionals with real-world AI skills that don’t require programming expertise

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced the launch of its No Code AI for Finance Certificate Program. Taught by an AI expert with a background in finance and operations, the virtual on-demand program goes beyond theory, providing practical applications of AI in finance.

Key takeaways

Practical curriculum: The certificate course, developed through feedback from finance practitioners, provides hands-on exercises and lessons on building a data foundation, training and interpreting machine learning models, generating insights with generative AI and embedding ethics in AI adoptionSelf-paced learning: Once registered for the certificate, eight hours of on-demand content across four modules are available in AFP Learn.Professional recognition: The certificate course is eligible for 9.6 CTP, FPAC and CCM Credits and provides a Digital Badge and printable certificate upon successful completion.

Why it matters
The finance function is at a critical turning point. Data volumes are growing while finance professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less. The No Code AI for Finance Certificate equips teams to scale their impact by automating labor-intensive workflows and speeding up processes while maintaining accuracy.

Comprehensive curriculum
The certificate program includes four modules that are tailored to the specific needs of finance professionals:

Data Foundations for Trustworthy Finance Analytics: Learn about decision cycles AI can shorten, mitigation tactics for AI hallucinations, and the difference between supervised, unsupervised and generative tasks.Understanding the Full Machine Learning Process and Its Results: Learn to frame finance machine learning problems correctly, choose and defend the right success metrics for each task and translate model results into business-ready insights.Generative AI for Finance: Smarter Questions, Faster Insights: Learn to write prompts for GenAI, generate and refine GenAI-supported data-prep code, pressure test insights with GenAI and apply guardrails for GenAI.From AI Capability to Adoption & Ethics by Design: Learn to select and prioritize a first AI pilot, design an operating cadence, draft an ethics and risk control sheet, and define ROI and adoption KPIs.

Each module includes downloadable assets to help learners apply the lessons to their day-to-day work.

Key quote
“At AFP, we recognized a clear need for training that addresses finance-specific applications of AI. This certificate acts as a bridge to connect financial professionals to the transformative power of AI, ensuring they remain the indispensable strategic partners their organizations require,” said Pat Culkin, President & CEO of AFP.

Ready to lead AI adoption in your finance team?
Enroll in the certificate program and begin working toward the No Code AI for Finance Certificate.

FAQs
Who should enroll in this certificate program?
The program is designed for financial professionals at all levels looking to integrate AI into their workflows.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is accessible to professionals of all technical backgrounds. No coding knowledge is required.

How is the course delivered?
The course consists of eight hours of on-demand content across four modules, which can be completed at the learner’s own pace.

How much does it cost to enroll in the certificate program?
The certificate program is $295 for AFP members and $495 for non-members.

About AFP®
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance. Each year, AFP hosts the largest networking conference worldwide for about 7,000 corporate financial professionals.

Media contact
Joe Hodanich
Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Content
Association for Financial Professionals
Email: jhodanich@financialprofessionals.org

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KT Corp. Files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corporation (NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest integrated telecom and digital platform service provider, announced that it has filed its Form 20- F Annual Report on April 29th, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. The report can be accessed on KT’s English website at https://corp.kt.com/eng in the Investors section under Business Report as well as the SEC’s Edgar database at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the Form 20-F Annual Report that includes audited financial statements of 2025, free of charge, by sending an e-mail to the Company’s IR department at ktir@kt.com.

About KT Corporation (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT)

KT Corporation is the leading integrated telecommunications and platform service provider based in South Korea. Principal services include mobile, Broadband, IPTV, B2B communications, and fixed-line telephony. The Company has industry-leading market presence in Broadband, media services, and fixed-line telephony by maintaining the No.1 market share positions. Also, the Company is the No.1 player in B2B communications and offers a wide range of digital transformation services (DC, Cloud, AI, etc.). Additionally, the Company possesses a well-balanced portfolio of diverse subsidiaries focusing on media/content, financial services, real estate developments, and commerce industries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and the industries in which we operate. The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “should,” and similar expressions. Those statements include, among other things, the discussions of our business strategy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources. We caution you that reliance on any forward-looking statement involves risks and uncertainties, and that although we believe that the assumptions on which our forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions could be incorrect. The uncertainties in this regard include, but are not limited to, those identified in the risk factors discussed above. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not conclude that we will necessarily achieve any plans and objectives or projected financial results referred to in any of the forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to release the results of any revisions of these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

IR department:
+82-70-4193-4036
ktir@kt.com

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SK TELECOM CO. LTD. FILES ITS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F can be viewed on www.sktelecom.com, as well as from the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Printed copies of SK Telecom’s complete audited financial statements (including footnotes) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 can be requested, free of charge, by written request to skt.ir@sk.com.

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