The First 10 Years: A Look Back and a Look Ahead
Over the past ten years, iolo technologies has grown into the world's #1 best-selling PC tune-up provider. As we proudly celebrate our successful decade in business, we also wish to thank our customers and employees for bringing us to the top position we hold today.
Here, we reflect on some of our notable achievements and look forward to the next ten years.
Where We've Been - Milestones in iolo history
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* Source: The NPD Group report on total retail revenue
** Source: Deloitte & Touche LLP
Where We Are - iolo Stats and Facts
- iolo's current year growth: +80.5% (versus competing utility software average: -13.8%)*
- iolo's Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranking for 2007: One of the fastest growing companies in Southern California**
- System Mechanic, System Mechanic Professional, and DriveScrubber are all the #1 best-selling products in their respective software categories*
- System Mechanic is ranked #1 by industry critics, such as LAPTOP magazine† and Computer Shopper ††, iolo products are now carried in over 18,000 storefronts worldwide
- Over 21 million consumers use iolo products
* Source: The NPD Group
** Source: Deloitte & Touche LLP
† Source: LAPTOP magazine, February 2008, Tenth Annual Mobile Tech Buyer's Guide: "System Mechanic 7 Professional: Best Utilities Software" and September 2007: "System Mechanic 7 Professional: Editors Choice"
†† Source: Computer Shopper, November 2007, Best Tech in 2007, "System Mechanic 7: Best Utility Suite"
Where We're Headed - 10 Years of Success...and Counting
What has made iolo products stand out from the competition is our proactive approach to research - investigating issues that affect computer performance, tracking emerging trends in PC health, and listening to consumers. Our constantly evolving body of scientific knowledge - based on the real issues that real PC users face - will continue to fuel our product designs moving forward.
In the year ahead, we have many new product development plans in place, including significant updates to our flagship product, System Mechanic. Our global localization efforts are currently underway, to reflect the growing diversity of our customer base. And to further expand our product offerings, we are establishing relationships with many important industry partners; more consumers will be able to benefit from iolo products in more ways.
With a prominent market presence, innovative technology, and a passionate dedication to our customers, iolo is solidly positioned for continued growth and success in the years to come.


