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American Unit Inc Named Rising Star in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Program
Attributes its Rapid Growth Rate to its Unique IT Software Development and Services

American Unit Inc named 11th fastest growing technology company in the nation.

Schaumburg , Illinois – October 23, 2007 – American Unit, Inc. has been named a Rising Star on Deloitte's 2007 Technology Fast 500. A special category, the Rising Star list ranks 20 companies that have been in business a minimum of three years, but less than five years. They are ranked based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth over three years (2004 to 2006). Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 is a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America .

American Unit, Inc.’s CEO Mr. Devender Aerrabolu, credits many factors, especially leadership, Strategic Initiatives, diversity and Business Model for Company's Strength why the company has enjoyed 511% revenue growth over the past three years. He said, "It is a tremendous honor for American Unit, Inc., to be recognized for our efforts by Deloitte as the 11th fastest growing company in the nation. We attribute our high ranking and sustained growth this year to our employee's hard work and contributions to achieve this type of success. Our greatest strength as an employer is the people who make up this firm. While we appreciate the recognition, our number one business metric focus remains on meeting and exceeding the expectations of our customers and partners. We are focusing on a strategy that will maintain great customer partnerships, company culture, innovation, incredible employees, continued expansion of key practice lines, and acquisitions, while continuing our strategy for growth and stability we are realizing another year of exceptional growth."

"Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Rising Stars honors young companies that have gained early traction in today's highly competitive technology marketplace based on percentage of revenue growth," said Phil Asmundson, Vice Chairman , U.S. Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. "We applaud American Unit for being one of only 20 companies to achieve the Rising Star ranking in 2007."
Rising Star Qualifications
To qualify as a Fast 500 Rising Star, entrants must have had 2004 operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, for the United States and Canada , respectively, and 2006 operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD.

Entrants must be headquartered in North America , and own proprietary technology or proprietary intellectual property that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues, or devote a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify.

About American Unit Inc
Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, American Unit Inc is a leading management and technology services organization. The company has extensive experience in different industry groups in key business areas providing the full range of business and information technology capabilities using experienced people, leading technology and proven procedures. Our complete portfolio of technology services, including Application Services and outsourcing, eSolutions, Custom Software, Hardware Solutions, Network Solutions, Project Services, Vendor Management and consulting, means we have all your IT needs covered – ONE SOURCE.

About Deloitte
Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 140 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of approximately 150,000 people worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four professional areas – audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services – and serves more than 80 percent of the world's largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global companies. Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein, and, for regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms do not provide services in all four professional areas.

As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other's acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names "Deloitte," "Deloitte & Touche," "Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu," or other related names.

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