Managed services provider Hosted Solutions (hostedsolutions.com) on October 24, 2007 has been named a finalist in the 'Top Growth Company of the Year' category for the 2007 North Carolina Technology Association (nc-tech.org) 21 Awards, the largest and most prestigious awards devoted to promoting and celebrating innovation and high-tech excellence in North Carolina.

Winners will be announced at the annual awards gala on November 15 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary, North Carolina, presented in conjunction with title sponsor Grant Thornton. This year's event will take on the theme of 'A Blockbuster Year,' and will be attended by more than 400 executives and leaders from across the state.

Hosted Solutions said it attributes its rapid growth and success to its employees' continuous dedication over the period, as well as the company's focus to providing secure enterprise hosting and on-demand IT services that ensure the availability, security and integrity of its customers' critical data and business applications.

"It is extremely exciting for us to see Hosted Solutions rewarded with such a prestigious honor," commented Rich Lee, founder and CEO of Hosted Solutions. "I firmly believe that great accomplishments stem from great effort, and being nominated for the 'Top Growth Company of the Year' is testimony to the collective contribution of all our employees who have worked vigorously to deliver superior customer service and technical expertise for the solutions we provide our clients."