BUSINESS advice firm Deloitte has started its annual search for the fastest-growing technology companies.

The company has launched this year's Technology Fast 50 awards, which ranks the technology companies.

David Wilkinson, partner at Deloitte's Newcastle office, said: "As a region, we have some extremely strong technology companies and the Fast 50 awards are an ideal way to celebrate their achievements and demonstrate how the North-East is leading the field on a national scale."

The list features private and publicly-listed technology companies.

Details of how to enter the award can be found at www.fast50.co.uk. The deadline for entries is Friday, September 15.