by Angelique Soenarie

A Mesa-based software business is ranked as the fastest growing software company locally and nationally by Inc. magazine, a business publication for private companies.

Succeed Corporation provides Internet-based tools for small businesses, which includes Web hosting, e-commerce, email, and basic online marketing. The company recently expanded its products and services to online banking, financial services and more.

The company was recognized for its growth and development of new customers, new services, new licensing partnerships and new sales channels.

A yearly ranking, the magazine named Succeed Corporation as the fastest-growing company in Arizona and the fastest-growing software company in the U.S.

"I'm proud that our customers are able to benefit from our technology and services while saving energy," said Omar Sayed, founder and chief executive officer of the company.