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Inc. Names scDataCom to Its 2026 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Southeast

Companies on the Inc. Regionals: Southeast list had a median growth rate of 89 percent


Savannah, Georgia (March 31, 2026) – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for theentrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that scDataCom hasbeen ranked No. 46on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southeast list – the most prestigiousranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Southeast. The region includesSouth Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,Florida, and Puerto Rico.

An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals list offers a data-driven look at theindependent small businesses driving growth across the Southeast economy. Companies onthis year’s list demonstrate exceptional revenue expansion, resilience, and job creation during achallenging economic period.

“This recognition reflects our focus on growing with intention – leveraging strong partnershipsand a team that knows how to deliver in complex environments. As a veteran and womanowned business serving critical federal and commercial clients, we take seriously theresponsibility to protect what matters most. I’m proud of how our team has scaled withpurpose, and we’re not done yet.”

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Between 2022 and 2024, these 182 private companies had a median growth rate of 89percent; by 2024, they’d also added 12,079 jobs and $3.4 billion to the region’s economy.Complete results of the Inc. Regionals: Southeast, including company profiles and an interactivedatabase sortable by industry and metro area, will be available beginning March 31 at:https://www.inc.com/regionals/southeast.

“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list achieved exceptional growth at a time when theodds were against them. Amid inflation, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing economicuncertainty, they didn't just persevere – they innovated, adapted, and thrived. Their resiliencemade them standouts in their industries and true growth engines in their regions,” said BonnyGhosh, editorial director at Inc.

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scDataCom is a leading physical security integrator based in Savannah, Georgia,specializing inadvanced video surveillance and access control systems. A four time honoree on the Inc.5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America and a two time Vet100honoree, scDataCom serves medium-enterprise clients and federal organizations with complexsecurity requirements. The company combines technical expertise with personalized service todeliver customized security solutions that protect critical assets and operations. As a women-ledcompany in a male-dominated industry, scDataCom brings a unique perspective to securitychallenges while maintaining the highest standards of excellence. https://www.scdatacom.net

More about Inc. and the Inc. RegionalsMethodologyThe Inc. Regionals lists are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over two years. Toqualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. Theyhad to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions ofother companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, a number of companies on the listmay have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000;the minimum for 2024 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants forsubjective reasons.

About Inc.Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leadersshaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profileof its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creatingthe future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leadingbusiness publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

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