Z-World Inc. Named by the Sacramento Business Journal as a Top 100 Fastest Growing Company

Business Wire, Oct 25, 2004

DAVIS, Calif. -- The Sacramento Business Journal recently named Z-World Inc. as one of the "Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies" in the Greater Sacramento area for 2004. While there are several criteria for being selected, a company must reside in at least one of the Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, or El Dorado counties.

Z-World Inc., whose revenue saw a growth rate of nearly 50% from 2001 through 2003, placed 57th in the Top 100. Z-World's revenues grew from a modest $15 million in 2001 to over $25 million in FY2003, with continued growth through 2004.

Norm Rogers (Founder and CEO) confirms that the growth is due to a focused and integrated approach to supporting Embedded Engineering. "A great deal of growth is due to our RabbitCore(TM) modules and our Single Board Computers, that, when paired with Dynamic C(C) software provide a low-cost, highly functional Ethernet connection for industrial control units, medical devices, GPS equipment, and so many others."

In an CMP Media 2004 Embedded Market Study Z-World was rated as the "most likely to use" and "most trusted" suppliers of 8-bit microprocessor solutions.

According to Robert W. Hooley, VP Sales & Marketing, "our newest technology offerings include advanced embedded Ethernet connectivity, WiFi and GPRS messaging. Companies like Abbott Labs (NYSE:ABT) and Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) use our products to access and monitor their machines and equipment from around the world."

Z-World Inc. is a global provider of low-cost, embedded control products that include single-board computers, Rabbit Semiconductor RabbitCore modules and 8-bit microprocessors, and Dynamic C -- a fully integrated software development system. This highly successful integration of hardware and software substantially reduces development time and cost. In November 1999, Z-World launched its new division, Rabbit Semiconductor, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-performance 8-bit microprocessors. Z-World Inc. and Rabbit Semiconductor are located in Davis, California.