Pogo Linux: Named As One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies

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PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL NAMES POGO LINUX

ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES OF 2004

 

SEATTLE, Wash. - October 31, 2005 - Pogo Linux, a manufacturer of
customized computer servers, workstations and storage systems running on
the Linux platform, today announced recognition from the Puget Sound
Business Journal as one of the fastest growing private companies in the
state of Washington.

 

This annual list is an indicator of Washington's most active and
successful entrepreneurial companies. The index measures revenue and
ranks companies by revenue growth over a three-year period, as expressed
in percentages.

 

"Pogo's addition to this esteemed list is a testament to the spirit and
commitment of our employees and the value we deliver to our customers,"
said Tim Lee, chief executive officer, president and co-founder. "Since
we started Pogo in 1999, we have worked hard to build our company into a
global enterprise with a focus on quality products and customer
service."

 

Since 2002, the company has grown from 23 to 65 employees and increased
revenue by more than 240 percent. In addition, Pogo Linux opened a
division in Shanghai, China generating a new source of revenue for the
company.

 

Lee and Erik Logan, chief technology officer, co-founded Pogo Linux to
deliver the power of Linux and open source software in a unified
hardware platform. This decision helped Pogo Linux to assemble the
world-class team, deliver customer-driven technology solutions and
ensure operational excellence that generated today's announcement. 

 

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About Pogo Linux Inc.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Redmond, Wash., Pogo Linux is a
provider of Linux-based servers, workstations and storage systems. With
in-house technical expertise in both hardware configuration and the
Linux operating system, Pogo Linux is dedicated to providing affordable,
powerful and reliable systems which significantly reduce costs and
maximize up-time. Our systems highlight the cost-effective benefits of
Serial ATA storage, compact all-in-one system design, and quality
hardware from the industry's top leaders. For more information about
Pogo Linux, please visit: www.pogolinux.com or call: 1 (888) 828-POGO
(7646).