Apache Design Solutions Ranks in Top 15 of the Fastest Growing Software and Information Technology (IT) Companies in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50

Industry Leading Power and Noise Solutions and Customer Focus Lead to 2,524 Percent Revenue Growth Over Five Years

Apache Design Solutions, the technology leader in power and noise analysis and signoff solutions for chip, package and system designs, has been named among the Top 15 of Deloitte’s prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program, a ranking of the fastest-growing software and IT companies in the Silicon Valley. Rankings are based on average percentage revenue growth from 2003-2007.

Apache’s revenue grew 2,524 percent over five years, and on October 16, 2008, the company announced its 23rd consecutive quarter of record bookings and revenue. Apache has also been continuously profitable since 2004. Apache’s CEO, Andrew Yang, credits the company’s long-term success to its conservative business model, solid execution, and strong customer focus.

“Apache’s aggressive product vision and continuous investment in research and development has enabled us to deliver first-in-class and best-in-class solutions that address the power and noise challenges of chip, package, and system markets,” said Andrew Yang, CEO of Apache. “We are proud to be named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 list as it acknowledges our success in delivering innovative technologies and consistently effective execution strategy.”

“Deloitte’s Silicon Valley Technology Fast 50 companies have shown the strength, vision and tenacity to succeed in today’s very competitive technology environment,” said Mark Jensen, Managing Partner, National Venture Capital Services, Deloitte & Touche LLP, in Silicon Valley. “We applaud the success of Apache Design Solutions, and acknowledge it as one of the very few to accomplish such a fast growth rate over the past five years.”

This year’s Silicon Valley Technology Fast 50 program is co-presented by Deloitte, Silicon Valley Bank, Korn/Ferry International, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, Cornish & Carey Client Solutions, and ABD Insurance and Financial Services – A Wells Fargo Company. Companies from the regional Technology Fast 50 programs in the United States and Canada are automatically entered in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 program, which ranks North America’s top 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies. For more information on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 or Technology Fast 500 programs, visit www.fast500.com.

About Apache Design Solutions

Apache delivers the industry’s leading power, noise, and reliability (PNR) signoff solutions for chip, package, and system designs. Apache’s innovative platforms consider multiple noise sources that impact the design — such as power, signal, package / system IO, substrate, and temperature — and enable engineers to optimize and validate their designs. Certified by TSMC and Common Platform Reference Flows, Apache’s products are adopted by 80% of the top IDM, fabless semiconductor, and foundries for risk mitigation, cost reduction, and time-to-market improvements. Apache is a global company with R&D centers and direct sales / support offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.apache-da.com.

About Deloitte

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Contacts

Apache Design Solutions
Yukari Chin, 650-641-4200
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Public Relations for Apache
Cayenne Communication
Michelle Clancy, 252-940-0981
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