Rupp Technology Corporation was established in 1985 to develop and market reliable mobile technology solutions. As a recognized pioneer in "mobility solutions," Rupp has developed a reputation for innovation, customer service, and consistently introducing quality products that address the needs of their time.

Rupp’s first million dollar product was FastLynx, a mobility enhancing connectivity solution. FastLynx connectivity technology set market standards from 1986 through 1991 and has been deployed across millions of PCs worldwide. After winning countless technical excellence awards, the FastLynx technology was licensed by Microsoft in 1991 for inclusion in the DOS operating system.

Sharp Corporation, foreseeing the importance of PC to PDA connectivity, selected Rupp to develop a family of Sharp branded PC Companion linking solutions. Since 1989, Rupp has provided Sharp with state-of-the-art connectivity and data synchronization solutions, including Sharp's newly released Zaurus Application Partner II for Windows 95.

While Rupp Technology is based in Phoenix, their products are distributed in over seven languages throughout the world. Today, Rupp Technology Corporation manufactures, distributes, and sells the largest selection of Wizard and Zaurus enhancements in the world. In addition to Rupp's Phoenix office, Rupp also maintains offices in Los Angeles and New York City.

In 1989, Rupp made a radical decision and decided to focus its resources on Sharp Corporation’s Wizard and Zaurus handheld product lines. The decision turned out to be a wise one: up through the end of 1996, Sharp Corporation has sold over 1,000,000 Zaurus units and is currently the market leader in terms of total PDA handheld units sold. For over five years, Sharp has consistently developed the most successful Organizer and PDA handheld devices on the market.

Since 1990, Rupp’s sales have grown consistently at the rate of twenty percent a year, but 1996 promises even greater growth in the range of thirty percent. Rupp believes, along with many others in the industry, that the Organizer, PDA, and handheld PC market is poised for a period of rapid expansion.

Today, Rupp is the leading software developer in the Zaurus marketplace. Over the years, Rupp has proven itself: a resourceful innovator dedicated to customer service, aggressive product development, and strong multi-channel marketing. Now, at the end of 1996, we are positioned on the verge of a major market upheaval as the new Microsoft Windows CE operating system promises to capture significant market share in 1997. The changes that will transform our market in 1997 represent our greatest challenge to date. Rupp began as a one desk company and has emerged as the world's largest developer, publisher, manufacturer, and distributor of software, accessories, and enhancements for Sharp’s line of Wizard and Zaurus handheld devices.

Rupp Technology is dedicated to being the world's most comprehensive source of software and accessories for the Sharp Zaurus and Wizard PDA devices. As the world's leader in everything Zaurus, Rupp Technology has undertaken the responsibility of providing the Zaurus/Wizard market with the finest customer service available.

The Rupp team understands we are in business to make the purchase of a Sharp Zaurus or Wizard device a rewarding experience. Our customers can expect the finest customer support available, both during and after the purchasing decision. Consider, for example, the convenience of having twenty-four hour live access to our specially trained sales and technical support consultants or the benefits of our comprehensive video training programs.

Our Sharp-centric focus, extensive selection of add-on products, and singular commitment to customer service, guarantee both a solid purchasing decision and a rewarding ownership experience.

• Rupp announces the best sales year in Rupp history. 1996 sales outpaced 1995 sales in excess of thirty percent.
• Rupp announces a record year for the Rupp web site. The popularity of www.rupp.com has soared as Rupp has invested heavily to enhance both the breadth of content and speed of access. The www.rupp.com web site is now considered the world's ultimate source for detailed information on the Wizard and Zaurus handheld devices.
• Rupp announces the release of new modular PC Link cables for the Wizard and Zaurus.
• Z-Flash released November 1996.
• Z-Em@il released December 1996.
• Z-Book release expected February 1997.
• Z-Games II release expected January 1997.
• Sharp Zaurus Application Partner contract completed October 1996.
• RuppLynx 4.0 release expected January 1997.
• SyncroLynx MS Office release expected January 1997.
• Rupp demonstrates commitment to the Zaurus market by formation of The Rupp Multi-Media Training Institute in September of 1996. The following training videos for the Zaurus have been or will be released in the six month period following its formation:
• Zaurus 5000 series training video released October 1996.
• Zaurus Application Partner training video release expected January 1997.
• Z-App training video release expected December 1996.
• RuppLynx training video release expected January 1997.
• SyncroLynx for MS Office training video release expected February 1997.
• Rupp enhances customer service with new twenty-four hour access to sales and technical support starting February 1, 1997.
• Zaurus Application Partner enhancements planned for release by Rupp in quarter one of 1997:
• ZAP-Print release expected February 1997.
• ZAP-Synchronizing Translator for Outlook release expected March 1997.
• Rupp announces an Internet-based online store debut for February 1997. Online ordering will enable customers to conveniently purchase Rupp’s exclusive line of Zaurus and Wizard accessories from anywhere in the world.
• Rupp unleashes an extensive advertising and public relations program for a nine month period beginning October 1996:
• 1,000,000 catalogs will drop.
• 250,000 full color newsletters.
• Pen Computing advertising for October 1996.
• WSJ advertising for November/December 1996.
• New York Times advertising for November/December 1996.
• Online interactive ad in the Mobilis web magazine for Nov/Dec/Jan/Feb.
• New public relations initiative to be launched in quarter one of 1997.
• Rupp announces filling of the newly created position of consumer sales manager for retail and non-contract sales. Effective October 1996.
• Rupp announces filling of the position of technical services group manager. Effective December 1996.
• Rupp announces new channel marketing program to provide retailers access to Rupp’s exclusive line of Zaurus enhancements. Effective February 1997.
• Rupp announces overseas expansion of dealer network carrying Rupp’s exclusive line of Zaurus enhancements. Effective March 1997.
• RuppSoft announces new versions of SyncroLynx to ship in first half of 1997.
• Rupp announces hiring of manager to implement customer service quality control program.
• Rupp welcomes Nigel Ballard, one of the world's leading mobility experts, as a guest contributor to our Fall 1996 Rupp Connection Newsletter.