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Zix Corporation (ZixCorp�), (Nasdaq: ZIXI), the leader in hosted services for email encryption and e-prescribing, today announced that it ranked Number 57 on Deloitte�s 2006 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, from 2001-2005. ZixCorp grew 430 percent during this period. ZixCorp�s CEO, Rick Spurr, credits leadership in both the email encryption and e-prescribing segments with the company�s 430 percent revenue growth over the past five years. He said, �ZixCorp continues to achieve market leadership in two high-growth markets with our revolutionary technology solutions. We are also focused on delivering bottom-line financial results to go with the top-line achievement being recognized here. We have now achieved the targeted headcount reductions from our announced cash utilization improvement plan, which is slightly ahead of schedule, and we remain on track to show continued improvement in the cash burn for Q4 and see dramatic reductions in 2007 on the way to becoming cash flow positive no later than 2008.� �Sophisticated technology is becoming the norm and is in almost everything in the 21st century,� said Tony Kern, deputy managing principal of Deloitte�s Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice. �ZixCorp has developed technology solutions that deliver in today�s highly competitive world, and we applaud their efforts, ingenuity and teamwork in becoming one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America.� In addition to ranking on Deloitte�s Technology Fast 500, ZixCorp ranked fifth on the Texas Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology firms in Texas. Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte�s 12 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2001 to 2005. Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company�s operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies� technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CAD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CAD. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America. About Deloitte Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 150 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of approximately 135,000 people worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four professional areas�audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services�and serves more than one-half of the world�s largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global growth companies. Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein, and, for regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms do not provide services in all four professional areas. As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other�s acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names �Deloitte,� �Deloitte & Touche,� �Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu,� or other related names. In the US, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the US member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. The subsidiaries of the US member firm are among the nation's leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 cities. Known as employers of choice for innovative human resources programs, they are dedicated to helping their clients and their people excel. For more information, please visit the US member firm�s web site at www.deloitte.com/us. About Zix Corporation ZixCorp is the leading provider of hosted email encryption and e-prescribing services. ZixCorp's hosted Email Encryption Service provides an easy and cost-effective way to ensure customer privacy and regulatory compliance for corporate email. Its PocketScript� e-prescribing service reduces costs and improves patient care by automating the prescription process between payors, doctors, and pharmacies. For more information, visit www.zixcorp.com. Zix Corporation (ZixCorp(R)), (Nasdaq: ZIXI), the leader in hosted services for email encryption and e-prescribing, today announced that it ranked Number 57 on Deloitte's 2006 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over five years, from 2001-2005. ZixCorp grew 430 percent during this period. ZixCorp's CEO, Rick Spurr, credits leadership in both the email encryption and e-prescribing segments with the company's 430 percent revenue growth over the past five years. He said, "ZixCorp continues to achieve market leadership in two high-growth markets with our revolutionary technology solutions. We are also focused on delivering bottom-line financial results to go with the top-line achievement being recognized here. We have now achieved the targeted headcount reductions from our announced cash utilization improvement plan, which is slightly ahead of schedule, and we remain on track to show continued improvement in the cash burn for Q4 and see dramatic reductions in 2007 on the way to becoming cash flow positive no later than 2008." "Sophisticated technology is becoming the norm and is in almost everything in the 21st century," said Tony Kern, deputy managing principal of Deloitte's Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice. "ZixCorp has developed technology solutions that deliver in today's highly competitive world, and we applaud their efforts, ingenuity and teamwork in becoming one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America." In addition to ranking on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, ZixCorp ranked fifth on the Texas Technology Fast 50, which is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology firms in Texas. Fast 500 Selection and Qualifying Criteria The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte's 12 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2001 to 2005. Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base-year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CAD, and current-year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CAD. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America. About Deloitte Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, its member firms, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms around the world devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice, focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 150 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of approximately 135,000 people worldwide, Deloitte delivers services in four professional areas--audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services--and serves more than one-half of the world's largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global growth companies. Services are not provided by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein, and, for regulatory and other reasons, certain member firms do not provide services in all four professional areas. As a Swiss Verein (association), neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other's acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names "Deloitte," "Deloitte & Touche," "Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu," or other related names. In the US, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the US member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. The subsidiaries of the US member firm are among the nation's leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 cities. Known as employers of choice for innovative human resources programs, they are dedicated to helping their clients and their people excel. For more information, please visit the US member firm's web site at www.deloitte.com/us. About Zix Corporation ZixCorp is the leading provider of hosted email encryption and e-prescribing services. ZixCorp's hosted Email Encryption Service provides an easy and cost-effective way to ensure customer privacy and regulatory compliance for corporate email. Its PocketScript(R) e-prescribing service reduces costs and improves patient care by automating the prescription process between payors, doctors, and pharmacies. For more information, visit www.zixcorp.com.