ControlThink announces Z-wave SDK

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UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ - November 09, 2005 - Today, Zensys and
ControlThink announce the availability of ControlThink's new Z-Wave
PC Software Development Kit, the only object-oriented SDK designed for
Z-Wave PC software development. This product makes it simple for all PC
software developers to integrate Z-Wave technology into their
applications--and to create fully interoperable software that is
compliant to the Z-Wave wireless home automation standard.

"ControlThink just made life easier for PC software developers. Their
new SDK visibly reduces the effort in writing Z-Wave PC applications by
providing a fully object oriented interface to Z-Wave," said Niels
Thybo Johansen, Zensys CTO. "With the ControlThink PC SDK, developers
can turn on a light with just one single line of code."

The ControlThink PC SDK consists of the new Intermatic USB Z-Wave
controller and the ControlThink Z-Wave programming library for
Microsoft .NET-based languages (including C# and VB.NET). It is also
available for other platforms. The programming library assures the
generation of fully compliant Z-Wave commands and thus largely reduces
the Z-Wave Certification effort for developers.

The SDK supports all types of Z-Wave devices including lighting,
climate control, garage doors, drapes, security, and many others.

"This new programming library is a powerful tool that allows PC
software developers to just plug Z-Wave support into their products,"
said Mark Walters, Director of Business Development, Leviton
Manufacturing and Chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance's Developers'
Forum. "This opens new vistas for the home control industry by
enabling widespread integration of Z-Wave technology into PC-based
applications."

Support, free minor updates, and a developer community are available at
www.controlthink.com. The SDK is available for pre-order and download
from www.tech-home.com, starting at the introductory price of $49. A
complete Z-Wave starter package including the full SDK, the USB
gateway, a master controller and 2 dimming plug-in lamp modules is
available at the introductory price of $129.

ABOUT Z-WAVE
Developed by Zensys, a provider of wireless networking technology for
control and status reading applications, Z-Wave is a low-cost, two-way,
wireless mesh network communications technology that enables consumers
to monitor and manage their lighting, security systems and other home
controls easily, conveniently and securely from anywhere in the world.
Z-Wave is a fully developed, affordable, easy-to-use and interoperable
technology that is available in more than 40 wireless home control and
automation products today. For more information about Z-Wave, visit
www.zen-sys.com

ABOUT CONTROLTHINK LC
ControlThink=99 is a specialist in the automation industry creating
highly reliable, low-cost and easy-to-use home and building control
solutions. Using Z-Wave technology, ControlThink is reinventing home
control, making it simpler and more affordable for all homeowners. For
more information about ControlThink, visit www.controlthink.com