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13 Jun 2008 07:00



Appian Technology plc / Ticker: APN / Market: AIM / Sector: Technology

13 June 2008

Appian Technology plc ('Appian' or 'the Company')

Maltese Congestion Charge System Accredited by European Local Transport Information Service

Appian Technology plc, the AIM listed provider of Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems ('ANPR') and traffic management products and solutions, is pleased to announce that the Controlled Vehicular Access ('CVA') system in Valletta, Malta, in which Appian has a 30% interest, was voted best case study of 2007 by the European Local Transport Information Service (www.eltis.org). The scheme has generated interest in other European countries where policymakers are evaluating the possibility of introducing similar systems in major towns and cities. The scheme is also being presented at the European Local and Regional Government Finance Conference meeting in Rome. 

The CVA system, launched in Valletta in May 2007, uses Appian's Talon ANPR system and Cobra cameras to take photos of vehicles as they enter and exit a charging zone so that vehicle owners get billed according to the duration of their stay. With an estimated 80,000 vehicles accessing Valletta, spending an average of 2.5 hours a day in the city, the CVA system creates more short-term parking by making it expensive for long-stay parking and offers a free Park and Ride service as an alternative. Residents have unrestricted access. 

Appian Chairman Pat Ryan said, “We are delighted to be intimately involved in this very successful scheme, which has been recognised for its outstanding ability to dramatically help traffic congestion problems in Valletta. The 10-year contract to run the congestion charging scheme in Malta is only in its first year. With considerable interest being generated across Europe, the consortium which runs the scheme and in which Appian holds a 30% interest, proposes to roll out this initiative on a worldwide basis.”

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For further information visit www.appian-tech.com or contact:

Pat Ryan Appian Technology plc Tel: 01628 554 754

Hugo de Salis St. Brides Media & Finance Tel: 020 7236 1177

Tom Griffiths Arbuthnot Securities  Tel: 020 7012 2000

Notes to Editors:

Appian Technology plc is a leading provider of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) based enforcement, crime reduction, counter terrorism and traffic management systems and products. It provides products to a diverse growing global market, helping both governments, local authorities, national and international police forces and commercial organisations in all aspects of security, surveillance and traffic management.

Appian's key products include the world leading Talon ANPR solution as well as the recently launched Cobra and Stinger range of ANPR products. The Cobra ANPR camera has the unique capability of reading vehicle license plates at a range of 45 metres whilst the Stinger ANPR camera can be used on both mobile and road side applications. The Company has an active R&D department, which continues to develop and customise new products for international markets.