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9 Jul 2008 07:00



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

9 July 2008

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

£490,000 in new International ANPR orders 

Appian Technology plc, the AIM listed provider of Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems ('ANPR') and traffic management products and solutions, has won new international contracts worth a total of £490,000 in the Middle East and the US.  

In the Middle East the Company has won orders totalling £400,000. These include the installation of ANPR technology to improve security at a further two prestigious hotels in the United Arab Emirates and a £150,000 initial order for a nationwide counter terrorist ANPR network. The system, which will utilise the Company's Talon ANPR and Cobra camera products, will be used by government security agencies.  Following successful installation, a substantial order to expand the system is expected within the next 12 months.  

Appian has also won contracts totalling £90,000 from three new US Police Department customers.  The Company will be supplying mobile ANPR systems to be installed into vehicle fleets to assist in crime prevention. 

Appian Chairman Pat Ryan said, "These international contracts show the success we are achieving in overseas markets. Our reputation as a leading supplier of ANPR technology continues to spread and we expect significant growth in this sector from international police and commercial customers."  

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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.