Applied Nutrition PLC Regulatory News (APN)

15 Oct 2007 07:00

Appian Technology PLC15 October 2007 Appian Technology plc - Ticker: APN / Index: AIM/ Sector: Electronic 15 October 2007 Appian Technology plc ("Appian" or the "Company") OEM Agreement with Californian based Civica Software Appian Technology plc, the AIM-traded provider of Automatic Number PlateRecognition Systems ("ANPR") and traffic management products and solutions, hassigned its first original equipment manufacturer agreement ('OEM') with US basedCivica Software ('Civica'), its Californian based distributor. As part of theagreement, Appian has taken an equity position, with an option to increase thisshareholding at a defined price in the future. Civica is a leading global software-based solutions group focussed on developingand distributing technology products for the US Government and law enforcementagencies. Under the terms of the agreement, Civica will integrate Appian'sTalonSPTM recognition engine into its proprietary hardware and software system,PlateScanTM, to create a superior product that enables customers to proactivelyidentify vehicles of interest during routine patrols. The new integrated systemis already generating considerable interest, with the first sale recentlyagreed. Appian Chairman Pat Ryan said, "The signing of the OEM agreement clearlydemonstrates Appian's willingness to work with system integrators to embed theTalonSP ANPR engine, thereby accelerating its worldwide expansion. We have beencollaborating with Civica for a number of years in developing the US market andmodifying the products to meet the challenges of high performance ANPR acrossthe USA. We are seeing a strong demand for ANPR in the law enforcement, homeland security, transport sectors and road user charging schemes in the US andhave supported this demand by strengthening our US based team." Civica Software's Chairman Martin Alper, "I believe that the combination ofAppian's world leading ANPR engine coupled with PlateScan's technology, canbring ANPR into the mainstream and make this proven technology accessible to alllaw enforcement personnel across the US. Originally developed to thwartterrorists and deny them the use of the highways, our completely 'Americanized'system has been refined and improved to maintain that level of superiority." * * ENDS * * For further information please visit www.appian-tech.com www.platescan.com orcontact: Pat Ryan Appian Technology plc Tel: 01628 554750 Tom Keene Appian Technology plc Tel: 01628 554750 Martin Alper Civica Software Tel:949 851 1600 Hugo de Salis St Brides Media and Finance Ltd Tel: 020 7242 4477 Tom Griffiths Arbuthnot Securities Tel: 020 7012 2000 Notes to Editors Appian Technology Plc is a leading provider of Automated Number PlateRecognition (ANPR) based enforcement, crime reduction, counter terrorism (CT)and traffic management systems and products. It provides these products to adiverse growing global market, helping governments, local authorities, nationaland international police forces and commercial organisations in all aspects ofsecurity, surveillance and traffic management. Appian's key products include its world leading Talon ANPR software as well asthe recently launched range of Cobra ANPR cameras. The Company has an active R&Ddepartment, which continues to develop and customise new products for the globalmarket international markets. Civica Software Limited (www.civicasoft.com) is a privately held companyheadquartered in Newport Beach, California, with offices in New York City andAsheville, North Carolina. It has been a leader in developing and distributingtechnology products for law enforcement. With both ANPR (PlateScanTM) andinformation sharing and data management (CrimeConnectTM) products, CivicaSoftware has provided public safety agencies with efficient and cost-effectivetools to help solve crime. PlateScan (www.platescan.com) incorporates licenseplate recognition technology licensed from Appian Technology plc. Established in1997, Civica Software also develops and implements web-based tools, such ascontent management and citizen relationship management systems for local,regional and state governments. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange