Savi Announces First Participants in Its Standardized
RFID E-Seal Licensing Program
ISO 18185 and Savi Licensing Program Participants Help Fuel Market for Lower-Cost
Container Tracking and Homeland Security
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, August 6, 2007 — Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company [NYSE: LMT] and provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based total asset management solutions, today announced the first six companies that have agreed to license Savi's intellectual property, which is now incorporated into the new global standard (ISO 18185) for electronic cargo seals (e-Seals). E-Seals are an emerging class of active RFID devices with built-in security and tracking features that enhance visibility, security and efficiency of in-transit cargo containers, which account for 90 percent of world trade.
E-Seals combine mechanical locks with wireless RFID communication systems to automatically notify users about security breaches and container locations. Program participants gain access to Savi's patentprotected, intellectual property on how these active, battery-powered RFID tags communicate with readers. Savi Technology launched the program May 1 with its QuickStart program, and continues licensing through its Basic program.
"Some 200 million containers flow through the world's ports each year, and the efficient and secure movement of cargo is a U.S. and global priority," said Pat Burns, Savi's vice president of Marketing and Licensing. "Savi Technology is committed to building ISO-based RFID networks throughout the world, and having multiple e-Seal licensees with products that can communicate using a standard protocol brings visibility, efficiency and homeland security solutions to customers such as international shippers, government agencies and logistics service providers."
The U.S. SAFE Port Act of 2006 calls for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) to define the voluntary use of container security devices in accordance with international standards. USDHS considers ISO 18185 (International Standardization Organization), which enables interoperability of products from multiple vendors, as an applicable container security standard.
Companies named today as authorized licensees of Savi's e-Seal RFID patents around ISO 18185 are:
* Axcess International Inc. (OTCBB:AXSI) provides Dual-Active™ RFID and Real Time Location Systems specializing in ultra low cost, small form factor tagging solutions for personnel auto-ID, asset control, physical security, supply chain efficiencies, and sensing.
* Evigia Systems, based in Ann Arbor, Mich., provides RFID solutions that leverage sensors directly onto integrated circuits, enabling customers to increase functionality for the management of the logistical supply chain.
* Envotech Co., Ltd., based in Malaysia, provides Personal Protection Equipment and training services for defense, law enforcement and civilian organizations, with products exported primarily to Asia, Europe and North America.
* Identec Solutions, headquartered in Lustenau, Austria, specializes in long-range wireless tracking and tracing solutions, which help simplify manufacturing and logistics processes and bring more transparency to the supply chain.
* KPC, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, provides information technology services and products, such as active RFID, that improve the supply chain operations through enhanced location tracking and security solutions.
* SAVR Communications, Inc., based in Irving, Texas, is a creator of standardized and unique RF systems, active tags, custom solutions and services.
About Savi Technology
With over 17 years of experience, Savi is a leading provider of active RFID solutions and services for the management and security of supply chain assets, shipments and consignments. Savi Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], with headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., and offices in Washington D.C., London, Singapore, and Melbourne. For more information, visit www.savi.com.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2006 sales of $39.6 billion. For additional information, visit www.lockheedmartin.com.
About Axcess International Inc.
Axcess International Inc. (OTCBB: AXSI) delivers wireless intelligence through real-time business activity monitoring solutions that improve productivity, security and revenue growth. The systems derive wireless intelligence from automatic advanced workforce management, workflow management, asset monitoring and distributed sensing. As the smallest, most powerful battery powered wireless computer, Dot, a patented micro-wireless technology platform, combines RFID, RTLS and wireless sensing for better decision-making and control throughout the enterprise. Dot adds transmission flexibility by interfacing with multiple enterprise legacy systems including the popular Electronic Product Code (EPC) standard system now used by RFID tags in the retail supply chain. Dot has set an industry low price point for multi-frequency, micro-wireless tagging at $7.95 MSRP with asset tags starting at $8.95. Axcess is a portfolio company of Amphion Innovations plc (AIM: AMP). For more information on Axcess, visit www.axcessinc.com.
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