New Contract Wins

    RNS Number : 6085Y
  Appian Technology PLC
  09 July 2008
   

    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: [phone]
    Hugo de Salis        St. Brides Media & Finance      Tel: [phone]
    Tom Griffiths         Arbuthnot Securities                  Tel: [phone]    

    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.


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