Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Secured Digital Teams with Southeast Asian Company for Web-based RFID Tracking System

Monday, June 4, 2007

A leading logistics operator on Southeast Asia will use Secured Digital Applications’ RFID-based automatic tracking “solution” for containers and pallets.

Though the company’s press announcement (released this morning online) did not include the name of the logistics operator client, plans are in place so the system will be implemented in the client’s warehouses and vehicle maintenance depots in Malaysia and Singapore.

Valued at $893,500, the contract calls for installation and integration of Secured Digital’s wares with the client’s existing fleet maintenance system starting in October.



Secured Digital to Install RFID Container and Pallet Tracking Solution with Fleet Maintenance System

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Secured Digital Applications, Inc. (OTCBB:SDGL), a leading provider of outsourced business process and IT applications, today announced that it was awarded a contract by a leading logistics operator in South East Asia. to provide a Web-based tracking and maintenance system using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.

Valued at $893,500.00, the contract is scheduled for completion by October 2007. The contract requires the installation of Secured Digital’s RFID-based automatic tracking solution for containers and pallets, which will be integrated with the client’s existing fleet maintenance system. The system will be implemented in the client’s warehouses and vehicle maintenance depots in Malaysia and Singapore.

Apart from accurately identifying the location of pallets and containers and unscheduled movements occurring within the warehouse, the integrated system is designed to improve the location of cabs, trailers and other fleet vehicles within the RFID-enabled parking lots, maintenance depots and warehouses.

Patrick Lim, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Secured Digital, stated, “Despite facing intense competition from established RFID application providers, our solution was selected for its unique security features along with its WiFi software interface which allows users to access real time data through their personal digital assistant (PDA).”

About Secured Digital Applications, Inc:

Secured Digital Applications, Inc. is a global provider of outsourced business services in media production, information technology, digital document management and consulting. The Company serves customers in Southeast Asia as well as the United States. The Company’s media production includes content for television, the Internet and free-standing digital displays, and also designs and installs on-site multi-media presentations. SDA also develops and implements solutions for biometric security systems, business process and RFID applications including inventory and asset tracking. For more information, please visit www.digitalapps.net, www.eystar.com, and www.sdawmedia.com [end] 

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