Barcoding.com Announces Advanced Secured Wireless Application Package; Barcoding.com Releases WISE, Its First Solution Designed to Comply With Government Security Regulations.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2002

Barcoding.com's government division announces its latest wireless solution, Wireless Information Security Encryption (WISE).

This solution is FIPS 140-1 and Triple DES compliant in addition to being SHA1 certified; WISE was designed to meet the strict government regulations on mobile, handheld, wireless applications.

WISE, at its most general level, is a breakthrough application that enables users to instantly create a portable handheld solution for almost any Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC) compliant software package. The ODBC data source can be instantaneously accessed through a portable handheld device, allowing the user to add, delete, and edit images, voice, video, and data directly from the original data source.

For example, using a specially configured Pocket PC(R) handheld device, WISE can wirelessly capture or verify identity information through image and signature capture.

WISE Features:

-- FIPS 140-1 compliant

-- 3DES compliant

-- HMAC-SHA1 certified

-- Reduces bandwidth utilization for faster transactions

-- Real time validation before data is successfully updated into the original data source

-- Expanded search capability

-- Works on POCKET PC(R) devices and Windows CE(R)

-- Add, edit, and delete images, video, voice and data in real time

-- Works on wireless networks including Symbol, Intermec, Lucent, Cisco, and others Reduced volume of data resulting in lower carrier cost

"The government necessitates the highest level of security, more than most commercial and private uses of wireless communications", says Jay Steinmetz, President of Barcoding.com. "We are extremely optimistic that The Department of Defense (DOD), along with federal, state, and local agencies will find this application be just what they need."

Barcoding.com's government division was established to help state, local, and federal agencies integrate wireless barcode systems utilizing handheld portable data collection devices. Barcoding.com's government offerings range from pre-packaged solutions listed on the GSA Schedule to fully customized mobile applications.

For further information about WISE or information about Barcoding.com contact David Shapiro, at 1.888.860.7226 x109 or visit their website, www.barcoding.com.