South Korean Government Selects Networked RFID and Software Solution from Savi Technology and LG CNS.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & SEOUL, South Korea -- Networked Solution From Strategic Partners to Manage and Secure 'Smart Containers' Provides Real-Time Visibility of Shipments to U.S. West Coast

Through a program sponsored by the South Korean government to improve the efficiency and security of international cargo container shipments, Savi Technology and strategic alliance partner LG CNS have begun implementation of Savi's software and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solution at the Port of Busan - the world's third largest container port. Savi Technology is a leading provider of RFID supply chain solutions and LG CNS is the market leader in the Korean IT Service market.

Launched last December and planned through summer, the "Smart Container" program is being funded by the South Korean Government. The project, called "RFID-enabled Maritime Logistics," is aimed at deploying advanced, proven RFID technologies and solutions to enhance the efficiency and security of global trade with South Korea.

It also marks the extension of Savi's integrated global network solution for real-time supply chain visibility, management and security to South Korea, one of Asia's largest trading partners with the United States (shipping over 900,000 TEUs between the countries annually). "Smart Containers", equipped with Savi's RFID-enabled tags and sensor products, and monitored by Savi's Transportation Security System (TSS) software, are transporting products from the Port of Busan to major ports along the U.S. West Coast and Europe for major suppliers. Savi's networked RFID solutions, based on the international ISO 18000-7 standard operating at the 433.92 MHz frequency, have tracked more than one million shipments the past decade through more than 1,600 locations and 45 countries.

"South Korea recognizes that the emergence of growing international requirements to validate, secure and manage world trade calls out for innovative real-time solutions like Savi's, especially in critical trade lanes between producer regions like Asia and consuming regions like the United States and Europe," said Dr. Soo-Kyoung Lim, VP of Information Technology Research Division, of LG CNS. "We're gratified that the South Korea government recognizes RFID can be a core technology to meet growing international secure trade requirement. We are approaching how to enhance Korea readiness for a global class cargo system through our aggressive R&D investment. From this point of view, we believe that the strategic alliance we have formed with Savi Technology can help bring innovative solutions to this region that protect the supply chain while making it more efficient."

"South Korea is another vital link in our global network, which becomes increasingly valuable to customers the more widely the RFID solutions are deployed," said Nick Cova, director of Savi's Collaborative Network Services division. "We're gratified that together we're launching this important solution with shared objectives to demonstrate the value of our solutions to government authorities and commercial suppliers."

This project will leverage several of Savi's active RFID products, including Savi Tag ST-645, an electronic bolt seal; and, the Savi Sentinel, an RFID-enabled sensor seal, which will be attached to the containers being shipped during the program. These tags communicate key data such as the location and security status of the container as well as changes in light, temperature and humidity inside the container in real-time to the Savi reader network. Savi's Site Managers will manage the local reader networks and collect, filter, validate and forward the RFID generated information to TSS. Savi's web-enabled TSS system monitors the containers as they pass through the supply chain and enables shippers to track the real-time location, status and security of shipments. The Systems alert feature will advise shippers of potential issues with security, heat or humidity that may affect product quality, and of any delays or diversions as the containers pass through the supply chain.

About LG CNS

LG CNS was founded in 1987 as a joint venture between LG and EDS and has grown to be the market leader in the Korean IT Service market. LG CNS has implemented large-scale public IT infrastructure projects and played a major role in the Korean government's e-Korea initiatives. A total IT services company, LG CNS services include consulting, solutions, systems integration and management, Network integration, BPO. The company currently employs over 5,800 people across 6 subsidiaries, 3 joint ventures and 3 branch offices in Asia, Europe and North America. LG CNS provides over 5,000 businesses and governments across the world its expertise on a wide range of projects on diverse industry verticals ranging from Public sector, Financial Services, Manufacturing & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare among a host of others. For more information, please visit www.lgcns.com.

About Savi Technology

With over 15 years experience, Savi is a proven leader in RFID solutions for the management and security of supply chain assets, shipments and consignments. Savi's integrated RFID hardware and software solutions drive business value, such as reducing supply chain assets, inventory and operational costs. The company tailors its solutions to the defense, commercial supply chain asset management and global supply chain visibility and security markets. Savi's solutions meet the supply chain needs of defense and government organizations, global shippers, manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers as well as service providers such as terminal operators, asset owners and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 1989, Savi Technology is privately held, with headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., and offices in Washington D.C., London, Singapore, Johannesburg, and Melbourne. For more information, visit www.savi.com.

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