Quatech Developing Complete Line of RFID Readers for Mobile and Stationary Applications

Business Wire, June 16, 2004

HUDSON, Ohio -- New Line Leverages Quatech Connectivity Expertise and Leading-Edge RFID Technology from SkyeTek

Quatech, Inc., a leading supplier of data connectivity solutions, announced its plans to develop a complete line of RFID readers for a variety of computing environments, including mobile and stationary applications. Implemented with advanced SkyeTek RFID reader modules, these new devices will deliver the best in RFID technology coupled with the proven reliability of Quatech connectivity products.

"This new RFID line is a natural progression of our rich history of helping customers address serial, network, and mobile connectivity requirements," said Steve Runkel, Quatech's President and CEO. "RFID is the latest execution of our strategy to provide products that Quatech customers use to leverage their investments in current systems while taking advantage of the latest technology advances."

"SkyeTek is pleased to partner with Quatech to develop innovative RFID reader solutions that leverage Quatech's extensive expertise in data connectivity," said Jonathan Bein, Ph.D., SkyeTek's president. "This partnership is positioned to meet a growing demand for RFID devices across a wide variety of computing environments."

Since its inception in 1983, Quatech has served Fortune 500 and SMB customers in all industries. Quatech's new RFID line will include readers for PCMCIA, SDIO, serial and Bluetooth interfaces. In addition, the company will produce wired and wireless network-enabled devices. In conjunction with SkyeTek, the company displayed its first prototype--a network-enabled RFID reader that can be remotely accessed and controlled via Ethernet--at the RFID World conference in Denver, CO last April. Products are scheduled for release Q4 2004.

For more information see www.quatech.com, e-mail sales@quatech.com, or call 800-553-1170.

About Quatech

Quatech delivers the industry's most reliable data connectivity solutions. Customers include Fortune 500 and SMB companies as well as OEMs, VARs and System Integrators in industries including financial services, retail, industrial control, security, aerospace, and hospitality. Headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, Quatech sells and supports its solutions both direct and through a global network of resellers and distributors. www.quatech.com.

About SkyeTek

SkyeTek develops and manufactures the most flexible, easily embedded and low-cost advanced radio frequency identification (RFID) read/write modules for OEMs, VARs and Systems Integrators to meet the demands of emerging RFID markets worldwide. SkyeTek is based in Boulder, Colorado. www.skyetek.com.