OAT Completes Successful RFID Deployment for HP; OAT EPC-IS Edge Server Deployment Provides HP with Supply Chain Efficiencies

Business Wire, May 24, 2004

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2004

OATSystems, Inc., the leading provider of software for the High-Resolution Supply Chain(TM), today announced that its flagship OAT EPC-IS Edge Server has been successfully deployed by HP, to track cases of printer cartridges from a manufacturing site to a distribution center.

OAT EPC-IS Edge Server 3.0 is enabling HP to track cases of printer cartridges with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to manage the flow of goods across its supply chain lifecycle. By tracking each individual case as it travels through HP's internal supply chain, OAT is enabling HP to dramatically improve supply chain efficiencies at its manufacturing site and separate distribution center in Virginia.

"As an early adopter of RFID in its own supply chain operations, HP is experiencing, firsthand, the benefits of being able to track the location of individual cases in real-time with OAT EPC-IS Edge Server," said Prasad Putta, CEO of OAT. "The technology allows companies like HP to optimize manufacturing and distribution operations."

The OAT solution enables HP to track printer cartridges from the beginning of packaging operations, to the point of shipment and in the future, to a retail store. By providing end-to-end visibility across HP's manufacturing and distribution facilities, OAT is helping HP identify and reduce waste and inefficiency in the areas of shipping, receiving, order accuracy and inventory management.

"OAT software creates a high-resolution view of our supply chain, enabling greater efficiency and enhanced customer service by ensuring the optimal flow of product straight through from production to final customer delivery," said Ian Robertson, director of RFID at HP. "HP is unique in that the company utilizes RFID technology in its own supply chain, while also providing RFID services to other businesses. Working with OAT provides us with insight into the end-user experience, and enables us to offer our customers a comprehensive range of RFID consulting and integration services."

ABOUT OAT EPC-IS EDGE SERVER

OAT EPC-IS Edge Server powers the RFID-powered Electronic Product Code (EPC) Networks deployed by many of the world's leading retail, defense, pharmaceutical and CPG companies. By capturing, managing and distributing EPC information, OAT EPC-IS Edge Server enables these businesses--for the first time--to optimize manufacturing and distribution operations based on a high-resolution view of product movements within the supply chain. OAT EPC-IS Edge Server is a proven industrial-strength solution. For more information about OAT EPC-IS Edge Server, please visit http://www.oatsystems.com/solutions.shtml.> About OAT

OATSystems, Inc. is the leading provider of software for the High-Resolution Supply Chain(TM). OAT powers the EPC networks of many of the world's largest retail, defense CPG and pharmaceutical companies. First released in 2001, OAT is the world's most widely deployed EPC software solution. OAT has been involved in the creation of the EPC industry from day one and has assembled the industry's most respected team of EPC experts. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.oatsystems.com.