Appian Technology PLC

Company

In response to a number of high profile terrorist attacks in the UK in the early 1990's, Racal Research was briefed by the UK Government to develop a high performance license plate recognition (ALPR) system to be used in all weathers, visibilities and at high speeds. The system was designed to assist in the prevention of terrorist attacks, and to deny terrorists the use of the roads. In particular, to prevent and deter the use of Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED's) as a means of attack.

At the same time, In 1994 National Avionics Limited was asked to develop an accurate vehicle counting and management system for a large multi storey car park.

Appian Technology PLC was established in 2000 by the acquisition of Appian Traffic Technologies plc, the owner of the Navigator system, Racal Messenger Limited, the owner of the Talon license plate recognition system and Resero Technology Systems Limited, the owner of a microwave vehicle tagging system. The United States operation was originally founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in late 2006.

Today our Talon license plate recognition system is in operation in over 100 highly successful units across America. Our client base in America includes multiple police departments who have chosen Talon as their prefered ALPR recognition software. The product is also used for anti-terrorism, access control, journey time analysis, crime reduction, enforcement, congestion charging and security. Navigator, our parking guidance information system, has also been developed into a city-wide parking guidance system and is now in use in many British cities and towns.

There are growing opportunities for our product on an international scale as traffic congestion rises, as the requirement for road user charging increases and as the requirement for vehicle surveillance remains an important part of the security necessary to safeguard our daily lives and businesses.

Appian has a strong culture of customer service and is proud of its entrepreneurial focus. We are committed to developing our products further and to ensuring that we have satisfied customers. In addition, we intend to expand our business by acquiring suitable complementary businesses, which will contribute to strengthening our operations and providing a good return to our shareholders. Appian is also seeking to develop its core business by increasing its focus on international sales and entering into partnerships to increase our business and expand our customer base.

Appian shares are traded on the London stock Echange AIM - symbol APN.