Appian Technology plc / Ticker: APN / Market: AIM / Sector: Technology

14 August 2008

Appian Technology plc ('Appian' or 'the Company')

PlateScan Featured on US TV show "Jacked"

Appian Technology plc, the AIM listed provider of Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems ('ANPR') and traffic management products and solutions, announces that ANPR products supplied by PlateScan Inc., the Company's US Original Equipment Manufacturer ('OEM') partner, will be featured in action on a new crime focussed reality TV show being broadcast on US television from August 22nd.  

The A&E Network show, "Jacked" will follow the exploits of the Essex Union (NJ) Auto Theft Task Force in Newark, New Jersey. The Task Force uses PlateScan technology to assist in the identification and recovery of stolen vehicles used by criminals for robbery, drug dealing and other illegal activities in the City. 

Appian Chairman Pat Ryan said, "This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the benefits that the utilisation of our ANPR products can bring to security and law enforcement agencies in the field.  We are gaining further penetration in the US as the effectiveness of our technology is recognised and we are working closely with our partners to translate this interest into sales." 

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For further information visit www.appian-tech.com or contact:

Pat Ryan               Appian Technology plc                     Tel: 01628 554 754

Hugo de Salis        St. Brides Media & Finance             Tel: 020 7236 1177

Tom Griffiths         Arbuthnot Securities                         Tel: 020 7012 2000    

Notes to Editors:

Appian Technology plc is a leading provider of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) based enforcement, crime reduction, counter terrorism and traffic management systems and products. It provides products to a diverse growing global market, helping both governments, local authorities, national and international police forces and commercial organisations in all aspects of security, surveillance and traffic management.

Appian's key products include the world leading Talon ANPR solution as well as the recently launched Cobra and Stinger range of ANPR products.  The Cobra ANPR camera has the unique capability of reading vehicle license plates at a range of 45 metres whilst the Stinger ANPR camera can be used on both mobile and road side applications. The Company has an active R&D department, which continues to develop and customise new products for international markets.

PlateScan Inc (www.platescan.com), is a leader in developing and distributing technology products for law enforcement. With both ANPR (PlateScan™, which incorporates license plate recognition technology licensed from Appian Technology plc) and information sharing and data management (CrimeConnect™) products, PlateScan has provided public safety agencies with efficient and cost-effective tools to help solve crime. 

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