Tyco Electronics Announces RFID Alliance with Keytone Technologies to Offer System Solutions for DoD Mandate


HARRISBURG, Pa. - May 14, 2007 - Tyco Electronics announced a strategic alliance with KeyTone Technologies aimed at providing comprehensive solutions to companies who need to meet the Department of Defense's mandate on the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) for electronic product codes (ePC) on all products.

The expertise of Tyco Electronics in RFID labels, hi-memory tags, readers, and antennas combined with the strength of KeyTone Technologies in enterprise-level RFID software enables companies dealing with the DoD to meet the RFID mandate efficiently and cost effectively.

"Now companies can eliminate the tedious and expensive integration that comes with working with multiple suppliers," said Eric Freid, Director Global Business Development for RFID Products at Tyco Electronics. "The alliance between Tyco Electronics and KeyTone provides a world-class combination of hardware, software, and support-all engineered to provide a scalable, low-risk RFID solution with a fast ROI in order to meet the DoD mandate."

For more information on comprehensive RFID solutions from Tyco Electronics Corporation, contact Tyco Electronics' Product Information Center at 1-866-440-RFID (7343) or visit rfid.tycoelectronics.com.

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS
Tyco Electronics, currently a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions and wireless systems, with 2006 sales of US$12.7 billion to customers in 150 countries. Tyco Electronics designs, manufactures and markets products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is its customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at www.tycoelectronics.com.

ABOUT KEYTONE TECHNOLOGIES
KeyTone is focused on delivering end-to-end solutions for enabling enterprises with RFID technology. Our goal is to help companies improve their enterprise efficiency and visibility by developing RFID enabled applications and integrating RFID infrastructure with enterprise applications using our RFID platforms. KeyTone is headquartered in California. For more information, visit www.keytonetech.com

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