LEGIC® Strengthens Its Position In Central and Eastern Europe – New partnership with Hungarian G4S Security Systems Ltd. Microraab Division

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd - Contactless Smart Card Technology

LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, the world leading supplier of contactless smart card technology for personal identification applications, and G4S Security Systems Ltd Microraab Division have signed a license agreement.

G4S Security Systems are LEGIC's first license partner in Hungary. With their broad domestic and international contacts, the Hungarian security specialist strengthens LEGIC's position in Central and Eastern Europe.

Group 4 Securicor plc is a leading international security services company operating in some 100 countries around the world with over 360,000 employees. The Group has a market leading position in all sectors of security in many parts of Europe offering high quality security solutions to its customers. The Hungarian Group 4 Securicor companies supply a complete range of security services, including manned guarding, remote monitoring and security technology.

G4S Security Systems Ltd is the technical solution provider company of the Group in Hungary. The Microraab Division located in Győr was founded in 1985 as a small private cooperative, successfully developing, producing and implementing security systems for local clients. Since the early 90's Microraab Electronics has became a leading company in RFID and smart card business. In 2006 the company has been bought by G4S Security Systems Ltd, and soon Microraab

Electronics has been integrated into G4S Security Systems Ltd as Microraab Division. G4S Security Systems Ltd today employs more then 200 professional experts and technicians. The 2006 turnover of G4S Security Systems Ltd was 12 million Euro including 2.5 million Euro profit. From the company's head office in Budapest, they offer security services and products from planning to turn-key implementation.

G4S Security Systems Ltd designs, develops, implements and services solutions such as access control and time & attendance applications both as in-house and as licensed security products and systems. They supply software and hardware, tailored exactly to their customers' needs. Their access control systems are computer controlled, centrally programmed and monitored. An important role is played by the contactless technologies, like the multifunctional LEGIC all-in-one-card technology for personal identification applications.

As renowned specialist, G4S Security Systems Ltd also conducts surveys and feasibility studies, and provides consultancy, cost efficiency checks and trainings. Their individualised solutions have successfully been installed in industrial firms, banks, governmental institutions, power stations, computer centres, car parks and transport companies, and have revolutionised access control and time & attendance solutions. In combination with their own expertise, G4S Security Systems are well prepared to cater for highest expectations regarding know-how, partnership and quality.

George Boros, CEO of G4S Security Systems Ltd, is sure, that the LEGIC licence creates new opportunities: "We are always keen to find the state-of-the-art solution to our clients' specific problems. We also believe in cutting-edge technology and cooperative networks. With LEGIC at our side, we secure our standards and introduce the leading supplier of contactless personal identification technology in Hungary. All our clients will benefit from this partnership - just as much as we do."

Stephen Neff, Vice President Sales & Business Development at LEGIC Identsystems Ltd, also appreciates the partnership with the Hungarian firm: "With their experience and their strive for market leadership, quality and latest technology, G4S Security Systems Ltd is an ideal partner to promote our contactless smart card in Hungary. The partnership also provides us with another gateway into Central and Eastern Europe. We share the belief of G4S Security Systems in networks and reliable partnerships. Our two companies will, for the best of all future LEGIC users in the area, inspire each other."

Zurich/Switzerland, Budapest/Hungary, March 2007

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