PLC and sensors providing automation and realtimeanalytics

The collaboration will enable BT Supply Chain Solutions to deliver enhanced andhighly scalable real-time supply-chain, asset and operational visibilitysolutions utilizing next-generation Radio Frequency Identification (RFID),wireless and sensor technologies based on the Omnitrol Networks platform. TheOMNITROL platform integrates a powerful Edge Application and Service CreationEngine (EASE) for delivering integrated real-time asset and work-in-process(WIP) visibility solutions at a very competitive total cost of ownership (TCO). "We are delighted to be working with Omnitrol as it will strengthen our existingcapabilities within BT Supply Chain Solutions and enable us to better addressour customers requirements to improve the operational efficiency of theirsupply chains. The versatile OMNITROL platform allows BT Supply Chain Solutionsto quickly customize solutions, and to meet individual customer needs," saidKeith Sherry, GM, BT Supply Chain Solutions. "This will enable our customers tobenefit from significant operational efficiency improvements, with the potentialto reduce operating costs; improve real-time visibility of their products &reusable assets, and increase accuracy of order fulfillment resulting inimproved customer service - all of which contribute to gaining and retainingcompetitive advantage." The OMNITROL creates a secure peer-to-peer business application network acrossmulti-site, multi-enterprise shop-floor operations into an integrated smartvisibility infrastructure. The OMNITROL application network establishes acollaborative environment with end-to-end real-time operational visibilitybetween B2B partners.

"In todays globally outsourced business climate, thedemand for accurate planning through global operational visibility has become acritical priority for all organizations," added Sherry. "The OMNITROL network appliance architecture lends itself very well to BT GlobalServices network-based solutions and managed services strategy," said RajSaksena, President and CEO of Omnitrol Networks. "We are privileged to beselected by BT Global Services, whose agile approach toward innovation isenabling the rapid adoption of global traceability services and solutions fortracking assets and supply-chains, optimizing business performance and improvingoverall customer satisfaction." OMNITROL integrates seamlessly with passive and active RFID, ultra-wide band andWi-Fi RTLS, mobile handhelds, PLC and sensors providing automation and real-timeanalytics, visibility and alerts directly from the shop-floor without requiringany manual intervention or change to existing business processes. The OMNITROLNetwork removes middleware and back-end systems complexity by delivering ascalable real-time EPC compliant asset tracking and pedigree captureinfrastructure. The simple and versatile system is manageable from theshop-floor and can substantially reduce the cost of ownership while providingpowerful services such as workflow service creation and emulation, back-endintegration, including web-based device and service management About Omnitrol Networks, Inc.Omnitrol Networks Inc. is a leading provider of complete EPC-based businessapplication solutions for the wireless, RFID and sensor automation market. Thecompany's award-winning OMNITROL appliance and Edge Application and ServicesEngine (EASE) software have pioneered the market for "Always On" real-timeoperational visibility, traceability and automation solutions.

Omnitrol Networks is aprivately held company with corporate headquarters in Mountain View, California,USA. Additional information about Omnitrol Networks products and services areavailable at BTBT is one of the worlds leading providers of communications solutions andservices operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include theprovision of networked IT services globally; local, national and internationaltelecommunications services to ourcustomers for use at home, at work and on themove; broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobileproducts and services. BT consists principally of four lines of business: BTGlobal Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale.In the year ended 31 March 2008, BT Groups revenue was 20,704 million withprofit before taxation and specific items of 2,506 million.British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plcand encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group.