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ClearOrbit and PEAK Technologies Form Alliance to Provide Integrated Supply Chain Execution, Automated Data Collection & RFID Solutions

AUSTIN, Texas Oct. 28, 2004

New Alliance Combines Expertise of Both Firms to Deliver Comprehensive Solution for Manufacturers and Distributors

ClearOrbit, the leading provider of real-time supply chain execution (SCE) software solutions, today announced a new alliance with PEAK Technologies, an RR Donnelley company (NYSE: RRD). PEAK is a leading international provider of automatic identification/data collection (AIDC) solutions, enterprise mobility and ongoing support services. This alliance will combine ClearOrbit's expertise providing supply chain execution to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) users and PEAK's extensive capability for enterprise data capture, printing and systems integration.

Under the terms of the agreement, PEAK is authorized to resell ClearOrbit's software, and ClearOrbit becomes a Solutions Partner under the PEAK Enterprise Partner Program. The PEAK Enterprise Partner Program provides a means and framework to accelerate solutions to the marketplace with companies whose products, processes and people are inline with PEAK's strategy and culture.

For ERP users that seek a single-source solution to integrate their automated data collection, RFID, label compliance, and supply chain execution, the new PEAK-ClearOrbit alliance brings together implementation expertise and unmatched knowledge anywhere in the global logistics and supply chain sectors.

Over 250 leading manufacturers and distributors use ClearOrbit products to enable real-time supply chain execution solutions, integrated in real-time to their corporate ERP system. Through PEAK's alliance with ClearOrbit, these legacy customers, along with new customers, can mobilize their supply chain through workflow process optimization, turnkey wireless hardware/software integration, and automated data collection.

ClearOrbit and PEAK also offer integrated RFID solutions that feature interoperability of both RFID and bar code, are compliant with the RFID programs of such customers as Wal-Mart and the Department of Defense, and can even accomplish such difficult tasks as printing RFID tags over the Internet in remote or drop-ship manufacturer environments.

"Together, ClearOrbit and PEAK can reduce the complexity and risk associated with integrating mobile data collection, supply chain execution, and ERP," said Tom Dziersk President & CEO of ClearOrbit. "We can offer this through our rapid deployment of pre-integrated solutions that use a flexible rules engine, and vendor-independent hardware, tagging, and process optimization."

"PEAK Technologies strives to be the provider of choice to current and prospective customers. Our decisions to form alliances are entered into only after thorough evaluation and due diligence," said Adrian Thomas, President and CEO, PEAK Technologies. "ClearOrbit's expertise in process automation complements PEAK's skills in automated data collection, mobility solutions, and systems integration. Our alliance allows us to provide solutions that leverage and extend enterprise systems internally and in collaboration with trading partners, eliminate errors and reduce latency in inventory flow to respond to real-time demand change."

About PEAK Technologies

PEAK Technologies, an RR Donnelley company, is an international provider of automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) systems, enterprise mobility solutions and ongoing service and support. PEAK's primary applications include solutions for warehousing, manufacturing, distribution and field-based operations. PEAK's market leadership and strong financial management provide stability and assurance that solutions are delivered with long-term support. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland (USA), PEAK Technologies has more than 800 employees with locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information, visit www.peaktech.com, email info@peaktech.com, or call PEAK at (888) 275-7325.

About ClearOrbit

Since 1994, ClearOrbit has assisted more than 250 clients in automating and controlling their supply chain execution processes. ClearOrbit extends enterprise systems value with proven Supply Chain Execution (SCE) and Collaborative Supply Management (CSM) software solutions that allow customers to fully leverage their investment in enterprise applications while also gaining additional value by incorporating their trading partners into their supply chains. ClearOrbit products work within the existing enterprise system to leverage a "single version of the truth," expanding rather than duplicating functionality to eliminate inefficiencies in the supply chain. By using the customer's data model, ClearOrbit delivers on the promise of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with fully integrated supply chain execution and collaboration solutions that address "last mile functionality" issues inherent in most ERP systems. ClearOrbit customers include Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO), JDS Uniphase (Nasdaq: JDSU), Applied Materials (Nasdaq: AMAT), and Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN). See how enterprise systems can reach a higher level at www.clearorbit.com or call us at 800-324-5143.

CONTACT: ClearOrbit Dan Kubala, 512-735-4312 Dan.Kubala@clearorbit.com or Wagner MMS John D. Wagner, 919-929-8429 JDWagner@wagnerpr.com Brian P. Strombotne, 919-676-4321 Bstrombotne@wagnerpr.com

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