Open Options partners with XceedID to deliver multi-technology card reader solutions

Carrollton, Texas (September 1, 2005) – Open Options, Inc., a worldwide provider of integrated security management systems, has signed an OEM agreement with XceedID allowing them to resell XceedID’s line of multi-technology cards and readers for access control solutions.

Open Options will offer XCeedID cards and readers as part of its line of access control products which includes its NPower DNA™ security management software. The NPower DNA open software system runs on a Microsoft platform and can be scaled to answer specific customer needs such as integrating human resources, IT and contractor databases into one cohesive system. Among its many features, the software can monitor alarms, trace an individual's card usage, and monitor and assign access to specific doors throughout a facility.

John Menzel, CEO/President of the XceedID Corporation states, "Open Options and XceedID share the philosophy of offering high quality and innovative security products along with products specifically designed for ease of use in enterprise wide deployments. The XceedID Multi-Technology reader line combined with Open Options access control systems should result in maximum value for end customers. We are very pleased about our new OEM relationship with Open Options."

About Open Options

Open Options, Inc. provides, open-architecture, multi-document access control software applications offering scalable solutions that integrate the latest technologies. Open Options also manufactures electronic hardware to secure physical access to facilities. All products are provided through limited distributorship. For more information about Open Options, please visit their website at: www.openoptionsinc.com.