Alien Technology(R) Delivers RFID Solution with HP to Improve Manufacturing and Supply Chain Efficiency

MORGAN HILL, Calif.--Feb. 2, 20068, 2006--Alien Technology Corporation today announced the launch of a radio frequency identification (RFID) solution with HP for retail, consumer packaged goods, automotive and aerospace, transportation, defense and pharmaceutical customers. The offering is designed to help manage inventory with greater efficiency and supply chain visibility.

Under terms of an agreement, the new Gen2 EPCglobal-compliant Alien ALR-9800 Enterprise Reader and Alien tag products will be implemented by HP Services worldwide. Alien and HP will also engage in joint marketing and sales activities.

"We believe customers will be able to recognize significant benefits from the synergy of Alien's and HP's respective RFID offerings," said Susan Pearson, VP Alliances, Alien Technology Corporation. "We look forward to working closely with HP to support RFID adoption and improve customers' returns on their RFID investments."

Alien Technology provides high-performance RFID readers, RFID tags, and professional services, which include RFID training and services to help support deployment of RFID. HP adds HP OpenView management software, HP Services and infrastructure technology -- including industry-standard HP ProLiant servers, high-end HP Integrity Superdome servers, HP StorageWorks technology and printing devices.

A new reseller agreement between the two companies covers all Alien RFID readers and tags, including the new Gen2 EPCglobal-compliant Alien ALR-9800 Enterprise Reader and Alien's battery-assisted passive (BAP) hardware for cold chain management and environmental monitoring. The agreement also includes the educational services of the Alien RFID Academy.

"HP and Alien Technology are offering customers comprehensive and cost-effective solutions that address a broad range of business applications," said Frank Lanza, worldwide director, RFID Services, HP. "As an RFID solutions provider, HP is already familiar with the challenges, trials, compliance and full-scale RFID implementations in our own supply chain, and with Alien we have an expanded offering to bring to our customers."

About Alien Technology

Alien Technology Corporation is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products for global customers in government, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation, and other industries. Using its patented manufacturing process, Fluidic Self Assembly (FSA(R)), Alien manufactures EPC tags in very high-volumes and at low cost. The company provides a family of RFID readers for a variety of applications including supply chain management, logistics, and anti-counterfeiting, to improve inventory management and reduce operating costs. Alien is an active member of EPCglobal. More information about Alien Technology Corporation can be found on the Company's website at www.alientechnology.com .

Alien, Alien Technology, the Alien logo and FSA, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Alien Technology Corporation in the United States and other countries.