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OTI Africa and BP Southern Africa Expand FuelMaster Network in South Africa

19 September 2000

OTI Africa and BP Southern Africa Expand FuelMaster Network in South Africa

    ROSH PINA, South Africa, Sept. 19 OTI, a pioneer in
contactless smart-card technologies, today announced that its wholly owned
subsidiary, OTI Africa has signed a three year agreement with BP Southern
Africa (BP) to co-operate in the marketing and support of FuelMaster
technology to the fleet and private motorist markets. FuelMaster is BP's
chosen brand name for OTI's Gasoline Management System (GMS) in the African
market.
    The agreement stipulates that BP intends to expand its network of
FuelMaster equipped service stations which implement OTI's GMS products from
approximately 400 today to around 500, creating an extensive network
throughout South Africa.
    The agreement combines the marketing strength of BP and the contactless
expertise of OTI. "We hope to complete our network expansion by the end of
2001 to complement the aggressive marketing program which we have recently
embarked upon," says Bill Burridge, Marketing Technology Manager for BP
Southern Africa.  "In our view, contactless smart-card-based vehicle and
driver ID systems are the refueling and payment mechanisms of the future and
we wish to remain at the forefront of this revolution," he added.
    OTI Africa will provide encoding, vehicle installation, driver training,
maintenance, repair, quality control, customer care, technical support and
development services.  The agreement stipulates compensation to OTI Africa for
these services on the basis of transaction fees relating to fuel volumes
purchased through the FuelMaster system.
    "We are very pleased to expand our collaboration with BP. The GMS system
offers its customers unrivalled security and flexibility, " says Charlotte
Hambly-Nuss, Managing Director of OTI Africa. "This agreement aligns with
OTI's global strategy of providing comprehensive support and involvement in
multiple stages of projects."
    BP and OTI Africa have recently been awarded  tenders  by municipal
authorities such as the South Peninsula Municipality in the Western Cape, the
Cape Town Electricity Department and the Durban Metro Water Board.  During the
first six months of 2000, OTI Africa made significant headway increasing
FuelMaster sales into the fleet market, selling more than 6,000 units.

    About OTI
    Established in 1990 as a smart card developer, OTI (On Track Innovations)
has since expanded into developing numerous applications such as mass transit,
parking, gas management systems, loyalty schemes, ID and secure campuses.  OTI
has established regional offices in Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the US
to market and support its products. The company was awarded the prestigious
ESCAT Award for the "Most Innovative Smart Card Accomplishment of the Year"
for both 1999 and 1997.  OTI is publicly traded on the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange's Neuer Market.
    OTI Africa, a subsidiary of OTI Limited, is responsible for the
distribution, marketing, installation and maintenance of OTI's products and
technology in the African market.  OTI Africa was recently selected as the
technology provider to InfoAfrica for the Infinity Loyalty program.