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Wherify and SEAC Bring Enhanced GPS-Based Personal Location Services to Argentina; SEAC Commits to Initial Purchase of 15,000 WherifonesREDWOOD SHORES, Calif. & BUENOS AIRES, Argentina --(Business Wire)-- March 9, 2006 -- Wherify Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB:WFYW), a leading developer of patented wireless location products and services for family safety and communications, and SEAC, a provider of automated services and control systems and GPS-based fleet management and logistics in Argentina, today announced an agreement that would position the two firms as key players in the Argentinean Location-Based Services market. Under the agreement, SEAC has committed to an initial purchase of 15,000 Wherifone G550(R) GSM/GPS Locator Phones over a twelve month period. Wherify's Global Location Services Center will provide the core location management and mapping support for location-enabled communications and GPS location/safety services. "We're very excited about working with SEAC to provide the benefits of the Wherifone GPS family safety phone to Argentinean consumers," said Timothy Neher, Founder and CEO of Wherify. "SEAC will be able to offer Wherify-enabled personal location services that can enhance peoples' lives, boost personal security, combat theft and help families stay in touch and locate each other." "At SEAC, we're always driving to provide our customers with the best services and technology, and Wherify's location technology will help us deliver the latest in personal location and communications services and open new market opportunities," said Jose Luis Blanco, President of SEAC. "This technology could help consumers in their daily lives with location-enabled personal concierge and safety services, enhance our current fleet management services and open up these services to new users, and enhance the effectiveness of public safety agencies -- from fire crews and ambulances, to police units. Wherify-enabled services will offer real benefits to the Argentinean public." About The Wherifone The Wherifone provides affordable peace-of-mind to the modern mobile family. The slim, small and lightweight Tri-Band GSM cell phone (900/1800/1900 and 850/1800/1900) weighs under 70 grams and features incoming and outgoing calling, five programmable buttons for one touch dialing, a headset jack, and a backlit LCD display. The absence of a traditional dial pad helps parents and caregivers manage the expense of out-going calls, and provides ease-of-use. As well as two-way voice calling, the Wherifone features Enhanced-GPS location technology that lets it be located in lightly obstructed areas, such as many types of wood frame buildings and vehicles, and under dense foliage. The cell phone is supported by a Location Service Center which can be accessed 24 X 7 by telephone or the Internet to locate and plot a device's position on both street maps and aerial photographs. Small businesses can also use the Wherifone to manage and communicate with mobile workers, manage the location of small fleets of trucks or delivery vehicles and coordinate dispatch destinations with drivers. The preprogrammed one-touch dialing buttons also help the small business owner manage communications expenses. The absence of a traditional dial pad prevents workers from using the Wherifone for personal calls and incurring unauthorized expenses, while at the same time insuring they can make necessary calls to up to five pre-defined locations. About SEAC SEAC (Services and Equipment for Automation and Control) is a privately-held Argentina-based company that develops high level engineering M2M hardware and software, the production and provision of automated retail systems and the provision of associated services, fleet management and tracking services, the development and implementation of control and management systems, the provision of maintenance and repair services, and consultancy and support services. SEAC's objective is to continue to satisfy the demands of their clients and of the market, and maintains a heavy focus on the design and development of new solutions for the market place. About Wherify Wireless, Inc. Wherify Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB:WFYW) is a leading developer of patented wireless location products and services for family safety, communications, and law enforcement. The company's portfolio of intellectual property includes its proprietary integration of the US Government's Global Positioning System (GPS) and wireless communication technologies; its patented back-end location service; the Wherifone(TM) GPS locator phone which provides real-time location information and lets families with pre-teens, seniors, or those with special needs, stay connected and in contact with each other; and its FACES(R) industry-leading facial composite technology, which is currently being used by thousands of public safety agencies worldwide. Founded in 1998, the company is located in Redwood Shores, California. Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" and similar expressions) should be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including general conditions in the relevant industries and markets, the impact of competitive products, intellectual property issues and the other factors described in Wherify's periodic filings with the SEC. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release. Wherify, Wherify Wireless and FACES are registered trademarks of Wherify Wireless, Inc. Wherifone is a trademark of Wherify Wireless, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
