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Wherify Announces Global Reseller Agreement With Siemens Communications PDF Print E-mail
Written by Wherify Wireless, Inc   
Wednesday, 12 April 2006

Siemens Communications and Affiliates to Market and Distribute Wherifone GPS Locator Terminal and Services Worldwide

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.-- April 11, 2006--Wherify Wireless, Inc. (OTCBB:WFYW), a leading developer of patented wireless location solutions and services for family safety and communications, today announced a global reseller agreement with Siemens(R) (NYSE:SI) to market and distribute the award-winning Wherifone GSM/GPS locator terminal and personal location and communications services on a worldwide basis. Under the agreement, Siemens and its affiliates have agreed to market and distribute Wherify's Wherifone GSM/GPS locator terminal and location services as a combined turn-key solution. Wherify will provide technical support and provide its customizable carrier-class Global Location Services Center as a core location management and mapping solution for location-enabled communications and GPS location/safety services.


"We're pleased to take our long-standing relationship with Wherify to the next level, and work with them to bring the benefits of personal GPS location and communications services around the world," said Norbert Muhrer, president of the Wireless Modules division at Siemens Communications. "Safety and security remains top of mind today, and the Wherifone's combination of GPS location and wireless communications capabilities can address the enormous market potential we see for improved personal safety capabilities."

"This global agreement with Siemens, a powerhouse in the industry, will bring the benefits of Wherify's location and communications services and technology to users worldwide," said Timothy Neher, CEO and Founder of Wherify Wireless. "By working with Siemens we will be able to strongly position the Wherifone as the end-to-end solution of choice for consumers, businesses and public safety agencies looking for improved personal location and safety services. We're excited about the positive impact this could have on people's lives and livelihoods."

GPS technology is becoming increasingly important to the wireless industry, and Siemens is providing consumer technology makers with the tools, support and dependability they need to get to market faster with compelling wireless location products for consumers and businesses. The Wherifone combines Siemens' world-class GSM/GPRS wireless technology and Aided-GPS functionality to enable a wide range of location services, emergency calling, such as fleet management, vehicle tracking, navigation, and other location-based services.

About The Wherifone

The Wherifone provides affordable peace-of-mind to the modern mobile family. The slim, small and lightweight Tri-Band GSM terminal (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 Aided-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 terminal 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 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 device / terminal 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.

Note: Siemens is a trademark or registered trademark of Siemens AG or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All other company, brand, product and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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.

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