TOPAZ Technologies, Inc. expands product offerings through partnership with Barcoding.com

Partnership provides medical research facilities greater access to research data through handheld and wireless solutions

AUSTIN, TX and BALTIMORE, MD -- June 24, 2002 -- Austin based TOPAZ Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of regulatory compliant software solutions for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical research organizations worldwide, today announced a strategic development partnership with Baltimore based Barcoding.com.

Barcoding.com has worked closely with TOPAZ Technologies to provide wireless PC access and integrated Palm OS based handheld devices for access to the GRANITE and SCION product lines. Using the latest technology to improve customer efficiencies is paramount to maintaining TOPAZ Technologies leadership position as the premier software solutions provider for managing critical data in medical research and transgenic breeding facilities.

This relationship has strengthened TOPAZ Technologies product offerings and delivered flexibility to our customers to improve the way they collect data in their facilities," remarked J. Patrick Guider, Jr., President of TOPAZ Technologies. We have recognized the need for our products to be more portable for some time now, however, our focus is on delivering regulatory compliant software to the research community. Finding a partner who is an expert in portable data collection technologies enables us to focus on our core competencies while delivering state-of-the-art solutions." Guider continued, In building this relationship with Barcoding.com, TOPAZ can leverage over ten years of business expertise in the wireless arena while continuing to deliver the quality support expected by our customers."

Jay Steinmetz, President of Barcoding.com, added, We anticipate a great partnership ahead with TOPAZ. Barcoding.com serves a broad customer base made up of many different vertical markets. A relationship with TOPAZ allows us industry expertise in the medical research community that is unparalleled, and an opportunity to broaden our business."

About Barcoding.com

Barcoding.com installs and integrates wireless barcode systems utilizing handheld portable devices and provides wireless solutions to many companies in the manufacturing, distribution and warehousing industries. The company's capabilities range from on-site professional services to business-to-business e-commerce. In addition, Barcoding.com is one of the leaders in the field of hand-held data collection devices installed with web-browser based technology. Barcoding.com now runs offices in eight states supporting sales and professional services nationwide. European sales and customer service are handled through the Barcoding.com office in the Netherlands.

About TOPAZ Technologies, Inc.

TOPAZ Technologies, Inc. provides regulatory compliant medical research software to over 80 of the worlds top pharmaceutical, biotech, universities and government research facilities. Their core products, GRANITE and SCION assist researchers and facility management staff with productivity tools to reduce the cost of data collection and dissemination. TOPAZ is headquartered in Austin, TX and has reseller affiliations in Europe and the United Kingdom.

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Media Contacts:

Michael Tucker
TOPAZ Technologies, Inc.
Tel: 512.249.8080 ext. 305
Fax: 512.249.8780
E-mail: mtucker@topazti.com

David Shapiro
Barcoding.com
Tel: 410.385.8532 ext 109
Fax: 410.385.8559
E-mail: davids@barcoding.com