Erudite Acquires SALCsecure, LLC - Leader in Supply Chain Security Software

Tacoma, WA, February 18, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Erudite Inc., an emerging leader in cargo security technology, today announces the acquisition of SALCsecure LLC, an acknowledged leader in providing intelligent software solution for supply chain security and counter-terrorism.

“The addition of SALCsecure’s software expertise to the Erudite team secures our position as a provider of comprehensive solutions for global supply chain security,” said John Anderson, CEO of Erudite. “SALCsecure came on our radar screen early last year when they were awarded the contract to develop the Global Trade Exchange program for DHS. This advanced software solution is needed globally by both commercial organizations and governments and the team CEO Jerry Gulley assembled to deliver it is breathtaking.”

Through this acquisition, Erudite will be able to provide commercial, military and government customers a comprehensive solution that includes devices for global In Transit Visibility, on-board integrity monitoring, and theft prevention, all supported by advanced threat detection and targeting software. The combination of Erudite and SALC solutions will be able to offer companies in the global supply chain benefits ranging from reductions in theft to reduced carrying and administrative costs as well as addressing air cargo, intermodal and container screening compliance in the United States, Asia and Europe. At the same time significant savings will be offered to customs organizations worldwide while simultaneously providing counterterrorism intelligence.

“We are excited to do our part in bringing this much needed security solution to the market.” said Jerry Gulley. “Erudite’s innovation, knowhow, domain expertise and Intellectual Property make them an excellent fit for SALCsecure.”

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About Erudite

Erudite Inc. is a venture-backed leader in developing on-board devices for cargo theft prevention, tracking, and integrity monitoring. Erudite is also the developer of Synchronous Vibrational Cargo Imaging, the breakthrough acoustic technology for detecting high density materials in cargo containers, using Non Intrusive Interrogation methods.