Alliance to deliver next-generation brand security solutions
Vernon Hills, IL - June 10, 2002
Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq:ZBRA), a world leader in bar code and
other on-demand printing solutions, today announced that it has formed
a strategic alliance with GenuOne, Inc. to help companies protect their
intellectual property. GenuOne, a member of Zebra's Systems Integrator
(ZSI) Program, is a leading provider of brand security technologies to
combat counterfeiting and product diversion, and has developed
next-generation technologies that will allow Zebra clients to secure,
authenticate and track products throughout their value chain. The
alliance is a response to the growing issue of intellectual property
theft around the world.
"Zebra is pleased to be working closely with GenuOne, a
recognized leader in the rapidly emerging field of on-demand Brand
Security printing solutions," said Barry Knott, Vice President and
General Manager of Zebra's supplies division. "Counterfeiting and gray
market diversion is a nearly $300 billion a year problem for today's
Fortune 1000 companies," according to Jeffrey Unger, CEO of GenuOne.
"Together, GenuOne and Zebra have the experience, technology and
products to provide complete on-demand brand security solutions."
As part of the agreement, GenuOne will incorporate its
proprietary technologies with Zebra's leading on-demand printing
solutions. Integrating these security protocols with Zebra products
will allow Zebra customers to authenticate and protect what they print.
Jeffrey Unger, CEO of GenuOne said, "The opportunity to integrate our
technologies into Zebra systems will enable Zebra and GenuOne to
provide their client base with seamless end-to-end solutions that are
both flexible and scalable. We look forward to working with Zebra for
many years to come."
In an effort to combat the problems arising from rapid
technological advancements and the pervasiveness of the Internet,
companies must utilize technology and tactics, like those offered
through this new alliance, in building a comprehensive brand security
program. The Zebra-GenuOne partnership creates a flexible solution for
the timely and pressing business problem of protecting brand value for
market-leading companies. The integrated system now available through
this alliance enables companies to recapture lost revenue and protect
consumers from counterfeit products.
About GenuOne
GenuOne systems enable companies to
secure their value chain from counterfeiting, product diversion and
intellectual property theft in the physical world and on the Internet.
GenuOne's portfolio of technologies for comprehensive authentication
and tracking of products helps GenuOne's clients minimize price,
channel and brand erosion, customer dissatisfaction, and loss in
shareholder value. For more information, please visit www.genuone.com.
About Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies (Nasdaq:ZBRA) delivers innovative and reliable
on-demand printing solutions to businesses and governments in more than
90 countries around the world. A broad range of applications benefit
from Zebra℠ - brand thermal bar code label and receipt printers and
Eltron™-brand card printers, resulting in enhanced security, increased
productivity, improved quality, lower costs and better customer
service. The company, with an installed base of more than two million
printers, also offers software, connectivity solutions and printing
supplies. Information about Zebra bar code products can be found at www.zebra.com. The company�s online site for thermal printing supplies is www.zipzebra.com.
GenuOne is a registered trademark of GenuOne, Inc. All rights reserved.