Octave Technology Executive to Present at Data Center World Conference

College Park, MD - February 16, 2004 - Octave Technology, Inc., a leader in industrial and facilities-focused uses of RFID and other Auto-ID technology, today announced that Richard Stack  has been selected as a Session Leader at the 2004 Data Center World in Las Vegas, NV. Mr. Stack will lead an educational session titled, "Auto-ID in the Data Center: Improving Asset Management".

Data Center World 2004 is being held April 5-8 at the Rio Hotel & Casino and is hosted by AFCOM, the world’s premier association for data center and facilities managers (www.afcom.com).

Mr. Stack, a recognized expert in the use of innovative technologies to solve core business processes, will focus on how data center and facilities managers can improve equipment maintenance and management procedures. Mr. Stack’s presentation will provide examples of existing and future applications, outline the features and benefits of a selected sample of technologies, and outline implementation methods for those desiring to bring Auto-ID into their facility or data center.

Many of the world’s leading organizations are leveraging different technologies to streamline asset management and maintenance, facility and site security, and inventory tracking.

Mr. Stack will also discuss key market trends, including the impact of RFID, and the advances in communications (Bluetooth, 802.11) that will enable and connect enterprise wide implementations of these technologies and their applications.

Mr. Stack’s presentation will be available through Octave Technology’s website on/ after April 12, 2004.

About Octave Technology
Octave Technology Inc. is software product company whose applications allow for the simple and successful deployment of RFID and Auto-ID technologies.  Octave Technology's solutions utilize various Auto-ID technologies, including contact memory, bar coding and RFID to help organizations manage their physical assets and technical infrastructure.  Coupled with Octave software, virtually any industry or organization can view and utilize their asset data in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

Founded in 2003 and born out of a joint venture between leading technology and engineering firms, Octave Technology is deploying Auto-ID enabled systems in a wide variety of industries. For more information, visit www.octavetech.com