Network Technology PLC
28 April 2006


28 April 2006


   Sharp collaborates with Ringdale to run its FollowMe(TM) print/copy access
            control and accounting software on Sharp MFPs and Printers


GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Ringdale is working with Sharp to run its FollowMe(TM)
Printing software on Sharp MFPs and desktop printers. The FollowMe(TM) software
provides Sharp customers with a coherent approach to manage multifunctional
copier access and deliver accurate usage accounting.

The FollowMe(TM) solution enhances Sharp's award-winning MFP security* by
preserving document privacy. When a document is printed, the unique FollowMe(TM)
Queue Server holds the document in a queue until the user identifies him/herself
at any network-connected multifunctional copier. Compatibility of FollowMe(TM)
with most other printing devices allows the user to migrate to Sharp MFPs and
printers at their own pace while providing a coherent print management solution
that manages user activity. Users can be given rights to specific MFP services
such as copy, print or fax in color or black and white.

Ringdale's VP of Sales and Marketing, Tony Edwards commented "We are pleased to
add Sharp to our list of approved FollowMe(TM) vendors and to add Sharp MFPs to
our customers' choice of printing solutions. The FollowMe(TM) secure printing
and accounting solution will provide Sharp customers with printer roaming,
enhanced security and cost accounting capabilities."

Sharp's Vice President of Marketing, Mike Marusic said "Sharp is committed to
providing our dealers with applications that maximize the productivity of our
MFPs and printers while minimizing the needed administrative support such as
gathering user activity reports. Sharp's collaboration with Ringdale enhances
our multilayered security strategy and will enable our customers to manage their
document output securely and efficiently."


* Sharp was awarded a BERTL's Best of 2005 Award for "Best Security
Solution Suite."


Issued on behalf of Network Technology PLC by David Foxman, Tavistock
Communications, Tel: 020 7920 3150


Notes to editors

Sharp Electronics Corporation is the Mahwah, N.J.-based marketing and sales
subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of the core
technologies that are integral to shaping the next generation of home
entertainment products, appliances, networked, multifunctional office solutions,
solar energy and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands
include AQUOS(R) Liquid Crystal Televisions, 1-Bit(TM) digital audio products,
SharpVision(R) projection products, Carousel(R) microwaves, IMAGER(TM) digital
multifunctional systems, and Notevision(R) multimedia projectors. Sharp
Electronics Corporation employs approximately 2,000 people throughout the U.S.
supporting more than 50 product lines.

Ringdale is part of the Network Technology Plc. Group of Companies listed on the
London Stock Exchange (NTY.L). Ringdale has been in the forefront of innovative
document management and security solutions for over a decade and is supplying
its technology to and through many of the top brand names in the industry.



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