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RNS Number : 8839Q

21st Century Technology PLC

05 December 2016

5 December 2016

21st Century Technology plc

("21st Century" or "the Group")

Engineering services agreement - overseas bus operator

21st Century Technology plc (AIM: C21), the specialist provider of tailored solutions to the transport community, solving complex operational requirements both on and off vehicle, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by a large Antipodean bus operator, to provide training, engineering services and equipment for an important fleet upgrade which includes CCTV & wireless video download systems.

The agreement, denominated in Sterling, has a value of c. £1 million and involves upgrading CCTV and associated connected systems on over 420 vehicles starting with immediate effect. The work is scheduled to complete during 2017.

The bus operator has a total fleet size of over 1,000 buses, approximately 1,900 employees and carries over 50 million passengers a year. Engineers are already on site to commence detailed fleet systems evaluation as well as technical and product training to disseminate awareness of the new on-board technologies.

Russ Singleton, Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are delighted that this new customer has chosen 21st Century as their technical partner to provide engineering support and services as they upgrade their CCTV and introduce wireless video downloads on their fleets. This further demonstrates our capability in providing world-class solutions to major fleets throughout the UK, Continental Europe and now further afield, through a bespoke technical and engineering solution."

A digital copy of this announcement will be available on the Group's website: www.21stplc.com

Enquiries:

21st Century Technology plc	Russ Singleton	Tel: 0844 871 7990
finnCap Limited
Nominated Adviser	Julian Blunt/Scott Mathieson	Tel: 0207 220 0500
Corporate Broking	Malar Velaigam
Media enquiries
Communications Portfolio	Ariane Comstive / Helen Carpanini	Tel: 07785 922 354/ 0207 536 2007

Notes to editors:

'Connected Systems for Connected Journeys'

21st Century Technology is the specialist provider of tailored solutions to the transport community, solving complex operational requirements both on and off the vehicle. Comprised of a Fleet Systems division and a Passenger Systems division, 21st Century Technology provides integrated solutions both on and off the vehicle to deliver 'connected systems for connected journeys'.

Fleet Systems: include CCTV video surveillance; to improve passenger & driver safety, vehicle & driver performance monitoring, real-time on-board IT subsystems management and automatic passenger counting.

Passenger Systems: include the design & manufacture of all the necessary hardware and software for electronic passenger information systems, off-vehicle smart ticketing and way-finding.

With over 20 years' experience in the transport industry, 21st Century Technology specialises in providing innovative, cost-effective technology lead solutions to improve the passenger experience and provide operational benefits to fleet and network operators.

Further information on the company is available on www.21stplc.com or search for 21st Century Technology on LinkedIn and @21stCenturyLtd on Twitter.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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