CTS North America Debuts LS100IP Internet-enabled Check Scanner
with Esprida remote management software at BAI

Las vegas, NV - November 13, 2007 - CTS North America today announced, here at BAI, a new version of its popular LS100 check scanner that is able to interact with remote management software over the Internet. Called the LS100IP, the new Esprida-enabled™ IP-addressable unit communicates with back end systems to aid in error detection and remediation, data collection and reporting.

The LS100IP is designed to simplify branch automation by enabling multiple users at a branch location to share one or a few LS100IP units over a Local Area Network (LAN). The units can be easily deployed to branches with managed installation and activation.

The LS100IP supports Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP systems, as well as Linux. It features a reading speed of 500mm/sec (19.7in/sec) with throughputs of up to 52 documents per minute. Flexible reader formats, front and rear image cameras and automatic document feeder, as well as document stamping and other features, are also available. Special features available only on the LS100IP are SSL secure protocols, 10Mb built-in memory for backup and rollback, and the ability to be an onboard application client allowing integrators to download applications directly into the unit.

"The LS100IP facilitates flexible deployments in remote offices while maintaining centralized management," said Alex Trombetta, CTS North America CEO. "It is ideal for distributed networks and branch offices, also allowing shared use of peripherals. We’ve taken all of the capabilities of our standard LS100 line and made them available for managed IP environments. The LS100IP is the first ever driverless browsable scanner – users just open a browser to pull-up scanned images – and it is fully compatible with applications supporting the CTS line of scanners."

Esprida participates in demo at BAI

CTS North America is demonstrating the LS100IP at BAI in Booth #1845 with Esprida Corporation. Esprida provides visibility into an LS100IP deployment with advanced out-of-the box capabilities and remote functionality. The Esprida demo exhibits automated error detection and remediation, scheduling and content package distribution using dynamic grouping, as well as customized reports based on user roles.

"Esprida is pleased to work with CTS as it establishes new standards for automating branch operations," said Anila Jobanputra, president of Esprida. "The LS100IP is Esprida-enabled™ providing greater visibility into device operations. Together, we make device data available to multiple systems in a bank’s infrastructure and merge it with data from other systems to give a complete picture and full control of branch performance."

The LS100IP Internet-enabled, addressable check scanner is available through authorized CTS North America resellers and systems integrators.

About Esprida Corporation

Esprida is an innovator in the development of device management solutions. Esprida offers an enterprise solution that enables businesses to manage and control networks of devices in diverse locations from a Web browser. Esprida Enterprise™ delivers device-generated intelligence and device-oriented analytics to maximize availability, enhance the user experience, increase revenue and transform business strategies and operations. Esprida Corporation is a privately held company with offices in the U.S. and Canada. www.esprida.com

About CTS

CTS is a private industrial group consisting of four companies: CTS Electronics; CTS Cashpro; CTS Manufacturing and CTS North America. Founded in 1980, CTS is the leading manufacturer of cash and check solutions for tellers, back offices, self-service systems and retail point-of-sale counters. CTS has installed more than 1,000,000 banking peripherals and over 100,000 scanners at end user locations across five continents.

CTS is uniquely positioned in the banking automation industry and is ready to support the worldwide growing demand for banking solutions. The extensive CTS catalog includes Document Processing Devices (Scanners, Readers, Encoders), Card Personalization Printers, OEM Modules and Dispensers, Cash Recycling, Coin Recycling and Processing Systems.

For further information call 781-685-4999, email sales@ctsna.com or visit www.ctsna.com

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