Royal Dutch Shell Signs Global Framework Agreement With Astrata for Worldwide, In-vehicle Monitoring System

COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 9, 2008 - Astrata Group (OTC Bulletin Board: ATTG) today announced it has agreed to provide Royal Dutch Shell plc with a worldwide In-vehicle Monitoring system (IVMS). Astrata's IVMS will be installed in Shell's 'high risk vehicles' in order to improve standards of driving, reduce accidents, minimize injuries, and monitor driving habits on a real-time basis.

IVMS plays a significant part in Shell's Road Transport Standards Policy to improve its road safety performance. Astrata's IVMS is recommended by Shell to be installed in vehicles operating in countries deemed 'high risk' in terms of their road safety record. These include all countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Russia.

Astrata's IVMS application is fundamentally different from traditionally available off-line monitoring and tracking devices. The company's technology offers real-time data transmission between the asset and the back-end monitoring software, with 'decision making' capability on-board the asset, thereby significantly reducing communication costs and dependency on personnel.

Astrata also offers customers a total service model, with several added value propositions such as data and report management as well as system hosting.

Axel Botzenhardt, Shell Global Discipline Head Land Transport, said "Astrata has already proven its capabilities in a wider scale IVMS implementation program for Shell Brunei. The company has proved it can work with a global organization like Shell and help us to achieve our 'Goal Zero' policy in road transportation, which is to cause 'no hurt to people and no harm to the environment."

"In terms of safety, a major advantage of Astrata's real-time system is the instant notification of driver violations and distress alerts to the operators and management the moment it happens. This capability fits within Shell's stringent safety policies," commented Astrata Executive Chairman, Anthony Harrison. "Our global agreement with Shell is a significant step for Astrata, and another indication of the strength of our strategic growth plan. We believe that this relationship will have significant benefits for the Astrata Group and its shareholders and an opportunity for Astrata grow globally," Harrison added.