ASX / MEDIA RELEASE ELS019.2009 SYDNEY SMX WORKSHOPS / DISCOVERY SESSIONS Synergy Equities Group Limited (“SYNERGY”, ASX : SYG) is pleased to advise the entities / organisations that Data-inCrypt® held SMX workshops / discovery sessions for in Sydney, New South Wales (as foreshadowed in the ASX announcement of 25 August 2008) last week were: Global Edge Group Pty Ltd / National Open Source Intelligence Centre www.geg.com.au / www.nosic.com.au Founded in 1999, the Global Edge Group is an Australian company providing Protective Security Intelligence in support of global business operations. The Global Edge Group supports those companies who are targeted, or concerned from the threat posed, by radical activist or criminal (terrorist) groups in Australia and abroad. The National Open Source Intelligence Centre (Australia) (“NOSIC’) is part of the Global Edge Group and provides state and federal agencies with a dedicated open source Issue Monitoring, Research and Analytical Support capability. NOSIC aims to provide Open Source Intelligence on the identity, capability and intentions of organisations or individuals that engage in radical activism, criminal (terrorist) activity or unlawful behaviour motivated by politics, ethnicity, religion, radical dissension, hate or financial gain. Data-inCrypt® presented SMX to Global Edge Group’s Executive Management, and participated in strategic discussions with regards to penetration of high-security markets in Australia and overseas. KPMG www.kpmg.com.au KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services in over 140 countries, including 13 offices throughout Australia. Data-inCrypt® delivered the second part of an in-depth technical presentation to KPMG’s senior IT advisory (formerly information risk management) team (the ASX announcement of 15 July 2008 refers), and now looks forward to concluding its discussions and working closely with KPMG over the next few months. - 2 - Thomson Playford Cutlers (formerly Thomson Playford) www.thomsonplayfordcutlers.com.au Thomson Playford Cutlers (formerly Thomson Playford) is one of Australia's leading commercial law firms. Founded more than 120 years ago and with offices in Adelaide and Sydney, Thomson Playford specialised in its core practice areas of Corporate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Environment & Planning, Property & Development and Financial Services. On 01 September 2008 Thomson Playford merged with Sydney-based firm Cutler Hughes & Harris to see the emergence of Thomson Playford Cutlers. The merger brings the total number of staff in Thomson Playford Cutler’s Sydney office to close to 160 with a further 130 staff in Adelaide. Data-inCrypt® held an SMX workshop / discovery session for Thomson Playford Cutler’s IT Manager. Brain Resource Limited (ASX : BRC) www.brainresource.com Based in Sydney, Brain Resource Limited is a world-leading biotechnology company that provides the first global standardised measurement of brain health. Brain Resource Limited provides trusted and innovative data to increase the confidence and efficiency of decisions in brain health – it is a Personalised Medicine company providing standardised brain and cognition measures (markers) that objectively link to the right treatment solution, in the right person, at the right time. Data-inCrypt® met with Brain Resource Limited’s Director IT & Operations as part of ongoing discussions regarding its proposed use of SMX for the automated secure delivery of medical reports worldwide (the ASX announcement of 31 Jul 08 refers), and subsequent to that meeting was asked to complete several SMX installations within Brain Resource Limited for its evaluation. The Australian newspaper www.theaustralian.news.com.au The Australian began its life in Canberra in 1964 as the first national daily general newspaper. Over the years the newspaper has expanded and can now claim a position of leadership in the reporting and analysis of politics, business, the arts, regional and international affairs, higher education, information technology, social affairs and sport. Through responding to the needs of its readers and market forces, The Australian has evolved into the nation's most comprehensive and informative daily newspaper. Data-inCrypt® met with and demonstrated SMX to the online editor of The AustralianIT (information technology) news section, who expressed an interest in publishing an SMX case study in a future issue. Law In Order www.lawinorder.com.au Law in Order was formed in Sydney in 1999 and specialised in the reproduction of legal documents, providing fast, accurate and effective solutions for law firms and their clients. It is now one of the largest document management companies in Australia with additional offices in Brisbane and Melbourne. Data-inCrypt® held a workshop / discovery session for Law In Order’s Executive Management team, and subsequent to that session was asked to complete several SMX installations within Law In Order for its evaluation. Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd www.slsa.asn.au Surf Life Saving Australia Ltd (SLSA) is Australia’s major water safety and rescue authority and is one of the largest volunteer organisations in the country. SLSA is a volunteer organisation with more than 113,000 members spread across 304 affiliated surf life saving clubs in every Australian state and the Northern Territory. Data-inCrypt® has been a corporate sponsor of SLSA since 2006 (the ASX announcement of 21 Aug 06 refers), and during this Sydney visit held discussions with SLSA’s CEO, Brett Williamson OAM, regarding the potential integration of SMX into SLSA’s centralised ICT (information & communications technology) roadmap. SYNERGY looks forward to keeping the market informed. Yours faithfully Ronald Moir Managing Director SYNERGY EQUITIES GROUP LIMITED
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