2008-05-07 23:59:09 -

- Applied Energetics, Inc., (Nasdaq: AERG), the Guided Energy company, today announced that the company has selected ESS Finesse as its enterprise resource planning system (ERP).

Following a thorough 9-month internal review process, Applied Energetics, Inc. determined ESS Finesse as the solution to the company's business management needs. ESS Finesse provides robust data mining capabilities that allow users the ability to better understand and analyze costs, project details and business trends. AERG expects ESS Finesse to help facilitate their growing business activities and anticipated expanded manufacturing volume while also facilitating compliance with all SEC, SOX, and DoD requirements.

About Applied Energetics, Inc.

Applied Energetics, Inc., based in Tucson Ariz., specializes in development and manufacture of high performance

lasers, high voltage electronics, advanced optical systems, and integrated guided energy systems for defense, aerospace, industrial, and scientific customers worldwide. Applied Energetics pioneered the development of Laser Guided Energy (LGE(R)) technology, and related solutions for defense and security applications. For more information about Applied Energetics, please visit www.appliedenergetics.com.

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