NEW ORLEANS, April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Security technology
company ImageWare Systems, Inc. (Amex: IW) is showcasing a new optional
feature to its ID card software, EPISUITE PRO(TM), at CardTech/Secure Tech
2002, April 22-25, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. The
ImageWare booth is 707.
EPISUITE PRO, in combination with a Fargo Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRGO)
HDP820 printer/encoder, will now have an option that enables companies using
HID Corporation's personalized access control cards to read the HID card code
before the card is printed. The card code will be automatically assigned to a
person in the EPISUITE database. As a result, HID card users now have a
streamlined, off-the-shelf solution that dramatically reduces card production
time.
EPISUITE PRO is a ready-to-use software application that enables users to
design ID cards; capture photos, signatures and fingerprints; maintain a
secure database of cardholder information; and encode magnetic stripes, bar
codes and smart chips.
"We continue to offer the market more sophisticated technology to meet the
increasing demand for greater security," said Jim Miller, ImageWare chief
executive officer. "Tighter integration of our ID technology with the
personalization of access control cards fulfills the evolving requirements of
our clients and the market."
"Our advanced encoding capability allows the personalized photo access
control ID card to be 'read' by a scanner," said Mark Andersen, Fargo's vice
president-sales. "Together, we can offer corporate clients an integrated
solution for secure credentials."
"The integration of our technologies widens the choices and options of
companies working with HID and ImageWare," said Joe Grillo, president and CEO
of the Identification Technology Group (ITG), an ASSA ABLOY Group company.
"Offering an integrated solution for credentials expands the needs of the
market overall."
ImageWare will be conducting product demonstrations at Booth #707. The
products being exhibited include:
* EPIWEB
* EPISUITE
* EPISCHOOL
* EPIBUILDER
* Crime Capture System (CCS) with FACE ID and SUSPECT ID
* WinBadge Aviation
About CTST 2002
CTST 2002 is a leading advanced card, biometrics and security technology
conference. The CTST conference and exhibition draws over 8500 attendees and
approximately 350 exhibitors including providers of IT, smart cards, security,
telecommunications, wireless technology, biometrics and e-business solutions.
About ImageWare Systems, Inc.
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (Amex: IW) is a security technology company that
specializes in digital imaging and software systems for public safety and
smart ID. Through its ID product line, ImageWare applies its core technology
to create secure identification systems for airports, universities, government
agencies and private businesses. ImageWare's law enforcement product line
empowers its customers to quickly capture, search, retrieve and share digital
photographs and criminal history records on stand alone, networked or
Web-based platforms. ImageWare additionally leverages its imaging technology
to create software and Web-based solutions for professional photographers.
ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Boston, Costa Mesa,
Greenville, Canada, Germany and Singapore. For more information, please visit
http://www.iwsinc.com.
About Fargo Electronics
Fargo Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRGO) is the world's leader in innovative
technologies for desktop plastic card personalization systems. Based in Eden
Prairie, Minnesota, Fargo creates printing systems that personalize plastic
identification cards, complete with digital images and text, lamination, and
electronically encoded information. Personalized identification cards provide
physical information and transaction security for a wide variety of
applications including retail stores, e-commerce, government installations,
schools, sports and recreation facilities, clubs and associations, and
correctional facilities. More than 60,000 Fargo systems are currently
installed throughout the U.S. and in over 100 other countries. For more
information, visit Fargo's Web site at http://www.fargo.com.
About HID Corporation
As interest in PC secure log-on and other smart chip applications
increases, HID's credential remains the platform of choice to carry multiple
applications. HID multi-technology credentials can be used throughout
organizations to leverage the investment in existing systems, while providing
for enhanced functionality in other areas. As the largest manufacturer of
contactless access control readers and cards for the security industry, HID
has shipped over 125 million credentials to customers worldwide. HID pioneered
the development of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for
security. Their experience in developing card technologies enables HID to play
a critical role in the evolution and adoption of smart card technology. For
more information on HID, visit their website at http://www.HIDCorp.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
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the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. While these statements are meant to convey to the public the
company's progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are
cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion.
While management believes such representation to be true and accurate based on
the information available to the company, actual results may differ materially
from those described. The company's operations and business prospects are
always subject to risks and uncertainties. Important facts that may cause
actual results to differ are set forth in the company's periodic filings with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Related links:
http://www.iwsinc.com
http://www.fargo.com http://www.HIDCorp.com
CONTACT:
Michelle Manoff of Rubenstein Public
Relations, +1-212-843-8051, mmanoff@rubensteinpr.com, for
ImageWare Systems, Inc.; Mary June Makoul of ImageWare Systems,
Inc., +1-858-673-8600, maryjune@iwsinc.com
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