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Identix and ID Networks Enter into Agreement to Expand the Reach of Identix Live Scan Technology; ID Networks Joins Identix' Channel Partner ProgramMINNEAPOLIS --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 17, 2005 -- Identix Incorporated (NASDAQ:IDNX) today announced that it has entered into a Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement with privately-held, Ashtabula, Ohio-based ID Networks, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Identix' industry leading Enhanced Definition TouchPrint(R) live scan technology will be integrated with public safety focused software applications developed by ID Networks. Specializing in local and regional law enforcement applications with multi-jurisdictional solutions for data, imaging, and fingerprints, ID Networks has provided records management and identification technologies and solutions for the criminal justice market for more than 20 years. According to Douglas Blenman, Sr., President of ID Networks, "ID Networks is a systems integration firm that specializes in the development of identification based solutions. All of our products and solutions are heavily influenced by the experience and knowledge of our end users, committees, industry consultants, and business partners, and we believe that Identix will be a strong business partner with ID Networks and will help us penetrate even further into the markets we address. With the right blend of people and technology, we can deploy leading edge technology with all of the necessary integration." "Entering into a strategic partner relationship with ID Networks is a natural fit for Identix and demonstrates our commitment to extend the reach of our biometrics technology into areas of the market that Identix may not currently be reaching," said Elaine Bliss, Identix Vice President Channel Programs. "Teaming with ID Networks can provide access to markets currently not fully covered by Identix and gives us the opportunity to sell our live scan hardware to customers seeking the unique software integration solutions they offer. As more and more live scan adopters across the Nation recognize that the ability to capture and transmit the highest image quality possible must be a number one prerequisite for any live scan solution, partnerships such as the one with ID Networks will help Identix ensure that our live scan technology is more readily available to address this need." About ID Networks ID Networks is a veteran records management and identification technologies company for the criminal justice market, providing solutions since 1984. IDN specializes in local and regional law enforcement applications, with multi-jurisdictional solutions for data, imaging, and fingerprints. In October of 2001, the FBI certified the IDN FingerRoll livescan for use in criminal justice and civilian markets. IDN products are compliant with NCIC, the FBI, ANSI/NIST, and other nationally accepted standards. Identix and TouchPrint are trademarks or registered trademarks of Identix Incorporated in the United States and other countries. About Identix Incorporated Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) is the world's leading multi-biometric technology company. Identix provides fingerprint, facial and skin biometric technologies, as well as systems, and critical system components that empower the identification of individuals in large-scale ID and ID management programs. The Company's offerings include live scan systems and services for biometric data capture, mobile systems for on-the-spot ID, and backend standards-based modules and software components for biometric matching and data mining. Identix products are used to conduct background checks, speed travel and commerce via secure identification documents, prevent identity fraud in large-scale government and civil ID programs, and control access to secure areas and networks. With a global network of partners, such as leading system integrators, defense prime contractors and OEMs, Identix serves a broad range of markets including government, law enforcement, gaming, finance, travel, transportation, corporate enterprise and healthcare. More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company web site at http://www.identix.com. Statements in this press release and that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements reflecting management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. All forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Identix cautions investors that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those related to: the availability of funding from government and other customers; the readiness of customers to accept delivery and integration of software and hardware components on a timely basis; the ability of the Company to achieve targeted levels of software and hardware revenue mixes; increasing levels of competition; and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. |
