AuthenTec's TruePrint Technology Provides Advanced Security to New HP Notebook Computer for Small and Mid-Sized Business.

MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Advanced fingerprint sensors from AuthenTec, which feature the company's award-winning TruePrint(TM) technology, are being embedded into the newest notebook computer by HP - providing an advanced level of security for the small to medium business (SMB) mobile professional.

AuthenTec, the world leader in fingerprint sensor innovation and sales for more than five years, is pleased to announce that HP has chosen the EntrePad 2501A sensor to be included in the HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC, which is specifically designed for the small and medium size business market. The EntrePad sensor is part of an enhanced security solution.

AuthenTec's EntrePad 2501A fingerprint sensor can augment or replace the need for passwords -- allowing authorized users to easily and quickly access their files by simply sliding their finger across the sensor surface. At the same time, the EntrePad sensor restricts access to the computer and its files to only those enrolled - reducing the risk of theft or fraud.

"We are excited that HP has selected AuthenTec and to embed our biometric fingerprint sensor directly into its notebook computer," said Scott Moody, president and CEO of AuthenTec. "Combining AuthenTec's advanced sensor technology with HP's unique hardware and a software security tool raises the bar in business computer security, and provides an extremely high level of protection for users."

"With computer theft and fraud on the rise, safeguarding computer data from unauthorized access is critical for businesses of all sizes," said Dan Forlenza, vice president, worldwide commercial notebook, Personal Systems Group, HP. "Equally important is designing built-in security features, such as biometrics, that are both easy-to-use and convenient. By integrating AuthenTec's unique fingerprint technology into the HP Compaq nx6125, we're adding an important compliment to the HP's ProtectTools security solution portfolio designed to help keep our customers' devices and data safer."

The EntrePad 2501A selected by HP is one of the most secure and proven slide sensor for PCs available today. The sensor uses AuthenTec's award winning TruePrint technology, the only sub-surface based solution that is:

--Extremely reliable - capable of reading virtually every fingerprint under virtually any condition. Unlike surface based technologies, TruePrint is not affected by grimy, oily or scarred fingers because it reads below the outer surface to the live layer below.

--Highly accurate and secure - AuthenTec's unique pattern-based matching technique, combined with TruePrint's high-quality images, enables the company to continuously develop smaller sensors, without sacrificing the highest level of security or ease of use.

--Very durable - TruePrint's high accuracy enables AuthenTec to use thicker protective coating than surface based sensors, making them very durable for the PC and other markets. AuthenTec sensors are durability tested to greater than 10 million swipes - the highest in the industry.

Founded in 1998, AuthenTec is the number one supplier of biometric fingerprint sensors to the PC and wireless markets - with AuthenTec sensors in nearly 5 million devices, including notebook and tablet computers, portable hard drives, password managers, mice, pens, keyboards, memory keys, cell phones and others.

About AuthenTec

With nearly five million sensors in use worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in fingerprint sensor innovation and sales to the PC, wireless, and access control markets. AuthenTec's award-winning FingerLoc(R) and EntrePad(R) sensors take full advantage of The Power of Touch(TM) by utilizing the company's patented TruePrint(R) technology to deliver most convenient, reliable and cost-effective means available for enabling touch-powered features that extend beyond user authentication. The company's network of partners, solution providers and customers include: Analog Devices, APC, Compal, Cherry, Fujitsu Computer, Computer Associates, Fellowes, IBM, LGE, Microsoft, Motion Computing, Samsung, Tatung, Texas Instruments, Toshiba, Quanta, among others. Visit www.authentec.com.