Cogent's Fingerprint Identification Technology Provides an Advanced Security Feature for the HP iPAQ hx2700 Series Pocket PC.

SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. -- Cogent Systems (Nasdaq:COGT) today announced that its BioSwipe(TM) biometric software technology has been incorporated into the HP iPAQ hx2700 series Pocket PC to provide the device with strengthened security.

The HP iPAQ hx2700 series Pocket PC has an integrated biometric fingerprint reader which, in conjunction with Cogent's BioSwipe(TM) biometric software technology, protects sensitive information stored on the handheld by preventing unauthorized access. Users can easily authenticate themselves using their fingerprint, or a combination of a PIN or password and fingerprint. Cogent's biometric software technology solutions have also been used in two previous HP iPAQ products.

"We are very excited about continuing our relationship with HP to help deliver unique security features for iPAQ users," commented Ming Hsieh, president and chief executive officer of Cogent. "This relationship between two industry leaders underscores the continued emergence of the use of fingerprint identification to provide security for information stored on mobile devices. We expect that demand for this type of solution will grow as the ability to easily secure and access information on mobile devices becomes increasingly important."

"Security is an area of focus for HP and we strive to ensure that our HP iPAQ mobile devices meet the security needs of our customers," said Eric Kilponen, director of product marketing, handheld division, HP. "Our integration of Cogent's biometric software technology into the HP iPAQ hx2700 series Pocket PC provides highly advanced and easy-to-use fingerprint authentication security to help thwart unauthorized access to sensitive data."

About Cogent Systems

Cogent is a leading provider of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems, or AFIS, and other fingerprint biometric solutions to governments, law enforcement agencies and other organizations worldwide. Cogent's AFIS solutions enable customers to capture fingerprint images electronically, encode fingerprints into searchable files and accurately compare a set of fingerprints to a database containing potentially millions of fingerprints in seconds.

Forward-Looking Statements 

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Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, express and implied statements regarding the continuation and success of Cogent's relationship with HP and growth in the market for commercial biometrics products. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied here. Readers are referred to Cogent's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by Cogent with the Securities and Exchange Commission which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: failure of the biometrics market to experience significant growth; failure of Cogent's products to achieve broad acceptance; failure to successfully compete; failure to comply with government regulations; negative publicity and/or loss of clients due to security breaches resulting in the disclosure of confidential information; loss of export licenses or changes in export laws; rapid technology change in the biometrics market; loss of a key member of management team; loss of limited source suppliers; failure to protect intellectual property; and exposure to intellectual property and product liability claims. The information contained in this press release is a statement of Cogent's present intention, belief or expectation and is based upon, among other things, existing industry conditions, market conditions, the economy in general and Cogent's assumptions. Cogent may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in its assumptions or otherwise. Cogent undertakes no obligation to review or confirm analysts' expectations or estimates or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.