Corel, Synercard and Laminex Produce On-Line Digital Identification Cards.Business Editors OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2000 Corel Corporation (company) Corel Corporation - A software publisher best known for the CorelDraw application. Founded in June 1985 by Dr. Michael Cowpland, Corel Corporation was originally a systems integration company. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CORL CORL Corel Corporation (stock symbol) CORL Coalition of Reef Lovers CORL capital outlay revenue limit CORL change-orientated reflective listening (psychotherapy) CORL Central Ontario Ringette League ) (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :COR.) today announced its collaboration with Synercard Corporation and Laminex (D&K Laminex Inc.) to develop an on-line application to order and create digital identification cards. Corel graphics and software are combined with Synercard's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , Asure ID(tm). Asure ID allows companies of any size to design, produce and manage a wide variety of professional card applications. The technology can be used to produce a wide range of security cards such as: employee identification cards, student cards and photo credit cards. Laminex is responsible for the production and manufacturing of the digital identification cards. Asure ID removes the need to purchase, operate and maintain expensive card printing equipment. For the first time, they will be available on-line and delivered on an "on-demand" basis. In accordance with Corel's long-term Web strategy, the on-line application will be available this spring through a link at www.corelcity.com and at www.asureid.com. "Corel's proven graphics technology is used to create Synercard's digital identification cards," said Dr. Michael Cowpland Michael Cowpland (born April 23, 1943) is a Canadian entrepreneur, businessman, and the founder and one-time president, chairman and CEO of Corel, a Canadian software company. Cowpland was born in Bexhill, Sussex, England and obtained a BSc. , president and chief executive officer of Corel Corporation. "Our collaboration with Synercard's cutting edge technology and Laminex's first-rate manufacturing, delivers an affordable option to any size business." Synercard Corporation was formed in 1997 to address the emerging market opportunities in the areas of Internet and Intranet based card personalization for photo cards. Laminex has been in operation for more than 30 years and has become known worldwide for offering high quality products and services at competitive prices. "Laminex is excited to take part in defining the future of how ID card orders will be provided. Corel's marketing and Web-based transaction systems, coupled with Synercard's intuitive photo ID technology and Laminex's professional card production services, combine to make a formidable team," said Tim Long Tim Long is a writer on The Simpsons. He has also written for Politically Incorrect and The Late Show with David Letterman. The Simpsons episodes He has written the following episodes:
"This is an important strategic step in further establishing Synercard as a recognized provider of industry leading business to business solutions," said Bruce Bianco, president of Synercard Corporation. "We are extremely proud to be part of this partnership. For the first time users will be able to easily and cost-effectively personalize cards used for everything from traditional applications, to more advanced network and data security solutions." Corel Corporation Corel Corporation is an internationally recognized developer of award-winning business productivity, graphics and operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. solutions on the Windows(r), Linux(r), UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (r), Macintosh(r) and Java(tm) platforms. Corel also develops market-leading, Web-based solutions including applications, contents, e-commerce and online services. For access to these services and more information go to www.corel.com or www.corelcity.com. Corel is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Corel's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (sm) under the symbol CORL and on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. under the symbol COR. Laminex Located in Charlotte, NC, D&K Laminex Inc. is a recognized leader with more than 30 years of experience in offering ID-related solutions and providing the industry's best service and support programs to governments, industry, universities , healthcare and other organizations. From laminators and supplies, to fully networked Digital Identification Systems, Laminex provides the full spectrum of global solutions for Identification through a highly evolved network of 300 domestic and international partners. For further information , call Laminex at either 800-438-8850 or 704-679-4170, or visit Laminex at www.laminex.com. Synercard Corporation Synercard Corporation was formed in 1997 to address the emerging market opportunities in the areas of Internet and intranet-based card personalization for photo cards and the use of smart cards Example of widely used contactless smart cards are Hong Kong's Octopus card, Paris' Calypso/Navigo card and Lisbon' LisboaViva card, which predate the ISO/IEC 14443 standard. The following tables list smart cards used for public transportation and other electronic purse applications. in secure electronic commerce applications. Synercard has recently started shipping Asure ID, Version 2.0, it's innovative software product for the photo identity card market. Additional information on Synercard and Asure ID can be found at www.synercard.com or by calling 1-877-ASURE-ID. This press release contains statements that are forward looking as that term is defined by the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results will differ due to factors such as shifts in customer demand, product shipment schedules, product mix, competitive products and pricing, technological shifts and other variables. Readers are referred to Corel's most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Corel, Corel PHOTO-PAINT and the Go further logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation or Corel Corporation Limited. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other products, fonts, company names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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