Federal Trade Commission Orders Fingerprint Biometric Systems From Cross Match Technologies, Inc.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has placed an order for Cross Match digital fingerprinting systems in order to conduct fingerprint-based background checks on employees and contractors. The FTC ordered multiple ID 500(R) "live scan" systems, and a central store and forward server, to capture, store, and forward electronic fingerprint records to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from eight regional FTC offices.

The ID 500 live scan systems offer a number of features including an LCD panel that visually guides the operator through the fingerprinting process, fingerprint quality checks, automatic capture of fingerprints, automated calibration, and the ability to capture fingerprints from hard to fingerprint individuals, such as people with overly dry or moist fingers. In addition, the Cross ID 500 system is upgradeable and interoperable with software and hardware tools from Cross Match and partners that will help the FTC comply with the new Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 and Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201. The directive and standard, in general, mandate the vetting of federal employees and contractors and the issuance of a standardized biometric enabled employee ID card for uses such as fingerprint door access control and computer access control.

"We are pleased to be able to help the FTC with their background check requirements," said James Ziglar, Cross Match CEO. "We are committed to helping all of our federal customers meet their stringent employee vetting and identification requirements with our experience and broad offering of quality biometric solutions."

About Cross Match Technologies

Since its founding in 1996, Cross Match Technologies, Inc. has been at the forefront of applying forensic quality finger and palm print imaging technology towards the development of cost-effective biometric security solutions for law enforcement, federal, aviation, commercial and international organizations. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and offering the broadest product lines in the industry, Cross Match is recognized for setting new standards in biometric imaging components through its more than 140 existing or pending patents and related intellectual properties. Additional information on Cross Match is available at http://www.crossmatch.com.