Sandia introduces major new product innovations at CardTech/SecurTech '97.CARROLLTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 1997--Sandia Imaging Systems, a majority-owned subsidiary majority-owned subsidiary A firm in which more than 50% of outstanding voting stock is owned by the parent company. of Lasertechnics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASX) and a leader in secure card technologies, today announced three major new products during a press conference held at CardTech/SecurTech '97, which runs through May 22 in Orlando, FL. These new product innovations will significantly impact secure card solutions, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Sandia President/CEO Jean-Pierre Arnaudo. Sierra: NT Platform Software for Networked, High Volume Customers Sandia's next-generation server, dubbed dub 1 tr.v. dubbed, dub·bing, dubs 1. To tap lightly on the shoulder by way of conferring knighthood. 2. To honor with a new title or description. 3. "Sierra," was demonstrated for the first time today at CardTech/SecurTech '97 (CT/ST CT/ST Cassette Tape/Selectric Typewriter ). Sierra provides a single, powerful point of control for high-volume card printing applications. In addition, the efficient systems design of the Sierra server allows Sandia VIVID 2000(TM) ID card printers to operate faster than ever before. Sandia is also premiering its new IDesign(TM) image capture software during CardTech. Both Sierra and IDesign will be demonstrated at Sandia's CT/ST booth No.512 during the show. Operating in a Windows(TM) NT(TM) network environment, Sierra individually controls each print engine in an entire identification card production system with unprecedented configuration flexibility and robust error correction. "This is just the right time to introduce Sierra," said Mr. Arnaudo. "Designed for secure networked environments, Sierra effectively positions Sandia to serve customers' requirements for the fastest and most secure possible production of ID cards, as well as to rapidly adapt systems for changing card specifications and characteristics." Barbara Ganch, Sandia's vice president of marketing operations, added "The power of Sierra, combined with the VIVID 2000 line of ID card printers, makes Sandia more competitive than ever in the high-volume secure ID personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences. market." IDesign: First Image Capture Software to Provide Interface with Sierra NT Server and GlyphID(TM) System Sandia also makes available for the first time at CT/ST its new IDesign image management software. IDesign photo, signature and personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. data capture software has direct interface with Sandia's Sierra NT server and Sandia's Glyphit(TM) toolkit. IDesign can be used with scanners, fingerprint and signature input devices. With Plans for VIVID 2000(TM) Mid-Range ID Card Printer, Sandia Imaging Becomes Full Spectrum Secure Card Provider Sandia today also announced plans to roll out the mid-range version of its new VIVID 2000 printers, which will give Sandia the capability to become a full spectrum provider of secure card solutions. The printer is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of this year. The flexible VIVID 2000 mid-range machine will offer options such as flip-over capability, accommodation of a second print station, magnetic stripe A small length of magnetic tape adhered to credit cards, badges, permits, passes and tokens. The tape is read by magnetic stripe readers incorporated into ATMs, identification readers and payment terminals. and chip encoding, and lamination lamination a laminar structure or arrangement. module. Intended for market segments that require the decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. issuance of ID cards such as drivers' licenses and immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. cards, the VIVID mid-range printer will feature a durable design for low-cost, quality output of highly secure cards. The price of Sandia's new VIVID mid-range printer will vary from $7,000 to $20,000, depending on options selected, with a print speed of up to 30 seconds per print head. Sandia Imaging Systems, a leader in secure card technologies, prints and encodes highly secure identification cards. Its proprietary technologies include the GlyphID(TM) system, featuring DataGlyphs(TM), a "chipless" portable database technology that is fast becoming a new world standard in secure card encoding technology; and the VIVID 2000 family of dye-sublimation secure card printers -- the world's first printers that can print and encode optical cards in a single, on-line process. Sandia has regional sales offices throughout the USA and distribution outlets worldwide. Sandia and its parent Lasertechnics, Inc. are headquartered in Carrollton, TX. In addition to Sandia, Lasertechnics owns Lasertechnics Marking Corporation (wholly owned) of Albuquerque, NM, providers of laser marking systems and related technologies for a diverse range of industrial and commercial markets. Sandia can be contacted at its US headquarters in Carrollton, Texas Carrollton is a city in Texas, partially in Dallas County, partially in Denton County, and partially in Collin County. As of 2005, census estimates the city's total population to be 122,699.[1] Carrollton is a suburb of Dallas. , 972/407-6080 or by e-mail: marketing@sandia.lasx.com. Sandia's website is located at www.sandia.lasx.com . CONTACT: Media Contact The Baron Company, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 212/581-6760 Myrna Baron, x301 or MBaronCo@earthlink.net Dulcie Kogut, x322 or TheBaronCo@aol.com or Sandia Imaging Systems 972/407-6080 Jean-Pierre Arnaudo, President/CEO Barbara Ganch, Vice President, Marketing/Operations or Investor Contact Thomas Redington Sir Thomas Nicholas Redington KCB (2 October 1815–11 October 1862) was an Irish politician and civil servant. He was born in Oranmore, County Galway, to Christopher Redington, an army captain. Redington, Inc., Westport, CT 203/222-7399 212/926-1733 REDINGTON@aol.com |
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