Unisys Selects ImageWare Systems for Global Public Sector Center of Excellence.SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. -- ImageWare[R] Systems, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :IW), a leading developer of identity management solutions, today announced that Unisys Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UIS (graphics, programming) UIS - A VMS graphics programming interface package for VAXstations. ), a worldwide technology services and solutions company, has selected the IWS See iPlanet Web Server. [TM] Biometric Engine[TM] to be a part of the Registry and Positive Identification Solution (RAPIDS rapids Noun, pl part of a river where the water is very fast and turbulent rapids npl (GEO) → rápidos mpl rapids rapid npl (Geo ) and HSPD-12 ID solutions on display in the Unisys Center of Excellence (COE See common operating environment. ) in Reston, VA. The Reston COE features security solutions, including eID, access control, ePassport, Registered Traveler The Registered Traveler Pilot Program is an airline passenger security assessment system that was tested in the United States air travel industry in 2005. It was used in several U.S. , border control, information sharing and RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. tracking solutions, among others. "Our strategy to work with integrators such as Unisys is producing results. We believe Unisys' selection of the IWS Biometric Engine for the ID solutions in the Reston COE demonstrates its breadth of use, and the flexibility and scalability of our open-architected technologies," said Jim Miller, ImageWare's chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Our scalable biometric identity management platform will be leveraged by Unisys to support the development of customized solutions that meet specific customer needs and can evolve over time. We are confident the IWS Biometric Engine will meet Unisys' requirements, providing assurance of interoperability and compliance for timely implementation." "The IWS Biometric Engine will be a key multi-biometric and identification platform Unisys leverages for developing, integrating and customizing biometric identity management systems for its government clients," said Ed Schaffner, director, integrated security programs, Unisys. As a result, Unisys will be better positioned to meet requirements of future programs, including HSPD-12, national ID, ePassports and eVisas, among others, through the IWS Biometric Engine's support of the following capabilities: * Biometric enrollment, identification and verification * Identity proofing and vetting * Biometric Image Assessment and Confirmation * Biometric Device and Algorithm Infrastructure * Standards compliance * Card management and issuance of biometrically-enabled secure credentials The IWS Biometric Engine is a biometric identity management platform for multi-biometric searching and matching. Its multi-biometric enrollment, management and authentication platform allows users to search and match populations of unlimited sizes biometrically for identity confirmation. Searches can be 1:1 (Verification), 1:N (Identification), X:N (Investigative) and N:N (Population Management). The IWS Biometric Engine is technology agnostic, enabling users to employ biometric devices and algorithms from virtually any vendor, as well as support the combination of the following biometric types, including: single fingerprint, Livescan fingerprint, 2D face, 3D face, iris, palm scan, finger vein, palm vein, hand geometry, palm, DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. , signature, voice and retina. The IWS Biometric Engine currently supports more than 100 devices and methods of biometric acquisition and 70 biometric algorithms. About Unisys Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company. Its consultants apply Unisys expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure and server technology to help clients achieve secure business operations. Unisys builds more secure organizations by creating visibility into clients' business operations. Leveraging the Unisys 3D Visible Enterprise approach, it makes visible the impact of their decisions - ahead of investments, opportunities and risks. For more information, visit www.unisys.com. About ImageWare Systems, Inc. ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) is a leading developer and provider of identity management solutions, providing biometric, secure credential, law enforcement and digital imaging technologies. Scalable for worldwide deployment, the Company's biometric product line includes a multi-biometric engine that is hardware and algorithm independent, enabling the enrollment and management of unlimited population sizes. ImageWare's identification products are used to manage and issue secure credentials, including national IDs, passports, driver licenses, smart cards and access control credentials. ImageWare's digital booking products provide law enforcement with integrated mug shot, fingerprint Livescan and investigative capabilities. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Washington DC and Canada. For more information visit www.iwsinc.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the 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. While these statements are meant to convey to the public the company's progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. While management believes such representation to be true and accurate based on the information available to the company, actual results may differ materially from those described. The company's operations and business prospects are always subject to risks and uncertainties. Important facts that may cause actual results to differ are set forth in the company's periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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