ImageWare to Provide Software to Identify Afghan Refugees Seeking Asylum in Australia and New Zealand
SAN DIEGO, CA, October 30, 2001 - ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) today announced it was awarded a contract to provide proprietary software that will be used by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to create photo identification cards for refugees and migrants in the South Pacific. Installation is scheduled to be completed within the next 30 days. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Jim Miller, ImageWare chairman and chief executive officer, said, "The IOM has an immediate need to identify and process Afghan refugees currently on the Pacific island of Nauru and aboard Australian Navy ships who are seeking asylum in Australia and New Zealand. Our IDentifierTM for Windows® software produces tamper-resistant ID cards and creates a related database of text information on each cardholder. The software will allow IOM administrators to store and maintain accurate and up-to-date information on all the refugees stationed at Nauru processing centers during the course of their stay." The International Organization for Migration works with migrants and governments to provide humane responses to migration challenges. Established in 1951, the IOM has grown to encompass a variety of migration management activities around the world, working closely with bodies and agencies of the United Nations. It has offices and operations on every continent.
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. The Company also provides comprehensive digital workflow solutions for the professional photography industry. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Washington DC and Canada. For more information visit www.iwsinc.com.
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