ImageWare Systems Launches EPISUITE ID Software Solutions in Asia Pacific
SAN DIEGO, CA, May 28, 2002 - ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) today announced the release of its EPISUITE™ ID software solution in Chinese. EPISUITE Chinese will be launched from ImageWare's Singapore offices and expand the company's presence in the Asia Pacific.
EPISUITE is a ready-to-use software application that enables users to design ID cards; capture photos, signatures and fingerprints; maintain a secure database of cardholder information; and encode magnetic stripes, bar codes and smart chips.
"Security is not a nationwide concern; it's a worldwide concern," said Jim Miller, president and CEO of ImageWare Systems. "The expansion of ImageWare's products and the corresponding knowledge transfer of security technology to regions like Asia, further demonstrate the global nature of our business and of our mission-to secure the world with technology."
EPISUITE Chinese will debut at the Fifth International Fair of Smart Cards China 2002 Tradeshow, held at the China World Trade Center in Beijing from June 5 - 8, 2002.
"China alone has 1.3 billion people and 33 provinces-it's the fastest growing region by far," said Ian Fraser, president of ImageWare's International Group. "The Asia Pacific region represents a large, untapped market for sophisticated security software, like EPISUITE."
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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