ImageWare Systems Awarded Service Contract from Mexico Government for Multi-Biometric Identity Solution
SAN DIEGO, CA, December 20, 2005 - ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX: IW),
a world leading developer and provider of identity management solutions, has been contracted to commence a one year service and support program including upgrades to the latest version of the IWS™ Biometric Engine®. This contract, valued at $300,000, supports the multi-biometric identity solution ImageWare developed for the Mexican government called SIRLI, an acronym for System for the Identification of Remains and Localization of Individuals which was valued at approximately $2 million, as previously disclosed on November 11, 2004.
The SIRLI project takes full advantage of ImageWare’s award-winning IWS™ Biometric Engine® and Investigative platforms, incorporating facial, fingerprint, signature and DNA biometric capabilities. Its powerful and flexible identity management functionality also provides comprehensive searching capabilities including personal demographic information. The solution is the first to effectively incorporate four biometrics into a single integrated platform.
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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