SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) today announced that three new security company partners, utilizing ImageWare's EPIWEB(tm) technology, will offer organizations the ability to produce secure identification documents via the Internet. AAMSCO Identification Products, Integrated Precision Systems and PlastiCard Systems join IDStation.com as the only ID service bureaus offering EPIWEB, a secure, Web-based software solution for designing, creating and purchasing identification cards and documents.
EPIWEB ID service bureaus provide organizations of all sizes a flexible and convenient solution in the identification and badging of personnel. The digital imaging system reduces overhead, avoids up-front costs, allows for the outsourcing of badge production and improves turnaround time for remote locations.
"Our new partners are leading security companies with well-established reputations for providing secure, high quality digital photo identification documents. We are convinced that EPIWEB will help our new partners enter the growing online market for employee badging services," said Ian Fraser, President of ImageWare Systems ID Group.
"Although demand for digital ID badges continues to increase, there are market segments and applications, which may not want to purchase and maintain an ID system at this time. BadgeCenter.com, based on the EPIWEB technology platform, was designed to provide a complete card production solution for resellers within the digital ID industry. The reselling dealer will now have the opportunity to provide customers at large the easiest, most reliable Web-based ID production service without having them invest in systems themselves," said Geoff Riordan, President, AAMSCO Identification Products. More information about BadgeCenter.com can be found at http://www.badgecenter.com.
"We are excited to offer this technology to our existing customer base as well as our target markets. This product is a key component of our overall offer to provide the 'best of breed,' integrated Security and Time and Attendance solutions to the Health Care, Government, Education and Manufacturing environments," said Jim Butkovic, President, Integrated Precision Systems, Inc. More information can be found at http://www.enterpriseID.com.
"PLASTICARD offers identification solutions to customers worldwide. If purchasing a complete ID system is not in your organization's plans or budget, consider PlastiCard's EZ-Card Bureau. The EZ-Card Bureau was developed with EPIWEB technology to provide organizations with the opportunity to have quality ID badges designed and produced by PlastiCard professionals. The EZ-CARD Website will permit our customers the flexibility they need to produce as many or as few cards as they require," said Don Axline, Vice-president, PlastiCard Systems. More information can be found at http://www.plasticard.net.
For additional information, please visit www.epi-web.com or call (888) 772-7601, ext. 1.
About ImageWare Systems:
ImageWare Systems, Inc. develops and markets software used to create and manage databases of digital images and accompanying text records. Through its ID Group, ImageWare applies its core technology to create secure identification systems. The company's smart card ID systems include an associated information database, and are designed to provide facility security for public and private organizations including airports, universities, government agencies and businesses of all sizes. Through its C.R.I.M.E.S.(r) product line, ImageWare empowers its customers to quickly capture, archive, search, retrieve, and share digital photographs and criminal history records on a standalone, networked or Web-based platform. Through its Digital Photography Systems Group, ImageWare creates software and Web-based solutions for professional photographers to capture and modify digital photos for events such as sports or weddings, school photos and studio portraits.
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty, are predictions only and actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences include the uncertainty regarding viability and market acceptance of the Company's products and services, the need for regulatory approval of the Company's products and the Company's dependence on reimbursement by third parties. These factors and others are more fully described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Final Prospectus, dated March 30, 2000.