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Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) announced today that it has recently been awarded contracts from California state and local government agencies for Identix(R) TouchPrint(TM) Enhanced Definition 3000 line of Full-Hand and ten print Live Scan Systems. The purchase orders are from agencies in California that primarily plan to use the new live scan systems to upgrade and expand their existing network of legacy Identix live scan systems. The systems will also help the law enforcement agencies meet the requirements of California's Proposition 69, which requires law enforcement officials to capture the hand prints of certain felonious registrants and parolees. The orders, which have a total value in excess of $700,000, are expected to ship and be installed in the quarters ending June 30 and September 31, 2006. Identix President & CEO Dr. Joseph J. Atick commented, "Identix continues to see a solid stream of smaller state and local government orders for our industry-leading ten print and Full-Hand live scan systems. We believe these sales are being driven by an upgrade cycle where agencies are replacing legacy systems with the industries' latest technological advancements in live scan, as well as by a growing demand by law enforcement agencies across the country to gather as much critical identifying information as possible when processing an individual. The ability to rapidly process individuals, coupled with superior image quality capture and transmission, is of paramount importance to Identix and our customers and Identix is committed to leading the industry." Identix TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series exceeds the FBI Appendix F standard by providing 3.5 times the pixel density and 300 percent more contrast, resulting in images that have far more fine ridge detail than dictated by the Appendix F requirements. The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series employs technologies that take into account subjects with different size fingers and skin colors, sweaty fingers and users rolling fingers at different speeds. The systems produce clear, crisp fingerprint images with virtually no distortion or false minutiae that can be caused by smudging and smearing. TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series systems are designed to maintain consistent image quality over time, and with no moving parts in the optics deck and no silicon pads or coatings to change, they provide maximum reliability and minimal downtime, lowering the total overall cost of ownership. The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Live Scan Series is comprised of rugged and stylized terminals for roll and slap fingerprint capture that can be integrated with software for a complete fingerprinting system in either desktop or transportable configurations, as well as standalone booking stations designed to withstand heavy traffic and harsh environments. The TouchPrint 3800 employs a proprietary cylindrical imager that enables the full hand - including the carpal crease, cup of the palm, and fingertips - to be captured in a single, intuitive step. There is no 'stitching together' of partial palm and finger images, which can result in images being associated with the wrong record. Proprietary optics capture resolution enhances image quality, giving operators optimal ridge detail information that can be used to help solve more crimes. Users of the TouchPrint 3800 have attested to the systems' ease of use, high image quality and reliability. Identix and TouchPrint are trademarks or registered trademarks of Identix Incorporated in the United States and other countries. About Identix Incorporated Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) is the world's leading multi-biometric technology company. Identix provides fingerprint, facial and skin biometric technologies, as well as systems, and critical system components that empower the identification of individuals in large-scale ID and ID management programs. The Company's offerings include live scan systems and services for biometric data capture, mobile systems for on-the-spot ID, and backend standards-based modules and software components for biometric matching and data mining. Identix products are used to conduct background checks, speed travel and commerce via secure identification documents, prevent identity fraud in large-scale government and civil ID programs, and control access to secure areas and networks. With a global network of partners, such as leading system integrators, defense prime contractors and OEMs, Identix serves a broad range of markets including government, law enforcement, gaming, finance, travel, transportation, corporate enterprise and healthcare. More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company web site at http://www.identix.com. Forward-Looking Statements The statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, 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 are based on the Company's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those related to: the availability of funding from government and other customers; the readiness of customers to accept delivery of products on a timely basis; the ability of the Company to achieve targeted levels of hardware, software and related component mix; the ability of the Company to timely complete a full suite of end to end AFIS capabilities and successfully compete in that marketplace; the ability of the Company to win and successfully implement on a growing number of large scale biometrics programs domestically and internationally; and increasing levels of competition. In addition, such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the following risks: that the merger with Viisage Technology will not close, that the regulatory or shareholders approval will not be obtained, that the closing will be delayed, that customers and partners will not react favorably to the merger, integration risks, the risk that the combined companies may be unable to achieve cost-cutting synergies, and other risks described in Identix' and Viisage's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Registration Statement on Form S-4 to be filed with the SEC in connection with the transaction, Identix' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2005 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and Viisage's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended April 3, 2005, July 3, 2005 and October 2, 2005 under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Neither Identix nor Viisage undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.