SCM Microsystems Adds TransTech Systems as Distribution Partner Leading Security Products Distributor to Market and Sell SCM Smart Card-Based Secure Access Solutions FREMONT, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SCM Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCMM; Prime Standard: SMY) today announced that it has signed an agreement with TransTech Systems to distribute its smart card readers, biometric readers and physical access control terminals. Under the agreement, TransTech will market and sell SCM's secure access products both separately and as part of bundled solutions for logical access, physical access, badging and ID applications. SCM's line up of secure access products includes contact, contactless, PINpad, biometric and mobile smart card readers for PC, network and physical access. A worldwide leader in smart card readers for government, banking and the enterprise, in the U.S. SCM has supplied more than 1.5 million readers for the Department of Defense's Common Access Card program. The company has recently launched a family of physical access control terminals that are positioned to work with biometrics and the new class of smart IDs for both the government and private sectors. SCM's physical access terminals are modular so customers can mix and match features and technologies as they evolve their physical access control systems. SCM primarily sells its products through OEMs and large systems integrators. The agreement with TransTech Systems will help extend SCM's products into additional channels through TransTech's large dealer base focusing on healthcare, badging, and personal identification. TransTech Systems is a single-source distributor specializing in identification, access control and associated security products. A leader in value-added, security products distribution, TransTech is able to supply a range of solutions from shrink-wrapped, off-the-shelf software packages to complete networked, turnkey badging systems. TransTech services is a nationwide dealer network, providing same-day product shipment for the manufacturers it represents, as well as consultation, design, integration, technical support, warranty and training services. "Heightened awareness of the need for securing electronic systems is creating new opportunities for SCM's secure access products," said Robert Schneider, chief executive officer of SCM Microsystems. "Our distribution agreement with TransTech Systems increases SCM's reach in the expanding physical / logical access market by leveraging TransTech's vast national dealer base and support network." About SCM Microsystems SCM Microsystems is a leading supplier of solutions that open the Digital World by enabling people to securely access digital content and services. The company develops, markets and sells its smart card reader technology for network and physical access and conditional access modules for secure digital TV decryption to OEM customers in the government, financial, enterprise and broadcasting markets worldwide. Global headquarters are in Fremont, California, with European headquarters in Ismaning, Germany. For additional information, visit the SCM Microsystems web site at http://www.scmmicro.com/. About TransTech Systems TransTech Systems is a value-added distributor of ID Badging Systems, Physical Access control, Logical Access control and security identification systems. Products include printers, scanners, readers, biometric components, smart card solutions, web based and enterprise level software, video and digital image capture devices, lobby & visitor management software, and a full range of accessories. TransTech services a nationwide dealer network, providing same-day shipping along with services including consultation, system design, system integration, implementation, training, on-site or depot based repair and support contracts. If you would like further information on how TransTech can improve your business, please call 1-888-843-3643 or visit our website at http://www.ttsys.com/. NOTE: All trade names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. DATASOURCE: SCM Microsystems, Inc. CONTACT: Manfred Mueller, +49-89-95-95-5140, or , or Darby Dye, +1-510-360-2302, or , both of SCM Microsystems, Inc. Web site: http://www.scmmicro.com/

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