ImageWare Systems and ScreenCheck Form Strategic Alliance
SAN DIEGO & ZOETERMEER, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2003--ImageWare Systems Inc. (AMEX:IW), the leading global provider of secure credential, biometric, law enforcement and digital imaging software solutions, and ScreenCheck, a global provider of card solutions including software, hardware and services based in the Netherlands, today announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance.
Both parties have agreed to a strategic alliance related to the sale, distribution and technical support of printers and associated supplies. This will allow each company to focus on its core competencies in the software, hardware and cardware arenas. Physical distribution and services of printers and associated supplies for both companies will be coordinated by ScreenCheck.
ImageWare and ScreenCheck have begun to build a strategic roadmap to cooperate in building innovative solutions. This will allow both ImageWare and ScreenCheck product lines to expand, improve and extend the value proposition to customers and partners.
"ImageWare and its subsidiaries are excited to announce this strategic alliance with ScreenCheck," stated Bill Willis, ImageWare's SVP of technology and business development and managing director of ImageWare's German subsidiary, Digital Imaging International. "The synergy between the companies' current offerings is a natural fit."
"The strategic cooperation between ImageWare and ScreenCheck will move the distribution, services and technical support of printers into a new direction," stated Roger Berk, CEO of ScreenCheck. "This cooperation allows ScreenCheck to service distributors, resellers and end-users of both organizations globally, thanks to our seven regional sales and service centers. ScreenCheck is committed to providing quality service to all partners and customers of ImageWare and its subsidiaries."
About ImageWare Systems Inc.
ImageWare Systems Inc. is the leading global developer of digital imaging, identification and biometric software solutions for the corporate, government, law enforcement, professional photography, transportation, education and healthcare markets, among others. ImageWare's secure credential and biometric product lines are used to produce ID cards, driver licenses, passports, national medical health cards, national IDs and more. The company's law enforcement and biometric product lines provide the public safety market with booking, investigative and identification solutions that can be accessed and shared via PC, Web and wireless platforms. ImageWare's professional digital imaging product line provides professional photographers with automated, in-studio and mobile solutions to facilitate the transition from film-based photography to digital imaging. Founded in 1987, ImageWare has headquarters in San Diego, with offices in Canada, Europe and Asia.
About ScreenCheck
ScreenCheck is one of the global providers of card personalization solutions and is specialized in developing complete turnkey card applications. ScreenCheck solutions and applications are promoted worldwide through a strategically built partner network. ScreenCheck subsidiaries are located in Western Europe, Australia, Central Europe, India, Latin America, the Middle East and the USA. Besides concluding partnerships on geographical grounds, ScreenCheck strives to optimize services by a continuous search for strategic partners in market-related segments such as access control, biometrics and cashless payment systems. For more information on ScreenCheck, visit the Web site at www.screencheck.com.
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