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To: brad greene who wrote (2460)	12/4/1997 8:17:00 AM
From: bob jaremsek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 4676

National Registry's Biometric Solutions Enhance Customer Service at Westernbank Unisys Integrates NRI's Finger-Imaging Technology into a Suite of Banking Solutions to Protect Confidential Data and Streamline Customer Service TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Westernbank of Puerto Rico will use biometric technology from The National Registry Inc. (Nasdaq: NRID - news; NRI) to secure access to confidential customer information. The agreement, announced today, is part of an $8.5 million Westernbank project that will include new branch systems, an integrated call center, and a fall virtual bank. Unisys Corp. [NYSE:UIS - news], one of the systems integrators for the project, will incorporate NRI's finger-imaging solution into the Unisys FBA Navigator branch automation suite that includes Finesse 2000, the fully integrated sales and marketing solution, FBA Counselor, and FBA call center. Additionally, Unisys will install NRI's Secure Authentication Facility for NT (SAF/NT) in Westernbank's back office locations. SAF/NT will replace password identification with biometric authentication when employees ''log-on'' to back office workstations. Westernbank customers also will use National Registry's finger-imaging technology to perform selected transactions. ''We are pleased our relationship with National Registry enables us to bring a proven biometric solution to Westernbank,'' said Israel Lorenzana, Unisys client relationship manager on the Westernbank project. ''The integration of NRI's technology into Unisys applications will streamline Westernbank's branch operations -- speeding teller lines and providing better audit controls -- which ultimately benefit Westernbank and its customers.'' Westernbank has been on the forefront of banking technology and was the first bank in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to have an Internet presence. ''The primary reason for focusing on technology is to provide the best service and the most conveniences to our customers,'' said Frank C. Stipes, Westernbank president and CEO. ''As we have expanded the services and convenience we offer our customers, other banks have been forced to expand their services and conveniences accordingly.'' Westernbank is a $1.54 billion financial institution with 34 branches in Puerto Rico. Considered a mid-sized financial institution, Westernbank's performance ranks them among one the best based on annual operational return on equity. The bank has been growing at a rate of 25% per year and is expected to double its asset base by the end of the year. Unisys is one of a select group of companies with the portfolio of services, technologies and third-party alliances needed to deliver the benefits of information management -- helping clients use their information asset to enhance their competitiveness and responsiveness to customers. Unisys expertise in information management is founded on the strengths of its three global businesses: consulting, solutions and systems integration; industry-leading technologies; and comprehensive services and products supporting distributed computing environments. Access the Unisys home page on the World Wide Web at unisys.com. The National Registry Inc., based in Tampa, Fla., brings The Power of Positive Identification to business, healthcare and government. The Company provides cost-effective finger-imaging technology to verify individual identity; to protect business and personal information; and to replace passwords and PINs to safeguard and simplify access to electronic systems and enable new online services for customers. NRI is a leading supplier of finger-imaging personal identification systems for state and local government. Further information is available by calling 1-800-388-4674 or through NRI's World Wide Web Site: nrid.com. SOURCE: The National Registry, Inc. ______________________________________________________________ .................... Bob