AGREEMENT BY SAGEM & IRIDIAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC WILL ADAPT & INTEGRATE BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS

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AGREEMENT BY SAGEM & IRIDIAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC WILL ADAPT & INTEGRATE BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS
28 February 2003 - Sagem Communication

Sagem, the world leader in fingerprint identification Systems and Iridian Technologies, Inc., the world leader in the authentication technologies based on iris recognition, today announced the signature of a strategic agreement by which Sagem will adapt and integrate in its biometric identification systems the iris recognition technology developed by Iridian Technologies, Inc. With this agreement, Sagem will benefit from the 'Proof Positive' certification program which guarantees the interoperability and scalability of the iris identification solutions developed by Iridian.

Sagem will thus complete its solutions for application in government and public safety (fraud prevention, ID and driving licenses, access control, law enforcement…) by adding iris recognition to its technology portfolio.

« I am convinced that the unique and well established expertise of Sagem in the design and deployment of very large biometric identification systems will provide a dramatic acceleration to the widespread usage of iris recognition in identification,' said Frank Fitzsimmons, Chief Executive Officer, Iridian Technologies, Inc.

'Sagem is very pleased with this agreement,' said Jean-Paul Jainsky, Sagem Senior Vice-President, Managing Director, Security Division, 'as it extends and completes our identification product offering. The fingerprint recognition technology is one of the most reliable and high performing solutions, especially for the management of very large databases. The addition of the iris recognition technology, renowned as one of the best biometrics, will enable to develop multibiometric solutions with unequalled performance. Thus, we will significantly widen our offer to meet the new requirements of the market, always more demanding in terms of performance and security'.

Iridian Technologies, Inc. of Moorestown, NJ leads the world in research, development and marketing of authentication technologies based on iris recognition, renowned as one of the most accurate biometric identifiers. Holder of exclusive US and international patents on the core concepts and technologies behind iris recognition, Iridian offers unparalleled security for public-use applications such as simplified passenger travel and border control, restricted access and information access. For more information, visit www.iridiantech.com

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About: Sagem Communication
Sagem Communication is organized in two Business Groups: Mobile Communication and Broadband Communication.

Mobile Communication

Sagem brand mobile phones enjoys a strong presence in world markets – Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America – thanks to continuous technological innovations, including build-in cameras, colour screens, multimedia messaging, WAP, GPRS, modules and modems, etc. The Mobile Communication Business Group operates a Research & Development center in Cergy, northwest of Paris, and a production plant at Fougères, in the Brittany region of France. Industrial and commercial partnerships with other telecom players have opened access to new international markets, including China and Brazil. China: a joint venture with Bird, the leading domestic manufacturer of mobile phones, called "Ningbo Bird Sagem Electronics Corporation Ltd". Brazil: a joint subsidiary with Gradiente, to handle the production and marketing of Sagem mobile phones.

Broadband Communication

The Broadband Communication Business Group designs, develops and produces a complete line of products for the high-growth broadband, video and printing markets.

A proven capability for innovation led to technological breakthroughs that give Sagem products high-profile positions in these highly competitive markets: the first DLP flat-screen TVs in Europe, the first embedded image correction in terminals, DECT wireless phones with mobile phone functions (SMS, hi-fi ring tones, directory, etc.), TVs and set-top boxes with build-in card readers, etc.

The Broadband Communication Business Group also deploys a Europe-wide network of subsidiaries, called National Sales Organization (NSO), that distributes Sagem brand products to all major European retailers. Sagem has signed a number of agreements with OEMs, meaning that Sagem products are used by the world’s leading brands and most European operators.

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