Wednesday, January 22, 2003
Press Release
SOURCE: International Biometric Group

International Biometric Group Updates Biometric Market Report 2003 - 2007:
Expanded Coverage of Biometric Vendors

New York, NY - January 22, 2003 - International Biometric Group (IBG) announces the release of an update to its "Biometric Market Report 2003 - 2007." Originally released in September, 2002, the industry's most comprehensive and authoritative analysis of biometric technologies, applications, and global markets has been updated to include more vendor profiles and up-to-date analysis on recent news and events effecting the biometric industry. The Report provides critical market data and real-world guidance to biometric technology deployers, developers, investors, and researchers.

Unlike other industry reports, Biometric Market Report 2003-2007 is researched and authored by biometric technology experts with years of hands-on experience deploying and testing all leading biometric systems. IBG's real-world understanding of biometric solutions, deployment environments, and market drivers provides unparalleled industry insight to Report purchasers.

Highlights include annual revenue projections for 2003 through 2007 for the nine leading biometric technologies, the seven leading biometric applications, and the five leading biometric verticals. Each market segment features in-depth analysis of growth drivers and inhibitors, leading vendors and technologies, and trends through 2007. The Report now includes exclusive research on 25 of the biometric industry's leading vendors, including:

ActivCard, AuthenTec, BioconX, Biometric Access Corp., BioNetrix, Bioscrypt, CIC, Cross Match, DigitalPersona, Hunno, I/O Software, Identix, Imagis, Infineon, Iridian, Nuance, Precise Biometrics, Recognition Systems, SAFLINK, SecuGen, Siemens, STMicroelectronics, Ultra-Scan, Viisage, and Voicevault.

Each IBG vendor profile assesses a vendor's key products, current sales and revenues (as well as the long-term viability of its revenue model), significant partnerships, competitors, and overall vision and focus with regard to the biometric market.

Report length: 298 pages, 85 figures and charts

The Report sells for $3995 and can be purchased on-line at www.biometricgroup.com/bmr.htm.

About International Biometric Group

International Biometric Group is the leading biometric integration and consulting firm, addressing the identification and authentication needs of mid- to large-sized organizations. IBG works on behalf of both private and government clients to evaluate, design, and integrate biometric solutions for Internet applications, public sector programs, network security, point of sale applications, physical access, and smart card systems. Learn more at www.biometricgroup.com.

CONTACT: Trevor Prout, International Biometric Group, 212-809-9491, Contact@biometricgroup.com