ImageWare Enhances Super Bowl Security
01 January, 2003
category: Biometrics, Contactless, Education
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ –ImageWare Systems, Inc. (Amex: IW) today announced that the National Football
League (NFL) selected identification software developed by ImageWare to design
and print secure ID badges for Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26th in San Diego,
California.
The NFL will use ID Card Maker(TM), a software solution developed by
ImageWare for Polaroid Corporation, to create digital credentials for NFL
officials, the media and others, that will provide them restricted access to
secure areas during the game. This agreement was concluded through
New York-based Idesco Corporation, an authorized Polaroid distributor and
systems integrator.
“Idesco’s Super Bowl project is another example of the outstanding service
bureau work and products that Polaroid’s Authorized Quality Identification
Dealers are able to provide end users both large and small. Idesco is a great
example of the strength of the Polaroid ID dealer network and their
abilities,” commented Jim Landrigan, Polaroid’s vice president world-wide
commercial marketing.
“Public concerns about security at large venues is at an unprecedented
high,” said Jim Miller, ImageWare’s chairman and CEO. “Ensuring that only
authorized NFL personnel and agents are granted access to restricted areas via
a photo ID badge goes a long way in enhancing the safety and security of a
heavily-populated event.”
About ImageWare Systems, Inc.
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (Amex: IW) is the leader in software solutions for
digital imaging, biometrics, law enforcement and secure credentials. Through
its ID product line, ImageWare applies its core technology to create secure
identification systems for airports, universities, government agencies and
private businesses. ImageWare’s law enforcement product line empowers its
customers to quickly capture, search, retrieve and share digital photographs
and criminal history records on stand alone, networked or Web-based platforms.
ImageWare additionally leverages its imaging technology to create software and
Web-based solutions for professional photographers. ImageWare is
headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Greenville, Canada, Germany and
Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.iwsinc.com .
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For further information please contact: Joyce Chang, [email protected], or
Andrea Alfonso, [email protected], both of ImageWare Systems, Inc.,
+1-858-673-8600.