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SecuGenŽ Fingerprint Device Approved as "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP"
Milpitas, CA (June 20, 2002) - SecuGen Corporation, one of the world's leading providers of biometric fingerprint recognition systems, announced today that its USB Hamster fingerprint device is now a "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" approved product. The desktop fingerprint scanner passed Microsoft Hardware Quality Lab's compatibility testing to earn the logo and listing on Microsoft's Hardware Compatibility List web site. The Hamster device driver is now available for download on Microsoft's Windows Update web site at www.windowsupdate.com and will be included in future Windows XP Service Packs. The Hamster can be found on Microsoft's Windows Catalogue web site under "Biometrics". "SecuGen is among the first biometric vendors to achieve the Designed for Microsoft Windows XP approval," states Dan Riley, vice president of software development for SecuGen. "As a recognized leader in the fingerprint biometrics area, SecuGen is committed to industry standards and approvals to protect our customers' investment in technology and minimize their risk." Microsoft offers the Windows Logo Program for Hardware to help customers identify systems and peripherals that meet a baseline definition of platform features and quality goals that provide a good Windows experience for the end user. Products earning the "Designed for Windows" logo have been tested to ensure that they meet Microsoft standards for compatibility with the Windows operating systems designated on the logo and that all components install and uninstall properly and do not interfere with other system components. Jim Sortino, vice president of sales at SecuGen, states, "The Hamster is our most popular device for authentication in enterprise network security. Customers in government, financial services, and healthcare use the Hamster to increase security and user convenience in accessing intranet and extranet applications. Now that the Hamster carries the Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo, customers can be assured that the product can be conveniently installed and reliably integrated into their Windows XP systems." About SecuGen SecuGen Corporation provides biometric solutions for physical and network security employing the most advanced fingerprint recognition technology. The company invents, develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of patented optical fingerprint recognition sensors that, combined with powerful, sophisticated algorithms, yield products with the highest resolution and longest warranty in the industry. Businesses worldwide implement SecuGen's proven hardware and software products for Internet, enterprise network and desktop security, physical access control, time and attendance and medical record control applications. SecuGen's cost-effective products are sold as complete solutions, OEM components, or integrated into ready-to-use PC peripherals such as optical mice, keyboards and standalone desktop devices. Partnerships with key network security software suppliers assure compatibility across multiple platforms and applications. SecuGen is a registered trademark of SecuGen Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. |