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SecuGen Announces Its Membership in the Microsoft Certified Partner Program
Milpitas, CA (July 16, 2002) - SecuGen Corporation, one of the world's leading providers of biometric fingerprint recognition systems, today announced it is a new member in the Microsoft Certified Partner Program. As a Microsoft Certified Partner, SecuGen offers a "Designed for Microsoft Windows XP" approved USB fingerprint scanner that is "plug and play". Users can now download a device driver from Microsoft's Windows Update web site. A future Windows XP Service Pack containing the driver will further increase user convenience. "We are extremely pleased with our new status as a Microsoft Certified Partner. We have worked closely with Microsoft in the past and now as a Certified Partner will enjoy even closer communication and support," said Robert Kyle, president and CEO of SecuGen. "Users of biometric products for network security want to enhance privacy without affecting convenience. SecuGen works in partner programs with industry leaders such as Microsoft to insure the widest possible support and compatibility for our products." The Microsoft Certified Partner Program allows SecuGen to utilize the Microsoft Certified Partner logo, which is an easy way for customers to recognize SecuGen as certified by Microsoft Corp. Microsoft offers a variety of resources to program members, including training, technical support, early access to Microsoft products and peer-networking opportunities that allow a variety of partners to come together and provide end-to-end customer solutions. "When customers are looking to implement a Microsoft technology solution for their business, their best bet is to turn to an expert-a Microsoft Certified Partner," said Rosa Garcia, general manager of the Partner Programs Group at Microsoft. "Microsoft provides its Certified Partners with in-depth access to existing and emerging Microsoft technologies and related training and resources to help ensure that they have the technical intimacy needed to deliver quality solutions. Today, Microsoft recognizes SecuGen for demonstrating this level of expertise and welcomes it as a new Microsoft Certified Partner." 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. A Microsoft Certified Partner is an independent business entity from Microsoft, is not an agent or legal partner of Microsoft, and has no authority to legally bind Microsoft in any way. |