UPEK Provides NEC Computers International with Biometric Fingerprint Authentication for Latest Generation Corporate Notebook Platforms

Business Wire, Oct 3, 2005

BERKELEY, Calif. -- NEC Offers UPEK TouchStrip Fingerprint Authentication Security on Range of New Versa Series Notebooks

UPEK(R), Inc., the worldwide leader in biometric fingerprint security solutions, today announced that NEC(R) Computers International (CI) is offering the UPEK TouchStrip(TM) fingerprint authentication solution in the entire range of the new Versa series notebook platforms. The Versa C250, M350, and P550 utilize UPEK's biometric fingerprint security to enable faster and more secure access to critical data for law enforcement, healthcare, corporate and government users.

"We are excited to announce this new relationship with NEC CI to serve the pan-European market and support the initiatives of local public service providers, large enterprises and governments to protect sensitive information," stated Greg Goelz, vice president of marketing at UPEK. "In addition to the enhanced security offered on the Versa series platforms, these professionals require mobility and convenience to effectively serve the needs of their clientele."

"NEC CI chose UPEK for our biometric security needs as part of our focus on security in 2005," stated Herve Gaignard, Mobile Product Marketing Manager, of NEC. "We believe that biometric security performance coupled with the highest level of user convenience for notebook PC platforms is a key factor for success in the corporate IT environment."

About UPEK

UPEK, Inc., the global leader in biometric fingerprint security solutions, offers integrated end-to-end solutions including comprehensive design & integration services to the world's leading consumer and industrial products companies. UPEK solutions enable the strongest fingerprint authentication security available and effortless user convenience. UPEK security solutions are easy to deploy and integrate with existing infrastructure and network architectures.

UPEK biometric security products enable a wide range of applications including password replacement for PCs and applications, centralized management for corporate network security, secure mobile transactions, protection of portable data, identity verification for government and military applications, and physical access control.

UPEK has been pioneering biometric fingerprint technology since 1996 and shipping product in volume since 1999. UPEK is headquartered near Berkeley, California with offices in Prague, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo.

For more information, visit www.upek.com

About NEC Computers

NEC Computers, a division of NEC Corporation, is present on the commercial market with the NEC brand.

NEC Computers conceives, manufactures, markets and supports PCs, mobile solutions, Servers and Storage and tailored solutions for enterprise businesses and administrations. NEC's technological site provides design, manufacturing, marketing, support and systems integration.

NEC Computers aims to provide optimal solutions to its customers in Europe, EMEA, Africa and Latin America.

NEC Computers website: http://www.nec-computers.com

UPEK and TouchStrip are trademarks or registered trademarks of UPEK, Inc. NEC and Versa are trademarks or registered trademarks of NEC. All other names and marks are the property of their respective owners.