International Biometric Group Launches Industry's First Ongoing Teleconference Series
Designed to Address Key Biometric Business and Technology Issues, Build Online Communities 

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2002--International Biometric Group announces the launch of the first independent teleconference program on the emergence of the biometrics industry. The IBG Biometric Business and Technology series is designed to address the increasingly broad audiences interested in biometrics, including investors, developers and press. Hosted by biometric experts with years of real-world experience in biometric technologies, the IBG Biometric Business and Technology series provides timely information and insight on the current state of biometrics and the biometric industry. A range of critical biometric topics will be covered each month: 

-- Biometric sales and revenues 
-- Real-world performance 
-- Partnerships 
-- Key deployments 
-- Privacy and standards 
-- Critical vertical and horizontal markets 

The first IBG Biometric Business and Technology teleconference addresses the effect of the Identix/Visionics merger announced February 22, 2002, and takes place on Tuesday March 12th 11:00am EST. 

"The Identix/Visionics merger presents fascinating opportunities, especially in the law enforcement market," said Michael Thieme, Senior Consultant at IBG. "The challenge is to determine how to adapt the companies' joint capabilities to meet user requirements while maintaining a focus on core competencies." 

To join the March 12th conference, please contact contact@biometricgroup.com. IBG plans to address Biometrics in Transportation in April and Government Sector Initiatives in May. Future conferences will be posted on the IBG website with online registration available. 

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 size 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 time and attendance systems. Learn more at http://www.biometricgroup.com. 

CONTACT: 

International Biometric Group
212-809-9491
contact@biometricgroup.com
www.biometricgroup.com 
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