GSA Names Probaris as an HSPD-12 End-to-End Solution Provider

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- April 9, 2007 -- Probaris has been approved as an HSPD-12 End-to-End Solution Provider by the General Services Administration (GSA). The company is now qualified to assist federal agencies in meeting all aspects of Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) identity management requirements and deadlines.

GSA's approval recognizes the broad capabilities of Probaris ID™ in meeting the needs of federal agency HSPD-12 programs. Probaris ID is a FIPS 201 compliant end-to-end solution for issuing and managing secure HSPD-12 credentials. The GSA designation also reinforces Probaris' reputation as a leading provider of identity assurance solutions to the federal government.

Probaris is now qualified to deliver solutions for all five HSPD-12 product and service categories defined by the GSA. The defined categories are:

--  Enrollment and Registration Services and Products,
--  Systems Infrastructures Services and Products,
--  Systems Integration Services and Products,
--  Activation and Finalization Services and Products, and
--  Card Management and Production Services and Products.
    

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 is a presidential mandate outlining common identification card and identity systems standards for federal employees and contractors. HSPD-12 directs the implementation of a new standardized identification and credentialing process, which is designed to enhance security, reduce identity fraud, and protect the personal privacy of federal employees and contractors. Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201 (FIPS 201) outlines the technology standards to meet the technical requirements of HSPD-12.

Probaris, Inc. is attending the Smart Cards in Government Conference April 11-12, 2007 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. If you are interested in seeing a demonstration of Probaris ID, stop by booth number 39 or call the office to schedule an in-office demonstration. You may also read more about Probaris ID by visiting www.probaris.com/products.

About Probaris

Probaris (www.probaris.com) develops and markets Probaris ID™, an end-to-end solution for verification of employee identities. The solution is used to gather employee biometrics and other identity data for the issuance and life cycle management of secure credentials. Probaris ID is currently being used by federal agencies to comply with the HSPD-12 mandate of 2004. It is built on Probaris SP, the industry-leading secure business process management platform. Probaris ID bundles multiple pre-integrated NIST-approved products to provide all elements of the credential solution.

Contact Information: For further information please contact: Megan McHugh Email Contact 215.238.0510 x237