SAFLINK SIGNS DENALI ADVANCED INTEGRATION AS MEMBER
OF NEW CHANNEL PARTNER PROGRAM
Denali to target healthcare and financial services markets with SAFsolution biometrics-based security software
BELLEVUE, WA – ( June 27, 2005 ) – Saflink ® Corporation ( NASDAQ: SFLK ), a leading provider of biometric and smart card security solutions, today announced that Denali Advanced Integration, one of largest technology consulting firms in the Pacific Northwest, has signed on as one of the charter members of the Saflink Partner Program. An industry leader with a top-tier client roster that includes companies throughout the Northwest, Denali will offer the Saflink SAFsolution ® software as part of its integrated security solutions for existing and new customers, specifically targeting the healthcare and financial services markets.
“Our customers have been asking for our guidance in designing and delivering a secure network environment that is user-friendly, yet meets the evolving needs of today's business market,” said Miles Austin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Denali . “With its strong authentication and identity management capability, Saflink SAFsolution fills a gap in our product offering, particularly for the medium-size enterprise. By participating in the Saflink Partner Program, we can now deliver a fully integrated system that includes one of the best security products on the market – and assist our customers post-deployment with management and technical support.”
Denali plans to introduce SAFsolution to its existing customer base first, focusing on the unique security needs of the healthcare and financial services markets. “SAFsolution has already proven its effectiveness in highly regulated industries where ease-of-use and efficiency are key customer demands,” Austin explained. “For example, hospitals frequently experience many people on multiple shifts using a single computer terminal. SAFsolution not only helps better protect patient confidentiality; its identity management and mobility functions help deliver increased productivity as well.”
Austin added that Saflink will participate in a quarterly CIO Healthcare Roundtable sponsored by Denali providing a more in-depth look at SAFsolution for the healthcare environment.
The SAFsolution product family enables the replacement of Windows ® passwords and smart card PINs with biometric authentication – a more secure and convenient alternative to password access. Compatible with over 25 hardware authentication devices, SAFsolution is tightly integrated with Microsoft ® Active Directory ® , simplifying system configuration and user management.
“The business market continues to demonstrate tremendous interest in obtaining the same level of strong authentication and security currently in use within the federal government,” noted Tim Wudi , Chief Marketing Officer for Saflink. “SAFsolution offers consultants such as Denali an opportunity to deliver their customers a combination of stronger security and reduced administration costs. It's a winning proposition, as evidenced by the strong interest and early enrollment of multiple resellers in the Saflink Partner Program.”
Saflink is exhibiting at C3 Expo, June 28-30 in New York City (booth 4310), and at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, July 8-10 in Minneapolis , MN (booth 719). Interested partners can learn more about the Saflink Partner Program at http://www.saflink.com/partnerships.
About Denali
Denali Advanced Integration delivers expertise in technology, consulting and support services. Denali 's expertise enables organizations to gain a competitive edge by allowing them to focus on their business growth while Denali tends to their technology needs. By forming long-term relationships with its clients, Denali becomes a key partner in their business and is aware of their corporate goals. This allows Denali to drive measurable business results by providing relevant technology perspectives, appropriate consulting services, and ongoing support. For more information, please visit http://www.denaliai.com or call 425-943-4218.
About Saflink
Saflink Corporation offers biometric security and smart card solutions that protect intellectual property, secure information assets and eliminate passwords. Saflink Identity Assurance Management TM solutions allow administrators to verify identity and control access to computer networks, physical facilities and applications. Saflink also offers protection and privacy for email, web applications and electronic documents. For more information, please visit http://www.SAFlink.com or call 800-762-9595.
NOTE: "Saflink" and "SAFsolution" are registered trademarks of Saflink Corporation. "Identity Assurance Management" is a trademark of Saflink Corporation. “Microsoft”, “Windows”, and “Active Directory” are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
This release contains information about management's view of the company's future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with the company's financial condition, its ability to sell its products, its ability to compete with competitors and the growth of the security market, and in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as other documents periodically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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