Identix and ID Networks Enter into Agreement to Expand the Reach of Identix Live Scan Technology; ID Networks Joins Identix' Channel Partner Program

Identix Incorporated (NASDAQ:IDNX) today announced thatit has entered into a Value Added Reseller (VAR) agreement withprivately-held, Ashtabula, Ohio-based ID Networks, Inc. Under theterms of the agreement, Identix' industry leading Enhanced DefinitionTouchPrint(R) live scan technology will be integrated with publicsafety focused software applications developed by ID Networks.Specializing in local and regional law enforcement applications withmulti-jurisdictional solutions for data, imaging, and fingerprints, IDNetworks has provided records management and identificationtechnologies and solutions for the criminal justice market for morethan 20 years.

According to Douglas Blenman, Sr., President of ID Networks, "IDNetworks is a systems integration firm that specializes in thedevelopment of identification based solutions. All of our products andsolutions are heavily influenced by the experience and knowledge ofour end users, committees, industry consultants, and businesspartners, and we believe that Identix will be a strong businesspartner with ID Networks and will help us penetrate even further intothe markets we address. With the right blend of people and technology,we can deploy leading edge technology with all of the necessaryintegration."

"Entering into a strategic partner relationship with ID Networksis a natural fit for Identix and demonstrates our commitment to extendthe reach of our biometrics technology into areas of the market thatIdentix may not currently be reaching," said Elaine Bliss, IdentixVice President Channel Programs. "Teaming with ID Networks can provideaccess to markets currently not fully covered by Identix and gives usthe opportunity to sell our live scan hardware to customers seekingthe unique software integration solutions they offer. As more and morelive scan adopters across the Nation recognize that the ability tocapture and transmit the highest image quality possible must be anumber one prerequisite for any live scan solution, partnerships suchas the one with ID Networks will help Identix ensure that our livescan technology is more readily available to address this need."

About ID Networks

ID Networks is a veteran records management and identificationtechnologies company for the criminal justice market, providingsolutions since 1984. IDN specializes in local and regional lawenforcement applications, with multi-jurisdictional solutions fordata, imaging, and fingerprints. In October of 2001, the FBI certifiedthe IDN FingerRoll livescan for use in criminal justice and civilianmarkets. IDN products are compliant with NCIC, the FBI, ANSI/NIST, andother nationally accepted standards.

Identix and TouchPrint are trademarks or registered trademarks ofIdentix Incorporated in the United States and other countries.

About Identix Incorporated

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) is the world's leadingmulti-biometric technology company. Identix provides fingerprint,facial and skin biometric technologies, as well as systems, andcritical system components that empower the identification ofindividuals in large-scale ID and ID management programs. TheCompany's offerings include live scan systems and services forbiometric data capture, mobile systems for on-the-spot ID, and backendstandards-based modules and software components for biometric matchingand data mining. Identix products are used to conduct backgroundchecks, speed travel and commerce via secure identification documents,prevent identity fraud in large-scale government and civil IDprograms, and control access to secure areas and networks. With aglobal network of partners, such as leading system integrators,defense prime contractors and OEMs, Identix serves a broad range ofmarkets including government, law enforcement, gaming, finance,travel, transportation, corporate enterprise and healthcare.

More information on Identix can be accessed via the Company website at http://www.identix.com.

Statements in this press release and that relate to future plans,events or performance are forward-looking statements reflectingmanagement's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of futureperformance and economic conditions. All forward-looking statementsare made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the SecuritiesAct of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Identix cautionsinvestors that forward-looking statements involve risks anduncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially fromthose expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertaintiesinclude, without limitation, those related to: the availability offunding from government and other customers; the readiness ofcustomers to accept delivery and integration of software and hardwarecomponents on a timely basis; the ability of the Company to achievetargeted levels of software and hardware revenue mixes; increasinglevels of competition; and other risks identified in the Company's SECfilings. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to updateor revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of newinformation, future events, or otherwise.