Identix Receives $3.3 Million in New Orders to Upgrade and Expand Fingerprint Live Scan Networks

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) announced the receiptof new purchase orders over the past few weeks with a total value ofapproximately $3.3 million for the delivery of Identix TouchPrint(R)Enhanced Definition ten-print and full hand live scan systems. Theorders are from federal agencies and state and local law enforcementagencies that are upgrading and expanding existing live scan networks.Customers select Identix' TouchPrint Enhanced Definition live scanbecause the systems employ technologies that take into accountsubjects with different size fingers and skin colors, sweaty fingersand users rolling fingers at different speeds. Customers benefit fromthe production of clear, crisp fingerprint images with virtually nodistortion or false minutiae that can be caused by smudging andsmearing. Because the systems are designed to maintain consistentimage quality over time, and have no moving parts in the optics deckand no silicon pads or coatings to change, customers received maximumreliability and minimal downtime, lowering their total overall cost ofownership. Identix expects to recognize revenue related to thesepurchase orders over the course of the next three months.

Last week Identix announced the introduction of its latest livescan product targeted at customers with dual requirements for slap androll fingerprinting in a very small and lightweight form factor (6inch by 6 inch and less than five pounds). The Identix TouchPrintEnhanced Definition 4100 Slap & Roll live scan system, which isexpected to be ready for shipping in September 2006, is designed tomeet the size and weight standards set forth by the Department ofHomeland Security for its border management initiatives and is beingmarketed towards border management agencies worldwide and otherentities that must meet specific size and weight requirements fortheir identity management implementations.

Identix President & CEO Dr. Joseph J. Atick commented, "We believeIdentix continues to lead the live scan market in image quality andtechnological innovation. These efforts are being rewarded with thereceipt of new orders across our existing and targeted customer base.With last week's new product introduction, Identix has further addedto its suite of live scan offerings to help ensure that we areaddressing all current and future live scan markets worldwide,including US VISIT, law enforcement, border security, civil programs,travel ID, voter registration and validation, and countless others."

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.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this release, which are not historicalfacts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on the Company'scurrent expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risksand assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materiallyfrom those described in the forward-looking statements. All statementsother than statements of historical fact are statements that could bedeemed forward-looking statements. These statements are subject touncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materiallyfrom those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements.Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those related to:the availability of funding from government and other customers; thereadiness of customers to accept delivery of products on a timelybasis; the ability of the Company to achieve targeted levels ofhardware, software and related component mix; the ability of theCompany to timely complete a full suite of end to end AFIScapabilities and successfully compete in that marketplace; the abilityof the Company to win and successfully implement on a growing numberof large scale biometrics programs domestically and internationally;and increasing levels of competition. In addition, such risks anduncertainties include, among others, the following risks: that themerger with Viisage Technology will not close, that the regulatory orshareholders approval will not be obtained, that the closing will bedelayed, that customers and partners will not react favorably to themerger, integration risks, the risk that the combined companies may beunable to achieve cost-cutting synergies, and other risks described inIdentix' and Viisage's Securities and Exchange Commission filings,including the Registration Statement on Form S-4 to be filed with theSEC in connection with the transaction, Identix' Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended June 30, 2005 and its Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 under the captions "RiskFactors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of FinancialCondition and Results of Operations," and Viisage's Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and its QuarterlyReports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended April 3, 2005, July 3,2005 and October 2, 2005 under the captions "Risk Factors" and"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition andResults of Operations." Neither Identix nor Viisage undertake anyobligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflectevents or circumstances after the date of this press release. Giventhe expected timeline of the Company's pending merger with Viisage,the Company does not currently expect to report, as a standalonecompany, operating results for its fiscal 2006 fourth quarter.Accordingly, the Company has not provided any forward lookingfinancial expectations.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Investors and security holders of both Identix and Viisage areadvised to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding thebusiness combination transaction referred to in the material below,when it becomes available, because it will contain importantinformation. Identix and Viisage expect to mail a joint proxystatement/prospectus about the transaction to their respectivestockholders. This joint proxy statement/prospectus will be filed withthe Securities and Exchange Commission by both companies. Investorsand security holders may obtain a free copy of the joint proxystatement/prospectus and other documents filed by the companies at theSecurities and Exchange Commission's web site at http://www.sec.gov.The joint proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents may alsobe obtained from Identix or Viisage by directing such requests to thecompanies.

Participants In Solicitation

Viisage, Identix and their respective directors and executiveofficers and other members of management and employees may be deemedto be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of themerger. Information concerning Viisage's participants is set forth inthe proxy statement dated, November 21, 2005, for Viisage's specialmeeting of shareholders held on December 16, 2005 as filed with theSEC on Schedule 14A. Information concerning Identix' participants isset forth in the proxy statement, dated October 6, 2005, for Identix'2005 annual meeting of shareholders as filed with the SEC on Schedule14A. Additional information regarding the interests of participants ofViisage and Identix in the solicitation of proxies in respect of themerger will be included in the registration statement and joint proxystatement/prospectus to be filed with the SEC.