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L-1 receives $20 million contract

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

L-1 Identity Solutions, a developer of identity and biometric technology, has received a contract worth $20 million for a number of pieces of hardware, software and services from an undisclosed middle East client.

The contract involves system for enrolling, managing and searching multi-modal biometrics using the clients existing databases as well as more than 1,000 mobile authentication devices called, Hand-Held Interagency Identity Detection Equipment (HIIDE).

The HIIDE can enroll users as well as authenticate and uses three-factor biometrics; iris, fingerprint and face recognition. In addition to its capabilities, the HIIDE also touts a user-friendly interface, rugged build and full functionality when not tethered in field use. [end] 

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