Identix Receives New Purchase Orders Valued at Approximately $700,000 from California State & Local Agencies

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2005--

Orders Demonstrate Increasing Demand for Identix' Latest High Quality Image Capture TouchPrint Enhanced Definition Live Scan Systems

“We are seeing strong demand throughout the U.S., as well as in international markets, for our recently introduced Enhanced Definition live scan offerings”

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX), the world's leading multi-biometrics security technology company, announced that it has received new purchase orders from California State and Local agencies for multiple units of its industry-leading Identix(R) TouchPrint(TM) Enhanced Definition 3000 line of full-hand and 10-print live scan fingerprint systems. The orders have an aggregate value of approximately $700,000, and include multiple Identix TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3800 Full-Hand Live Scan Systems, as well as TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000, 3100 and 3500 models. The live scan systems under these purchase orders will be deployed to upgrade and expand existing law enforcement live scan networks, as well as to establish new processing centers for an agency that must conduct federally mandated background checks. Some of the systems are expected to ship and be installed in the Company's fiscal 2005 third quarter ending March 31, 2005, with the majority expected to ship and be installed in the Company's fiscal fourth quarter ending June 30, 2005.

"We are seeing strong demand throughout the U.S., as well as in international markets, for our recently introduced Enhanced Definition live scan offerings," said Identix President & CEO Dr. Joseph J. Atick. "The importance of image quality is now a number one customer requirement and we believe our Enhanced Definition systems provide the ability to capture unparalleled images, with an image capture and output that exceeds the FBI Appendix F standards in an extremely user-friendly system."

Identix TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series

The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series exceeds the FBI Appendix F standard by providing 3.5 times the pixel density and 300 percent more contrast, resulting in images that have far more fine ridge detail than dictated by the Appendix F requirements. The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series employs technologies that take into account subjects with different size fingers and skin colors, sweaty fingers and users rolling fingers at different speeds. The systems produce clear, crisp fingerprint images with virtually no distortion or false minutiae that can be caused by smudging and smearing. TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Series systems are designed to maintain consistent image quality over time, and with no moving parts in the optics deck and no silicon pads or coatings to change, they provide maximum reliability and minimal downtime, lowering the total overall cost of ownership.

The TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3000 Live Scan Series is comprised of rugged and stylized terminals for roll and slap fingerprint capture that can be integrated with software for a complete fingerprinting system in either desktop or transportable configurations, as well as standalone booking stations designed to withstand heavy traffic and harsh environments.

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

About Identix Incorporated

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

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

Statements in this release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements reflecting management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. All forward-looking statements are made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Identix cautions investors that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those related to the ability of Identix to complete complex product development and obtain relevant government agency certifications on a timely basis; the availability of funding from government and other customers; and the readiness of customers to accept delivery of new products on a timely basis; the ability of the Company to achieve targeted levels of product and component mix; increasing levels of competition; and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.