AuthenTec CEO to Highlight Rapid Growth Opportunity for Biometrics in Asia at ATRE Tech Conference in Beijing April 19

MELBOURNE, Fla. & BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2005--AuthenTec, the world leader in fingerprint sensor innovation and sales for more than five years, will highlight the latest advances in fingerprint sensors and the tremendous growth opportunity for biometrics throughout Asia at the ATRE 2005 Asian Technology Roundtable Exhibition in Beijing April 19.

Scott Moody, president and CEO of AuthenTec, will be a featured speaker and discuss the latest advances in fingerprint technology, new wireless and PC applications, and the strong and growing opportunity for biometrics throughout Asia.

AuthenTec announced last month that it is significantly expanding its presence throughout Asia - including establishing one of the first biometric research and development centers - to help meet the region's growing demand for consumer and enterprise biometrics products. The company said that it will open the AuthenTec-Shanghai Development Center in the Songjiang district in Shanghai, as well as multiple marketing and customer technical support offices in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China.

Since its founding in 1998, AuthenTec has grown to become the leading provider of biometric fingerprint sensors in Asia -- with more than 4 million sensors already in use in cell phones, PCs and peripherals, and access control devices throughout the region. The tiny sensors are used to provide the most convenient form of security against theft or fraud, as well as enabling other functions. Asia continues to be one of the fastest growing regions for biometrics, and the largest overall market opportunity.

About AuthenTec

With more then four million sensors in use worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in fingerprint sensor innovation and sales to the PC, wireless, and access control markets. AuthenTec's award-winning FingerLoc(R) and EntrePad(R) sensors take full advantage of The Power of Touch(TM) by utilizing the company's patented TruePrint(R) technology to deliver most convenient, reliable and cost-effective means available for enabling touch-powered features that extend beyond user authentication. The company's network of partners, solution providers and customers include: Analog Devices, APC, Compal, Cherry, Fujitsu Computer, Computer Associates, Fellowes, IBM, LGE, Microsoft, Motion Computing, Samsung, Tatung, Texas Instruments, Quanta, among others. Visit www.authentec.com.