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March 18, 2002 |
WINNIPEG, MB, March 18 /CNW/ - Infocorp Computer Solutions Ltd. (TSE:INP) ("Infocorp" or "the Company"), a leader in the design and delivery of point-of-service cashiering and multi-channel revenue management solutions for e-government and integrated retail management solutions for retailers, today announced a software license and maintenance support contract through its partner, Digimarc ID Systems, with the Tennessee Department of Safety.
As per the terms of the contract to develop and deploy the State's second-generation digital drivers' license issuance program, Infocorp and Digimarc ID Systems will implement an integrated service delivery and point-of-sale system to more than 100 of the Tennessee Department of Safety's in-state locations. Tennessee issues 1.4 million drivers' licenses annually.
"Infocorp is very pleased to be a part of this contract with Digimarc ID Systems and the State of Tennessee. Digimarc ID Systems (formerly Polaroid ID Systems) has been a strategic partner of ours since April 2000, and this win is a result of investments that both firms have made over the last two years in developing and marketing an integrated solution prototype," said Infocorp CEO Dwayne Mathers. "The deal firmly positions Infocorp's Access2Gov cashiering and revenue management product as a key component of next generation Department of Motor Vehicle solutions. It also highlights that Access2Gov is designed with the systems integrator in mind and can be configured to meet the needs of a wide range of potential users."
Point-of-sale is one of several customer service-focused applications that Digimarc ID Systems offers customers who want to build an integrated eDMV (electronic-Department of Motor Vehicle) environment using one supplier. The system designed for Tennessee will allow fees to be automatically calculated based on the type of card application processed, enable Department employees to process customer payments by credit card, cash or cheque, automate the reconciliation process, provide centralized reporting and interface with 230 Examiner Workstations state-wide for complete account reconciliation. The customized solution will reduce the time drivers spend when obtaining a license and also help to promote greater back-office efficiencies.
"Going forward, Infocorp's Access2Gov will be an important part of our integrated service offering," added John Munday, President Digimarc ID Systems. "We see a number of emerging opportunities similar to this one, where States are looking for efficient, cost-effective electronic driver registration systems that can meet the tough security standards needed in today's environment."
Based in Tualatin, Ore., Digimarc Corp. (NASDAQ: DMRC) is the leading provider of digital watermarking components and technologies used in a wide range of security, identification and brand protection applications.
Digimarc ID Systems is based in Bedford, Mass. and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Digimarc Corp. Digimarc ID Systems is the leading producer of drivers' licenses in the U.S., providing systems and services to 37 states. Internationally, Digimarc ID Systems produces identification documents for governments in various countries around the world.
Digimarc has an extensive intellectual property portfolio, with 51 issued U.S. patents with more than 1,000 claims, and 305 pending applications for U.S. patents, in digital watermarking and related technologies. Please go to www.digimarc.com for more information about the company.
A member of the SLMsoft.com Group of Companies, Infocorp (TSE: INP) is a
leader in the design and delivery of state-of-the-art revenue management solutions
for governments and specialty retailers. Infocorp's solutions enable product
and service delivery, workflow automation, and payment transaction processing
through multiple delivery channels including over-the-counter, Internet and
kiosks. Its core e-government product, Access2Gov (formerly POS+), has been
installed in a variety of state, provincial and municipal departments, and
is a key component of electronic service delivery solutions. Its core retail
product, Softwear/P.O.S., is installed on over 10,000 workstations in retail
organizations around the world, and is a fully integrated retail management
system, from point-of-sale to customer relationship management and back office
automation. Infocorp's offices are located in Canada and USA.
http://www.infocorpnow.com
Founded in 1986, SLMsoft.com (TSE Symbols: ESP.A
and ESP.B)
is a leading developer of electronic payment systems and transaction processing
solutions, including e-commerce applications with a focus on the financial
services industry. SLMsoft.com provides real-time end-to-end e-banking solutions
that include Internet banking, interactive voice recognition (IVR), debit
and credit card issuing, automated teller machines and point-of-sale network
management, retail branch management, and e-CRM enabling technology. SLMsoft.com
also provides investment brokerage client and portfolio management applications
for the brokerage industry; e-health solutions which enable health insurance
claims to be evaluated at the point of service, processed and settled in real
time; and e-government solutions, which enable consumers to pay fees for government
services in person, at kiosks, through IVR or the Internet.
http://www.slmsoft.com
For information contact:
Daniel Rankin
V.P. Sales
Tel: +1-416-787-0171 x2564
Email: danielr@infocorpnow.com
Investor Relations Contact
Dave Mason
The Equicom Group Inc.
Tel: +1-416-815-0700 ext 237 , Fax: 1+ 416-815-0080
Email: dmason@equicomgroup.com
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