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ImageWare� Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW), a leading developer of identity management solutions, signed a one-year exclusive licensing agreement, which is followed by a one-year non-exclusive agreement, with Sol Logic, Inc., a leader in real-time voice recognition and language translation technology. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. �Sol Logic�s unique, proprietary technology enables ImageWare to add real-time voice recognition, multiple language translation and voice analytics capabilities to our biometric offerings,� said Jim Miller, ImageWare�s chairman and CEO. �This powerful combination offers mobile biometrics identification with a voice translation engine that is expected to address multiple markets, including domestic and international intelligence, defense, public safety and border control. In addition, Sol Logic�s scalable and agnostic software platform intuitively blends with the agnostic IWS� Biometric Engine�, and together our mobile technology provides innovative solutions for government, law enforcement and private industry.� Miller continued, �We are integrating the Sol Logic Mediator Unity middleware engine with the IWS Biometric Engine. Collection and biometric identification will be voice activated and married with language translation. We believe our unique new products strengthen our product portfolio and affirm our position as an innovator in the industry.� Through the Unity SOA based capability, multilingual collaboration, conversational technologies are represented for both voice and text to include additional biometric functionality for speaker identification and voice analytics. Sol Logic Mediator technologies also support multilingual chat, distributed speech for MeshNet and document exploitation. Mediator Unity middleware allows for ease-of-integration with command and control applications. The IWS Biometric Engine is a multi-biometric identity management solution used by government and commercial enterprises to biometrically search and match populations of unlimited sizes for identity confirmation. These include searching and matching for Verification of an Identity (1:1), Exhaustive Search for Identification (1:N), Watchlist Management (X:N) and Existing Biometric Population Management and Enhancement (N:N). IWS Biometric Engine employs a multi-biometric enrollment, management and authentication platform that is technology agnostic, enabling users to utilize biometric devices (over 120) and algorithms (over 90) from virtually any vendor, as well as support the combination of the following biometric types, including: single fingerprint, Livescan fingerprint, 2D face, 3D face, iris, palm scan, finger vein, palm vein, hand geometry, palm, DNA, signature, voice, and retina. About Sol Logic, Inc. Sol Logic is an advanced technology integration and development solutions provider focused on exploiting new and proven technologies to produce critical and next-generation solutions that allow its customers to perform tasks more efficiently in a global environment. Sol Logic Incorporated is headquartered in Prescott, AZ, with offices in Quantico, VA. About ImageWare Systems, Inc. ImageWare Systems, Inc. (AMEX:IW) is a leading developer of identity management solutions, providing biometric, secure credential and law enforcement technologies. Scalable for worldwide deployment, the Company's biometric product line includes a multi-biometric engine that is hardware and algorithm independent, enabling the enrollment and management of unlimited population sizes. ImageWare's identification products are used to manage and issue secure credentials including national IDs, passports, driver licenses, smart cards and access control credentials. ImageWare's digital booking products provide law enforcement with integrated mug shot, fingerprint Livescan and investigative capabilities. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Washington DC and Canada. For more information, visit www.iwsinc.com. Safe Harbor Statement This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the �safe harbor'' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are meant to convey to the public the company's progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. While management believes such representation to be true and accurate based on the information available to the company, actual results may differ materially from those described. The company's operations and business prospects are always subject to risks and uncertainties. Important facts that may cause actual results to differ are set forth in the company�s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.