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IdentiSys acquires Southwest Datacom Systems

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Minnetonka, Minn. — April 6, 2005 — IdentiSys Inc., the largest supplier of identification solutions to end-users in North America, today announced the acquisition of San Antonio, Texas based Southwest Datacom Systems.

“We are very pleased to welcome Southwest Datacom to the IdentiSys family,” said Mike Shields, CEO of IdentiSys Inc. “This addition will enhance our ability to serve customers through increased ID experience and expanded product offerings” he said.

IdentiSys and Southwest Datacom are both large dealers for Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, and Fargo Electronics. IdentiSys also offers access control, time and attendance, patient tracking, and other identification applications.

Southwest Datacom has provided identification solutions in Texas for over twenty years. The company has a strong presence in healthcare, education, corporate and government in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, and Corpus Christi, Texas.

IdentiSys Inc. offers complete identification solutions including most applications that utilize a plastic card, metal tag, biometric, or other form of ID. The Minnetonka, Minnesota company represents more than thirty suppliers in the identification marketplace and provides superior service and support to thousands of customers in corporate, education, healthcare, government, and many other markets.

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