Identix Experiencing Growing Demand in Commercial Enterprise Market for Biometric Authentication Systems & Solutions with Fiscal 2006 Orders To-Date Exceeding $2.2 Million

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) said today that it continues tosee solid demand for the Company's biometric authentication technologyin the commercial and enterprise space. During its fiscal 2006 year,which began July 1, 2005 and ends June 30, 2006, Identix has alreadyreceived more than $2.2 million orders for deployments of itsBioLogon(R) authentication software and enabling BioEngine(R)authentication technologies and accompanying single finger readers.Included in that total are the new orders announced today forbiometric logical access solutions for the banking and healthcaremarkets, which have an aggregate value of approximately $600,000.Identix expects to recognize revenues from these new orders in itsfiscal 2006 second and third quarters, ending December 31, 2005 andMarch 31, 2006, respectively.

Driven by the growing need for heightened security and theimportant requirement for better identification prior to grantingaccess to PCs, company applications, and specific databases andcompany information, leading commercial entities are continuing toadopt biometric authentication solutions to safeguard sensitiveinformation. Identix is experiencing growing demand for biometricallyenabled logical access solutions in industries including banking,healthcare, and government agency enterprise, which often requireemployees to access particularly sensitive information.

"The benefits of biometric authentication for logical access inenterprise and commercial markets are being realized across the UnitedStates," said Identix President & CEO Dr. Joseph J. Atick. "Industriessuch as banking and healthcare, where there is an especially importantrequirement for the utmost confidentiality in accessing records storedin PC and network databases, are leading the way in recognizing thepower of heightened security that biometrics can add to any logicalaccess application. Our biometric solutions are easily integrated intoexisting workflows and help provide users with the confidence thatonly authorized individuals are accessing certain PCs and/orconfidential records. We believe we may continue to see growingadoption and deployment of biometric solutions throughout thecommercial and enterprise arena and are confident that Identix is wellpositioned to capitalize on this prospective area of growth."

About BioLogon

Providing fingerprint and password support and designed tointegrate seamlessly into a network's OS for central administration,configuration and maintenance of user account and security policies,BioLogon offers complete multi-factor authentication solution.BioLogon accepts multiple user account login methods, includingbiometrics and PIN combinations, enabling increased security, loweradministrative costs, and added convenience.

Identix, BioLogon and BioEngine are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Identix Incorporated in the United States and othercountries.

About Identix Incorporated

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

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

Statements in this press release and that relate to future plans,events or performance are forward-looking statements reflectingmanagement's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of futureperformance and economic conditions. All forward-looking statementsare made in reliance on the safe harbor provisions of the SecuritiesAct of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Identix cautionsinvestors that forward-looking statements involve risks anduncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially fromthose expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertaintiesinclude, without limitation, those related to: the availability offunding from government and other customers; the readiness ofcustomers to accept delivery of products on a timely basis; theability of the Company to achieve targeted levels of hardware,software and related component mix; increasing levels of competition;and other risks identified in the Company's SEC filings. The Companydisclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise anyforward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,future events, or otherwise.