Identix Receives Order Valued in Excess of $400,000 for IBIS Real-Time, Mobile Biometric Identification Solution

Identix Incorporated (Nasdaq:IDNX) announced today that it hasreceived an order valued in excess of $400,000 from the MinnesotaBureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to expand the BCA's rollout ofIdentix' patented IBIS mobile biometric identification solution. Underthis new order, the BCA will deploy additional IBIS mobile handheldunits to select Minnesota law enforcement officers across the State toprovide them with the ability to capture and wirelessly transmitbiometric fingerprint data of individuals who need to be identified inthe field through the Identix IBIS server. Identix' IBIS serverincludes backend software systems located at the Minnesota BCA'sfacilities that handle sequenced transaction workflows and access thewealth of biometric data that exists in the Minnesota State AFISdatabase. Upon receiving a query containing biometric data from anofficer in the field, the IBIS server automatically routes the queryto the State AFIS database to search for any possible matches. Aresponse related to a hit or no hit against the AFIS database isrelayed back to the Officer's handheld IBIS unit generally in lessthan three minutes. If a match is found against the database,additional identifying information on the individual, possibly frommultiple sources, is included in the response. The BCA is also addinga number of desk top IBIS units under this order for location atselect agencies to provide similar biometric identification captureand search functionality at brick and mortar precincts.

With this rollout of additional units, Minnesota now has nearly300 IBIS handheld units for officer use throughout the State.Minnesota currently employs more than 9,000 law enforcement officers.The Minnesota IBIS deployment has been funded by grants from theNational Institute of Justice and the U.S. Department of Justice.

"The addition of Identix IBIS mobile identification solution tothe 'protect and serve' toolset of select Minnesota law enforcementofficers has resulted in more criminals being removed from ourstreets," said Jerry Olson, BCA Program Manager. "In addition tohelping us provide a safer and more secure environment for thecitizens of Minnesota, we have gained the added benefit of making ourofficers even more efficient and effective. Identification queries canbe confirmed in the field within a couple of minutes, eliminating thefrequent requirement for an officer to take himself or herself off thestreet to process a suspect ID. Our Officers are requesting this toolto assist them in carrying out their duties and we are pleased thatour most recent order is able to make this valuable technologyavailable to additional Officers across the State."

Identix President & CEO Dr. Joseph J. Atick commented, "Lawenforcement agencies across the Nation are enhancing the effectivenessand efficiency of their officers by arming them with the Identix IBISsolution and the ability to collect and search biometric data in thefield. These are important goals for any police department, and webelieve law enforcement agencies across the country are beginning torealize the benefits of this advanced technology. IBIS directlyaddresses issues presented to law enforcement officers every dayregarding encounters with subjects in the field that either have noform of identification or may proffer a fraudulent ID. The successstories from officers in Hennepin County, Ontario and Portland arebeing reported to fellow officers, which we believe, in conjunctionwith a focused marketing effort, is resulting in growing demand forour mobile ID solutions. Not only are IBIS users achieving fantasticresults and removing suspected criminals from the streets, but webelieve the ease of use and rapid response time for queries -generally under three minutes - makes IBIS a desired addition to anyofficer's crime fighting toolset. We look forward to continuing towork with Minnesota law enforcement agencies to support theirbiometric identification requirements."

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.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this release, which are not historicalfacts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on the Company'scurrent expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risksand assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materiallyfrom those described in the forward-looking statements. All statementsother than statements of historical fact are statements that could bedeemed forward-looking statements. These statements are subject touncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materiallyfrom those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements.Risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those related to:the availability of funding from government and other customers; thereadiness of customers to accept delivery of products on a timelybasis; the ability of the Company to achieve targeted levels ofhardware, software and related component mix; and increasing levels ofcompetition. In addition, such risks and uncertainties include, amongothers, the following risks: that the merger with Viisage Technologywill not close, that the regulatory or shareholders approval will notbe obtained, that the closing will be delayed, that customers andpartners will not react favorably to the merger, integration risks,the risk that the combined companies may be unable to achievecost-cutting synergies, and other risks described in Identix' andViisage's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including theRegistration Statement on Form S-4 to be filed with the SEC inconnection with the transaction, Identix' Annual Report on Form 10-Kfor the year ended June 30, 2005 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qfor the quarter ended September 30, 2005 under the captions "RiskFactors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of FinancialCondition and Results of Operations," and Viisage's Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and its QuarterlyReports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended April 3, 2005, July 3,2005 and October 2, 2005 under the captions "Risk Factors" and"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition andResults of Operations." Neither Identix nor Viisage undertake anyobligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflectevents or circumstances after the date of this press release.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

Investors and security holders of both Identix and Viisage areadvised to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding thebusiness combination transaction referred to in the material below,when it becomes available, because it will contain importantinformation. Identix and Viisage expect to mail a joint proxystatement/prospectus about the transaction to their respectivestockholders. This joint proxy statement/prospectus will be filed withthe Securities and Exchange Commission by both companies. Investorsand security holders may obtain a free copy of the joint proxystatement/prospectus and other documents filed by the companies at theSecurities and Exchange Commission's web site at http://www.sec.gov.The joint proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents may alsobe obtained from Identix or Viisage by directing such requests to thecompanies.

Participants In Solicitation

Viisage, Identix and their respective directors and executiveofficers and other members of management and employees may be deemedto be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of themerger. Information concerning Viisage's participants is set forth inthe proxy statement dated, November 21, 2005, for Viisage's specialmeeting of shareholders held on December 16, 2005 as filed with theSEC on Schedule 14A. Information concerning Identix' participants isset forth in the proxy statement, dated October 6, 2005, for Identix'2005 annual meeting of shareholders as filed with the SEC on Schedule14A. Additional information regarding the interests of participants ofViisage and Identix in the solicitation of proxies in respect of themerger will be included in the registration statement and joint proxystatement/prospectus to be filed with the SEC.