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Comprehensive Identification Products Inc. (CIPI) and Synercard Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership for Global Distribution

Partnership to deliver flexibility of software choices to key distributors

BURLINGTON, MA-(Business Wire) July 2, 2001-- CIPI, a global provider of Identification solutions and Synercard Corporation, a leader in the development of Internet enabled ID software technologies, today announced their partnership to distribute the Asure ID Family of Products , Synercard's software suite. The resultant union will enable Synercard to introduce this innovative software into CIPI's well-established, broad-based distribution channels.

CIPI's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Scott Hyde, and Synercard's President, Bruce Bianco, proudly announced the formation of their new alliance, in which CIPI will be a Secure Platinum Partner, Synercard's highest level of distribution for the Asure ID Family of Products. CIPI currently supplies over 2000 dealers worldwide with identification solutions, including software and software-based digital imaging solutions.

The Asure ID Family of Products complements CIPI's current video imaging software solutions by offering a family of software products, which are Internet-enabled, easy to learn, powerful, scaleable and flexible. The Asure ID Family of Products simplify and streamline the process of managing and issuing advanced photo ID cards for organizations of any size, helping them to better manage their people and protect their resources.

In discussing the alliance, Scott Hyde stated, "This partnership is very exciting for us because the Asure ID software provides our dealers with more opportunities to attract new business with an innovative, leading-edge technology product that offers solutions for all types and sizes of businesses." "The Asure ID Family of Products was also attractive to us because the products work together and nicely expand our current video imaging line with an easy to use system that makes very attractive cards, but is also very sophisticated and flexible," Hyde added.

"As a result of this partnership, Synercard's Asure ID Family of Products will be marketed and sold through a worldwide network of solutions-oriented resellers who will benefit from on-going sales training, marketing and technical support programs," stated Bruce Bianco. Mr. Bianco went on to say "We see a real commitment on CIPI's part to ensure the success of its partners which fits perfectly with our own philosophies and corporate goals."

The trio of software products in the family includes Asure ID Express, Asure ID Enterprise and Asure ID Server. Asure ID Express works as part of a standalone system and is an affordable and ideal choice for small to medium size organizations seeking advanced card design capabilities in a powerful yet flexible ID software package. Asure ID Enterprise is designed specifically for network environments and is targeted towards larger organizations that operate over a dedicated network or that integrate more advanced database tools. Asure ID Server is intended for large, decentralized organizations and service bureaus and uses the Internet to create a central card issuance service that supports multiple customers in remote offices and eliminates the need for card printers in all locations. All three products offer robust card design features, simple and intuitive interfacing and powerful query tools.

CIPI

CIPI, is a privately held manufacturer and distributor of business-to-business solutions for photo identification. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Burlington, MA, CIPI supplies an extended, international dealer network with a broad and diverse line of photo and video imaging solutions and supplies. CIPI dealers enjoy added benefits of top-tier service and reliability through CIPI's customer service, technical support and dealer marketing programs. For more information visit www.compid.com or call 1-800-528-8005.

Synercard, Inc.

Headquartered in the National Capital Region of Canada, Hull, Quebec, Synercard Corporation was formed in 1997 to exploit the emerging market opportunities in the areas of Internet and Intranet-enabled card personalization and issuance for advanced photo ID cards. Today, Synercard designs, develops and, through an international network of value-added resellers, markets software products, which simplify and streamline the process of managing and issuing advanced photo ID cards for organizations of any size anywhere. Additional information on Synercard and Asure ID can be found at www.synercard.com or by calling 1-877-ASURE-ID

Contact: Wendy A. Metz, 781/993-3211
Email: wametz@compid.com
www.compid.com

For More Information Contact:
Bruce Bianco, President
Synercard Corporation
Tel: (819) 777-6687, Ext.3122
Fax: (819) 777-8114
Email: bbianco@synercard.com

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