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SCANSOURCE SECURITY DISTRIBUTION ENHANCES CARD OFFERING WITH ADDITION OF SYNERCARD

GREENVILLE, S.C. – April 5, 2006 – ScanSource Security Distribution, a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCSC), is strengthening its card printer solutions offering with the addition of Synercard, developer of the critically acclaimed Asure ID ® suite of photo ID and ID card application control software.

ScanSource Security will distribute Synercard’s Asure ID products, which offer a complete line of photo ID card management software solutions. Synercard’s feature-filled solutions are easy to implement and allow for the improved issuance and management of advanced photo ID cards for the small business up to the largest enterprise.

“The addition of Synercard bolsters our line-up of complete identification solutions,” said Tony Sorrentino, vice president of merchandising, ScanSource Security Distribution. “Synercard’s software solutions are well-respected in the industry and work seamlessly with our leading card-printer manufacturers’ products.”

“ScanSource Security’s solid relationships will enable Synercard to expand its reach to thousands of U.S. resellers who are focused on security, ” said Bruce Bianco, president, Synercard. “We are impressed with ScanSource not just for its distribution muscle but also the value-added resources the company brings such as its popular knowledge training programs and excellent technical support.”

ScanSource Security offers access control, surveillance/CCTV, intrusion, fire and identification products to the reseller community. The company provides competitive pricing, free ground shipping, products in stock and ready to ship from a centralized location, extensive product knowledge, and highly trained sales representatives and technical support specialists.

For more information on ScanSource Security, please visit www.scansourcesecurity.com.

About ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. is a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, including automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) and point-of-sale (POS) products through its ScanSource sales unit; Avaya communications products through its Catalyst Telecom sales unit; communications products from Intel through its Paracon sales unit; and electronic security products through its ScanSource Security Distribution unit.

The Company serves the North America marketplace and has an international segment, which sells AIDC and POS products in Latin America and Europe. Founded in 1992, the Company markets products from more than 100 technology manufacturers to over 16,000 value-added technology resellers and is committed to empowering them with tools and services designed to help them grow. For more information, call the toll-free sales telephone number at 800.944.2432 or visit www.scansource.com.

About Synercard
Synercard provides intuitive, fully interoperable photo ID and ID card application control software solutions. Synercard’s robust software solutions enable organizations of any size to create, manage and verify an individual's identity. With over 10,000 customers, Synercard products are sold through an international distribution channel. Synercard is part of HID Global, a leading supplier and manufacturer in the access control industry, serving customers worldwide with proximity and contactless smart card technologies; central station managed access controllers; secure and custom card solutions; photo ID and ID application control software; and electronic cylinders. Headquartered in Irvine , California , HID Global operates international offices that support more than 100 countries and is a member of ASSA ABLOY Global Technologies Division. To learn more, please visit www.hidcorp.com. For more information, visit the Synercard Web site at www.synercard.com.

Contact Information:
Melissa Andrews, ScanSource, Inc.
864.286.4425
melissa.andrews@scansource.com