Synrdyne Supports Department of Homeland Security Initiatives with Introduction of Gatecheck

Screening Solution Secures Nations Airports, Borders, Railways and Other Transportation Corridors

AUSTIN, TX (PRWEB) April 4, 2004 -- Synrdyne Solutions, Inc., an emerging leader in the identification verification and biometric authentication marketplace, today announced the release of Gatecheck®, a fixed-site identification verification solution providing information on demand to frontline defenders in support of the war on terrorism. Under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Synrdyne has submitted Gatecheck to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for evaluation in support of the Airport Access Control Pilot Program. Until now, DHS and TSA personnel have had to rely on visual checks of identification that is presented for access to TSA-controlled areas. Additionally U.S. border agents, customs agents and other front line defenders have had to rely on tier one offerings that verify ID templates and tier two offerings that check the encoded data on passports and other forms of Identification. Unfortunately, these systems rely on old technology that does not verify the authenticity of the identification being provided. With Gatecheck, federal screeners and agents have a comprehensive system that provides proof positive verification of identification documents presented.

It is a more important than ever to know who is accessing U.S. transportation corridors and who is crossing Americas borders with Canada and Mexico. Due to the ease of obtaining fraudulent identification from online sources and those operating from countries where U.S. law enforcement agencies cannot reach simple visual checks are just not reliable," stated Robert Sanchez, president of Synrdyne. Gatecheck will provide frontline defenders with the ability to access critical screening information and positively authenticate the documents of travelers desiring entry into America"

Gatecheck empowers frontline defenders to verify and authenticate identification documents being presented by travelers. The Gatecheck solution operates in a stand-alone or networked capacity, multiple electronic readers capable of reading all forms of identification including passports and U.S. visas, as well as a fully integrated digital camera and CrossmatchTM fingerprint reader -- allowing users to leverage their initial investment in the Crossmatch product which is currently in use at airports and other ports of entry.

The Gatecheck system processes identification by authenticating it via a query of the appropriate source database and returning a definitive Go" or No-Go" response. The Gatecheck software is modular, and architected to accommodate future requirements from DHS and TSA including airport employee screening, trusted passenger programs, and border control access. Additionally, the system meets and exceeds the requirements of the US-VISIT program, and complements CAPPS II. The Gatecheck solution is the first truly integrated data system that couples Information on Demand (IOD) with biometrics to provide frontline defenders the ability to identify threats in realtime.

About Synrdyne Solutions, Inc.

Founded in 2002 and based in Austin, Texas, Synrdyne Solutions, Inc. is an emerging leader in the identification verification and biometric authentication marketplace. It provides solutions that support Homeland Security initiatives as well as identification needs within the financial services and retail segments. The Companys software and services replace simplistic methods used to positively authenticate identification information provided by the public. The Synrdyne customer base spans government agencies, the military, Homeland Security, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as well as financial institutions and retail outlets where alcohol and tobacco are sold. Synrdyne markets its products as turnkey solutions that include hardware, software and information services though a combination of a direct sales force and channel partners. For more information, visit Synrdyne on the web at www.synrdyne.com or call 512.266.4053.
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