IDenticard Announces Blackboard Building Blocks Interoperability

Lancaster, PA (Apr. 10, 2003) IDenticard, a leading producer of biometric security identification, asset tracking and access control systems, and Blackboard, Inc., a leading enterprise software company for e-Education, have signed an agreement that will make the companies' systems interoperable through Blackboard's Building Blocks Program.

Under the agreement, IDenticard joins Blackboard's Building Blocks Program, which provides developer services for creating extensions to the Blackboard e-Education Suite. Blackboard's Building Blocks Manager technology allows for the real-time exchange of data between the Blackboard e-Education Suite and multiple third party systems such as digital imaging, access control and print management, ensuring complete data synchronization and data integrity.

"IDenticard software and Blackboard software will work together to offer an integrated approach to colleges and universities to provide their students and faculty with the convenience of a comprehensive, one-card solution for academic e-Commerce and access," said IDenticard President Robert L. Hager. The Blackboard Transaction System is the software platform for managing debit accounts as well as student ID cards and campus card readers. In addition to interfacing with IDentiPASS, IDenticard's premier access security system, the Blackboard Transaction System includes food service, activities and event management, online account management, copier/printer control, laundry services and vending functionality.