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Gary Klinefelter, Fargo Electronics Vice President of Technology will address attendees at the Biometric Consortium 2005 Conference in Arlington, VA. Mr. Klinefelter is slated to speak at 8:55 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21. Fargo (NASDAQ:FRGO) is a global leader in secure technologies for card identity systems. In his presentation, Mr. Klinefelter will address how the convergence of physical and IT security functions through the use of smart cards and biometrics can help an organization become more secure, efficient and profitable. The presentation will provide a broad overview of credential technologies that raise the level of security for combined physical and IT access. Mr. Klinefelter, who is also president of the Open Security Exchange (OSE), will base his presentation on the organization's new white paper, "Combined Credentials for Physical and IT Security." A copy of the paper may be found at http://www.opensecurityexchange.org. The Biometric Consortium Conference covers the latest trends in biometrics research, development, testing and evaluation as well as applications of biometric technology and the current status of biometric standards. It also addresses the role of biometrics in identification and verification of individuals by examining biometric-based solutions for homeland security, as well as the utilization of biometrics in other government and commercial applications. About Fargo Founded in 1974, Fargo Electronics is a global leader in the development of secure technologies for identity card issuance systems, including secure card printer/encoders, materials and software. The company has sold more than 100,000 systems in the U.S. and over 80 other countries worldwide. Fargo card issuance systems reduce vulnerabilities and potential for loss of time, money and lives by continually improving the security of identity credentials. Fargo provides physical, information and transaction security for a wide variety of applications and industries, including government, corporate, national IDs, drivers' licenses, universities, schools and membership. Based in Minneapolis, Minn., Fargo markets its products through a global distribution network of professional security integrators. For more information about Fargo, visit www.fargo.com.