Targus DEFCON Products Awarded BiometriTech Best of Show Award for Second Consecutive Year

Sep-08-03


ANAHEIM, Calif.- Targus Inc., a leading global provider of mobile computing solutions, today announced that its suite of DEFCON(TM) Authenticator products was presented the Best of Show Award at this year's BiometriTech Conference and Expo. This marks the second straight year Targus' biometric products have garnered the award.

The Best of Show Awards highlight technological innovation and product feature sets that aid in the development of next-generation biometric technologies and solutions. Award recipients are reviewed and selected by BiometriTech Magazine's editorial staff.

"We are honored that our DEFCON products were again chosen for this award," Daniel Wong, senior product manager at Targus Inc., said. "We have made enormous strides in the biometrics marketplace due to the advanced engineering of our DEFCON products, which have gained wide acceptance as viable and much needed technologies."

According to Technology Marketing Corporation President and Conference Co-chairman, Rich Tehrani, "Targus and their innovative DEFCON products represent the highest quality biometric solutions available today. Judging was based on a company's overall contributions to the biometrics industry, with an emphasis on originality and solution features sets."


About DEFCON


The Targus DEFCON Authenticator suite utilizes fingerprint authentication to prevent unauthorized users from logging onto and accessing vital company and personal information on any desktop or notebook computer. Incorporating OmniPass(TM) application software and Authentec's TruePrint(TM) technology, the DEFCON Authenticator eliminates reliance on numerous passwords and delivers maximum protection of confidential information.


About Targus


Targus is a leading global provider of mobile computing solutions. Building on its heritage as the originator of the notebook carrying case, Targus delivers a broad range of products that simplify and optimize the mobile lifestyle. Targus customers benefit from enhanced productivity, connectivity, and security from innovative products that free them to work in any and all environments. Founded in 1983, Targus headquarters are located in Anaheim, Calif. with offices worldwide and distribution agreements in more than 145 countries. More information available at http://www.targus.com.