Daon Announces Joint Offering with Siebel Systems for Border Management Agencies

New consolidated visitor information and identity management initiative addresses critical government security and border management requirements

New York, March 8, 2003 - Daon, a provider of security-rich biometric authentication solutions, today announced it has joined the Siebel Alliance Program as a Base Software Partner and has successfully validated its integration of the DaonEngine with Siebel Homeland Security 7 and Siebel Government 7. Siebel Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEBL) is a leading provider of multichannel eBusiness and eGovernment applications software.

The alliance formalizes the joint effort between the two companies to address mission-critical needs of border management agencies. Daon products support the capture and recognition of biometric information with iris, facial, fingerprint and voice-recognition technologies. Siebel Homeland Security applications allow border management agencies to manage biometric information and perform critical analysis such as cross-referencing a visa applicant with law enforcement watch lists and databases. The joint solution significantly increases the ability of government agencies to prevent and detect passport and visa fraud, and log the arrivals and departures of foreign visitors.

The solution will also support the needs of government agencies that require internal biometric security safeguards to securely access Siebel Government and Siebel Homeland Security applications using multiple biometric identifiers. Biometric technologies offer significantly enhanced security over traditional approaches such as passwords or magnetic access cards.

“Siebel Systems, is the global leader in homeland security and eGovernment applications” said Oliver Tattan, CEO, Daon. “Through this alliance we are now able to better address the needs of many of our mutual customers, particularly those who need to manage and analyze large amounts of biometric data. Linking biometrics with enterprise software will help governments to meet mission-critical requirements for greater security.”

Thomas Gann, Siebel Systems’ Vice President and General Manager for Public Sector and Homeland Security, said, “Daon is a leader in the field of biometrics and a natural fit for Siebel Systems in serving the homeland security market. Homeland security requires governments and agencies to share and analyze real-time information in a secure manner. Siebel Homeland Security applications deliver this critical information-sharing and analysis, while Daon’s biometric technologies ensure that only authorized parties have access to sensitive data. Our joint solution can help governments ensure more secure borders.”

Daon’s unique combination of multimodal biometrics enhance the security of government information technology systems. The DaonEngine is a scalable and secure identity management infrastructure platform. Designed to manage multiple security pain points, including fraud control, compliance, and employee accountability, the DaonEngine addresses the critical need to establish a flexible and robust security infrastructure that can run on back-end enterprise systems.

Siebel Government and Siebel Homeland Security provide a comprehensive suite of applications software that enable governments to anticipate, track, prevent, and respond to national security threats. By applying technology to the operations of public institutions at all levels, Siebel Systems and Daon can help government agencies manage multiple identity sources, control access to sensitive information, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

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About Siebel Systems

Siebel Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEBL) is a leading provider of eBusiness and eGovernment solutions that enable government agencies to better serve constituents through a variety of communication channels. Siebel eGovernment solutions are available off the shelf, enabling government agencies to implement eGovernment solutions without the costs and risks associated with custom-built applications. With more than 3,500 customers worldwide, Siebel Systems provides government agencies and commercial organizations with a proven set of industry-specific best practices, CRM applications, and business processes, empowering them to consistently deliver superior customer experiences and establish more meaningful customer relationships. Siebel Systems’ sales and service facilities are located in more than 28 countries.

Contacts

Maria Di Masi
Daon (Euro RSCG Middleberg)
212-699-2746

Jason Copeland
Siebel Systems
650-477-1364