SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Shimon Systems Inc., a provider of biometrics-based access control solutions for enterprises, was awarded INNY at DEMO 2006 for Bio-NetGuard -- a fingerprint-based access control device for WiFi LANs. INNYs are awarded by The Tech Museum of Innovation for products that INnovative, INspiring, IN the know, and IN the museum.

"INNYs are bestowed upon DEMO innovations The Tech believes will significantly impact people's lives; they will be exhibited at the Museum later this year. The Tech seeks to provide visitors with unique museum experiences that will encourage them to become the next generation of innovators," said Sheila Grinell, interim CEO of The Tech Museum. "We're really excited to showcase INNY Award winning products at The Tech so visitors can experience these new technologies first-hand."

Despite explosive growth in the use of WiFi LANs, many enterprises either use the technology reluctantly or have postponed its use due to WiFi's less than adequate security. Bio-NetGuard is a unique and effective solution to the security problems of WiFi. By combining the latest WiFi security and biometric identity verification technologies, Bio-NetGuard provides a rock solid access control mechanism for the WiFi network.

Shimon Systems launched Bio-NetGuard at the DEMO 2006 conference operating with many commercial off-the-shelf WiFi access points and adapter cards.

"We are very pleased to be selected for an INNY. Receiving this award at DEMO, which showcases the best of best products, is indeed a great honor," said Dr. Baldev Krishan, president and CEO of Shimon Systems, Inc. "We are looking forward to showcasing Bio-NetGuard at The Tech."

About Shimon Systems

Shimon Systems provides complete biometric end-to-end solutions for various markets seeking secure authentication. Shimon Systems product line includes Bio-NetGuard -- a fingerprint-based access control device for WiFi LANs, PASSWORD FREEDOM(TM) -- logical access control product for PC clients, and Simple Sign-On(TM) products for USB memory devices with fingerprint authentication. For additional information, call 408-546-2140 or visit http://www.shimonsystems.com/.

About The Tech Museum of Innovation

Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, Silicon Valley, Calif., The Tech Museum of Innovation, a non-profit organization, engages people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and experiencing technologies affecting their lives and aims to inspire the innovator in everyone. For more information, visit http://www.thetech.org/ or call 408-294-TECH.

CONTACT: Baldev Krishan of Shimon Systems Inc., +1-510-304-6830, or
baldev@shimonsystems.com

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Web site: http://www.shimonsystems.com/