ASUS Selects UPEK Fingerprint Authentication for New Enterprise Notebook Computers

EMERYVILLE, Calif. – October 11, 2006 – UPEK®, Inc., the leading brand of biometric fingerprint authentication solutions, today announced that ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading manufacturer globally for notebook computers, launched two security-focused enterprise notebook computers featuring UPEK’s TouchStrip™ fingerprint authentication solution.  Adoption by ASUS of UPEK fingerprint authentication technology confirms a growing enterprise need to protect access to notebook PCs and corporate networks in light of recent device losses and thefts that have led to large-scale privacy breaches.

The R1 tablet and V1 notebook PCs from ASUS target enterprises by highlighting security for mobile professionals.  These new products incorporate comprehensive hardware and software security features headlined by UPEK’s fingerprint authentication solution, which enables network security for enterprises while offering mobile users a convenient means of accessing data.

UPEK’s Protector Suite™ QL software offers users with a rich biometric experience providing ASUS users with an always-on user experience and features: intuitive, self-guided enrollment, fingerprint-enabled Windows sign-on, an integrated password bank, finger-activated application launching and file encryption for protecting sensitive information.

In addition, ASUS platforms with the UPEK fingerprint authentication solution feature UPEK’s exclusive TBX Pre-Boot Authentication module to provide strict and secure authentication during system power-on and before the operating system starts, reducing exposure to data theft.

The R1 tablet and V1 notebook also include the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which combined with the UPEK fingerprint authentication solution provides true hardware-based security to counter password and encryption key hacking attempts.

“Security is critical for our enterprise notebook customers,” said David Kuo, Manager of ASUS Notebook Business. “UPEK’s fingerprint authentication solution is an ideal feature that works seamlessly with the Trusted Platform Module to offer reliable data protection even on the go."

“We’re proud that ASUS has chosen our TouchStrip fingerprint authentication solution to protect its notebooks,” stated Greg Goelz, VP of marketing, UPEK, Inc. “As one of the world’s largest notebook manufacturers, ASUS’s decision to integrate our technology is another major indicator of the market need for security in notebook computing.”

About ASUS

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. With world-class engineering and offices and subsidiaries located in all corners of the world, ASUSTeK provides innovative solutions to consumers, businesses and OEM/ODM customers, and has won 1706 awards in 2005, with recognition in design excellence from iF Gold Award, while ranks in the tops of Business Week InfoTech for the 8th straight year. The company is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries and a top 4 maker globally for notebooks.

About UPEK, Inc.

UPEK, Inc., the global leader in biometric fingerprint security solutions, offers integrated end-to-end solutions including comprehensive design & integration services to the world’s leading consumer and industrial products companies. UPEK solutions enable the strongest fingerprint authentication security available, packaged for high user convenience and rapid integration into existing products and network architectures.  The company has been pioneering biometric fingerprint technology since 1996 and shipping product in volume since 1999.  UPEK is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with offices in Prague, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo. For more information, please visit www.upek.com

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