In our December Newsletter we would like to take the oportunity to thank all our partners, clients, and friends for their support in 2001. Together with its partners, I/O Software has overcome many challenges of the outgoing year and made it a very inspiring and successful one. With all the projects scheduled and on the drawing board, we are confident that we have set the stage for even more excitement and corporate success in 2002.

I/O Software's SecureSuite is named Codie Award Finalist
SecureSuite 3.5 was recently tested by the SIIA (Software & Information Industry Association), and it has been named Finalist in the Best Security Solution Codie category for the Codie Award 2002. The SIIA 2002 Codie Awards showcase the software and information industry's finest products and services and honor excellence for corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts.

Please access the complete list of 2002 Codie Awards finalists at: www.siia.net/codies2002/finalists.html.

SecureSuite 3.5 is Scheduled for Release to Clients
I/O Software is making it easier for its clients to return back to work after a long holiday break. In early January, I/O Software's partners and clients will be receiving I/O Software's SecureSuite 3.5 product for distribution with their devices.

SecureSuite 3.5 is a considerable step in an ongoing development to create a powerful and universal authentication platform, and it supports for a rapidly growing number of authentication devices. SecureSuite 3.5 offers improved administrative policy features, a fully integrated and MMC based User Manager, a simpler and more intuitive interface, and support for Windows XP. It is designed to satisfy the most demanding needs of large corporate clients as well as mobile or standalone computer systems. Visit our web site or contact our sales department for details.

Passenger ID Project Development on Track
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced earlier that it is developing a National Air Transportation Security Identification System. The project is created as a public/private sector partnership with the support of the Federal Aviation Administration and a team of experienced industry and technology partners. Some of I/O Software's partners include Microsoft, ChoicePoint, Quest and Lockheed Martin.

I/O Software is on track with its efforts, and it is presently wrapping up the software development for the initial pilot deployment, scheduled to be launched in January 2002. The software is architected to use smart cards containing digital certificates and signed biometric template information to confirm a cardholder's true identity.

Visit our web site for details on the project and follow any new developments as they unfold.

Upcoming Industry Events:
Aviation Security Summit 2002, Washington DC, February 4-5, 2002
RSA Conference 2002, San Jose, CA, February 18, 2002
COMDEX e-Mobility 2002, Chicago IL, March 4-7, 2002
CeBIT, Hanover, Germany, March 13-20, 2002
Automatic Identification Advanced Technologies, Tarrytown NY, March 14-15, 2002
Biometrics Summit - Winter 2002, Miami FL, March 25-26, 2002
CTST (CardTech/SecureTech), New Orleans, April 22-25, 2002

SecureSuite is Codie Award Finalist.
The SIIA names SecureSuite finalist for Best Security Solution of 2002.

SecureSuite Version 3.5 to be released .
I/O Software has scheduled the release of SecureSuite 3.5 for January.

Passenger ID Project is on Track
The development of a National Air Transportation Security Identification System software is on track.