Hectrix Ltd. launched a world-class SSL-protected Access Control and Time Attendance System - a Web-based Biometrics and Smart Card Technology, ACTAtek. With all software and hardware built-in to the system, ACTAtek can be used in a standalone mode without the need of costly and complex dedicated architecture. Network support from the reliable TCP/IP networking protocol allows ACTAtek to be operated in a multiple device environment in primary and secondary mode enhancing its functionalities. ACTAtek is completely Web-based which allows it to be accessed via any standard Web browser, including PDAs and Pocket PC Phones. This allows employers to remotely access the device and know exactly what's going on in real time! ACTAtek has also most recently achieved the Linux Pilot 2005 Award, and been featured in SCMP - HK's leading newspaper.

"Each year BiometriTech magazine bestows its Product of the Year awards on companies that have demonstrated excellence in technological advancement and application refinements in the biometrics industry. Hectrix Inc. has demonstrated to the editors of BiometriTech that its products or services have gone the extra mile to create a truly innovative product," said Rich Tehrani, president and group publisher of BiometriTech.

About Hectrix

Hectrix is a leading provider of smart card and biometric authentication Internet Appliances for e-commerce, m-commerce, PC-network security, secure access and secure communication.

The unique combination of our expertise in smart card, biometric authentication, Web-server and integrated circuit technology brings particular value to our customers who benefit from the seamless integration of those technologies for IT applications and a wide range of Internet Appliances for secure access, communication, e-commerce and m-commerce.