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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor, has signed an agreement with Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) to distribute the Fujitsu biometric login interface products for Novell(R) eDirectory(TM) and Novell Access Manager. The contract covers distribution in the United States and its territories. A similar contract initiating Canadian distribution was signed in August. (See a related press release dated August 7, 2007, http://www.fujitsu.com/us/news/pr/fma_20070807-2.html.)

Fujitsu Microelectronics and 123ID, Inc. have developed biometric login solutions to allow database users access to Novell eDirectory applications running on Linux, NetWare and Windows. This biometric solution replaces password authentication with eDirectory logon, which provides uncompromised security, capability and pricing. The authentication technology is designed for use in the wide range of financial, educational, medical, and government applications that are served by Novell eDirectory. (See a related press release dated August 7, 2007, http://www.fujitsu.com/us/news/pr/fma_20070807-1.html.)

"We are pleased to extend this distribution agreement between Fujitsu Microelectronics America and Ingram Micro to the U.S.," said Keith Horn, chief operating officer, Fujitsu Microelectronics America. "The company's global leadership in distribution, sales, an
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