ImageWare Systems specializes in providing highly innovative and advanced technology solutions. The publicly traded United States-based company is a leader in the identity management industry, particularly in the biometrics, public safety, secure credentialing and controlled access segments. Its products include IWS Biometric Engine, the foundation of the company s identity management solution, is a identity management platform that ensures only valid individuals gain access to controlled areas; EPI Builder, a software-development kit that enables software engineers to create custom identification solutions or incorporate identification functionality into existing applications; EPI Suite, which is used for producing secure credential and identification solutions; Desktop Security, an authentication management platform optimized to enhance corporate security and usability; and IWS Law Enforcement, a digital booking, investigative and identification product. ImageWare Systems maintains operations in San Diego.