Multicard Implements Statewide Standard Credential for Colorado’s Concealed Carry Handgun Permit

Standardized credential ensures consistency of permits issued across Colorado’s 64

counties

DENVER, Colorado, March 20, 2012 – Multicard, a leading supplier of credential solutions,

identity management and system integration services and a business unit of Identive Group, Inc.

(NASDAQ: INVE: Frankfurt: INV), announced today that it has developed and implemented a

standardized “concealed carry” handgun permit for Colorado’s county sheriffs’ association. For

this latest secure identification project for public safety organizations, Multicard has designed and

produced a secure, pre-printed identification card to be used statewide.

Multicard was awarded the contract by the County Sheriffs of Colorado Association, an

organization that advocates for the Office of the Sheriff across the state. “Carrying a concealed

weapon” (CCW) permits are issued through the local sheriff’s office in each of Colorado’s 64

counties. While the application process is the same statewide, prior to this project there was no

unified standard for the permit’s design or production. Steve Benitez, Vice President of Sales for

Multicard explained, “Without a state standard, it was difficult for law enforcement to verify a valid

permit if issued from other counties. This also left room for forgery and fraud. Our goal was to

develop and implement a secure statewide standard for the permit so that all sheriffs’ offices will

be issuing the same document. The permit design needed to address previously established

requirements including the permit holder’s photograph and other identifying information, as well as

the signature of the sheriff issuing the permit.”

The county sheriffs’ organization contracted with Multicard to develop the permit design, securely

produce the pre-printed card templates, and consult on implementation. A design template

incorporating all required information and additional security features was created and pre-printed

on standard CR80 size PVC card stock, which is similar to a credit card in size and thickness. The

pre-printed card stock was then distributed to the counties for issuance. Additionally Multicard is

supplying the fully compatible ID systems needed to print the final permit, which include a

configured production software module and printer.

  “The CCW permit project was an important initiative and Multicard has fulfilled our expectations

for a standard, easily recognizable credential statewide. We are very pleased with the results and

with the speed and professionalism of Multicard’s service in designing and implementing this

solution for the State of Colorado. Tamper-proof security features make it virtually impossible to

recreate the permit and law enforcement can be assured that a CCW permit is state-approved

and legal,” said Gary Cure, Assistant Director, County Sheriffs of Colorado.

About Multicard

Multicard, a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt: INV), is a worldwide

supplier of card solutions for secure identification programs, with in-house capabilities for

credential issuance, personalization and fulfillment for the consumer, government, education,

healthcare, smart community and corporate markets. Multicard offers a complete open payment

platform, ID systems management and engineering services as well as full implementation and

program management. Multicard also is a provider of enrollment, emergency management and

accreditation solutions using government or corporate IDs. For additional information,

visit www.multicard.com.

Identive Group, Inc. is a leading provider of products, services and solutions for the security,

identification and RFID industries. For more information, please visit www.identive-group.com.

Contacts:

Multicard US

Christa Kenny, ckenny@multicard.com, Phone: +1 303-477-3338 x104

Identive

Darby Dye, ddye@identive-group.com, Phone: +1 949-553-4251

Lennart Streibel, lstreibel@identive-group.com, Phone: +49 89 9595-5195