Irvine, CA, February 22, 1999 – CardLogix, a leading U.S. manufacturer of smart cards, announced that it is partnering with Humetrix™, Inc., to enable easy and secure smart card-based Internet transactions for healthcare insurers, providers and consumers. This agreement incorporates Humetrix’s line of Netissimo™ products and services for direct and secure Internet access. The addition of the CardLogix smart card platform increases the ease-of-use and security of Humetrix solutions. The announcement was made at the annual HIMSS Conference And Exposition in Atlanta, where CardLogix is exhibiting in Booth 2214.

Two-thirds of all visitors to the worldwide web have accessed health information, with half inquiring about a specific condition or disease. Providers and insurers benefit from fast, secure access to medical databases, reference materials and claims information for better patient care and business management, keeping costs down.

CardLogix and Humetrix products are aimed at healthcare consumers, providers and insurers. Humetrix offers tailored solutions and integration services to meet specific consumer needs.

“Humetrix is a valuable partner for us, with in-depth knowledge of the technical and business dimensions of this vast industry in the U.S.”, said Bruce Ross, Vice President Of Marketing for CardLogix. Dr. Bettina Experton, President and CEO Of Humetrix, comments that Humetrix solutions integrate smoothly with CardLogix smart cards and Smart Toolz™ Application Development Software. “We have identified some key opportunities for our combined products”.

Founded in 1994, CardLogix manufactures smart cards and development software for integrating smart card technology into computing and transaction systems. Key application areas include Healthcare, Security, Entertainment and Banking. Contact CardLogix at 16 Hughes, Irvine, CA. 92618, (949)380-1312, www.cardlogix.com and sales@cardlogix.com

Humetrix™, Inc. Incorporated, founded in 1991, develops and sells proprietary smart card applications and smart card-based products and services that address the entire spectrum of Internet communications and transactions for Healthcare, Banking, Finance and Travel and Leisure. For more information, contact Humetrix at 110 5th Street, Del Mar, Ca., 92014, (619) 259-8987 and info@humetrix.com

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