VeriFone Selects Touch International's New Digital Ink Technology for the Omni 7100 Modular Payment Device

Touch Screen Technology Provides Durability, Flexibility for VeriFone's Latest Multi-Lane Retail Offering

Seattle, WA - May 25, 2004 - (Society for Information Display, Seattle WA, Booth 731) Touch International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of touch technology, today announced that VeriFone, the world's leading provider of payment solutions, has selected Touch International to provide touch screen technology for the VeriFone Omni 7100MPD signature capture-based payment terminal.

The win showcases the continued growth of Touch International as one of the top touch system component manufacturers and places the company's newest technology, Digital Ink, in front of millions of consumers at the retail check-out counters in stores today.

The Omni 7100MPD was specifically designed to provide investment protection and flexibility for multi-lane retailers and wholesalers who want their payment terminal to evolve as their needs grow," said Paul Rasori, vice president of marketing at VeriFone Inc. "Digital Ink touch screen technology provides the Omni 7100MPD terminal with the necessary durability to survive the abuse that a signature capture terminal receives in the multi-lane retail environment. It also supports stylus, finger, and gloved-hand input with palm rejection, providing the flexibility customers want and retailers need."

The Omni 7100 Modular Payment Device is the first truly modular, ¼ VGA point-of-sale terminal with signature capture capability using Touch International's Digital Ink touch technology. This payment terminal allows retailers true investment protection by delivering the flexibility to configure the terminal at the factory or in the field. With its "swap in & out design," different modules can be added to the base product any time to expand the base capabilities with Ethernet/USB, EMV, Smart Card, and RFID ensuring that current and future payment needs can be met by this same terminal.

"At VeriFone, we are focused on our customers," said Rasori. "The Omni 7100MPD was specifically designed to provide investment protection and flexibility for retailers and wholesalers who see the wisdom behind the purchase of the Omni 7100MPD. Our design ensures that the current and future payment needs of our customers can be met by this same terminal, and with its new built-in technology enhancements like those provided by the highly durable Digital Ink, we've significantly extended the product life of our newest point-of-sale terminal."

"VeriFone has selected Touch International to deliver its next generation touch interface for the Omni 7100MPD because our Digital Ink technology is the world's thinnest, most durable, unbreakable, wear-resistant touch technology available on the market today," stated Michael Woolstrum, Touch International's CEO. "VeriFone is one of the leading manufacturers of secure electronic payment technologies, and have long held the reputation for only integrating best-of-breed components. This is a real testament to the value of Digital Ink in this market space."

"We spent several months evaluating a number of different touch solutions from the world's top touch technology manufacturers before finally selecting Touch International's Digital Ink," commented Rasori, at VeriFone. "This technology met our every need, from pricing, to optical clarity, to durability. We are committed to offering our customers the best payment terminal solutions and supporting services available today and using Touch International's Digital Ink is one way we are fulfilling this commitment."

About VeriFone

VeriFone, Inc., (http://www.verifone.com) recognized worldwide as the trusted leader in secure electronic payment technologies, provides expertise, solutions and services for today with a smart migration strategy for tomorrow. VeriFone is leading the industry in the delivery of solutions that add value to the point of sale market, resulting in improved merchant retention and the generation of new sources of revenue for its partners and customers. VeriFone solutions are specifically designed to meet the needs of vertical markets including financial, retail, petroleum, government and healthcare. VeriFone has shipped over eleven million electronic-payment systems.

For more information on VeriFone's OMNI 7100MPD, or to take a Virtual Tour, visit http://www.verifone.com/7100/home.html.

About Touch International

Founded by industry veterans, Touch International, Inc. is a privately held, worldwide supplier of high-quality touch screen components. Through its expanded manufacturing facilities, Touch International is able to offer a wide variety and rapid delivery of lower-priced, high-reliability products, based on customer needs and specifications. Touch International is headquartered in Austin, with five factories strategically placed around the globe, and additional sales and support offices on four continents.

For Information, Contact:
Anne Ahola-Ward, Touch International
Phone: 512.832.8292x310
Email: aahola-ward@touchintl.com
Touch International