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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFlorentis agrees to supply Handwritten Signature Technology and Services to Nationwide Building SocietyFrome, Somerset, UK (8 November 2002) — Handwritten signature specialists Florentis today announced an agreement to supply consultancy and software development services to Nationwide Building Society. Nationwide has been researching the use of biometrics for identifying customers for two years and have reached the conclusion that handwritten electronic signatures will enable them to significantly reduce paper and help to prevent fraud. “We are very excited to be working closely with Nationwide to develop and implement what is essentially the first consumer facing biometric signature application to a UK wide audience”, said Nick Mettyear, Florentis Managing Director. “Nationwide are leading the way in taking the traditional method of authorising documents, signing, and bringing it into the electronic domain, creating a legal electronic signature.” About FlorentisFlorentis Ltd is an independent software consultancy specialising in handwritten signatures. Working at strategic and practical levels, Florentis designs and implements systems using the latest technologies to eliminate paper from business processes and improve security. Florentis was established in 2000 following the closure of the offices of PenOp. Five former PenOp employees came together and formed Florentis to offer expert advice and services on issues surrounding handwritten signatures. About Nationwide Building SocietyNationwide is one of the UK's leading financial services providers. It has 10.7 million customers and almost £75 billion in assets. Nationwide offers a range of products and services designed to meet members' financial needs and maintains an extensive branch network. This is complemented by services available by phone, post, internet using a PC or MAC, WAP phones, PocketPC PDAs and TV internet banking. Nationwide was the first to launch an internet banking service in the UK, first to have an internet banking service available through a TV and offered Europe's first PocketPC PDA mobile banking service. Internet LinksPress release
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