Thursday May 30, 8:30 am Eastern Time Press Release SOURCE: INTACTA Technologies Inc. INTACTA signs license agreement with Zixsys Inc., a subsidiary of Sanyo  Semiconductor Company Zixsys launches ID Controller, a multi-layered biometric access control unit using INTACTA.CODE technology Trading Symbol: ITAC: OTCBB ATLANTA, GA, May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - INTACTA Technologies Inc. ("INTACTA") (OTCBB: ITAC - News) today announced it has entered into a license agreement with Zixsys Inc. ("Zixsys"), a subsidiary of  SANYO Semiconductor Company ("Sanyo"). Under the license agreement, INTACTA has granted a worldwide, non-exclusive license to Zixsys to use INTACTA.CODE advanced data encoding software to design, manufacture and market highly secure products for access control, public protection in and around airports, passenger  identification and employee identification. "The agreement between INTACTA and Zixsys combines technologies and know- how  that we believe can create a new standard of security products that address a  broad range of requirements for industry and government," said Noel Bambrough, President and CEO of INTACTA. "Zixsys' first product, utilizing the unique capabilities of INTACTA.CODE to encode and secure both the biographic and corresponding biometric information, is an ideal marriage of technologies for critical controlled access security applications." The granting of the license is the first formal step in the establishment of a relationship between Zixsys and INTACTA. In its March 12, 2002, news release, INTACTA announced the formation of Zixsys (at the time named SecurityART) by six affiliates of Sanyo Semiconductor Company, one of the five principal companies of Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. In consideration for licensing the INTACTA software, Zixsys has agreed to pay  INTACTA a license fee and certain royalties based upon the level of sales  generated by Zixsys, incorporating INTACTA.CODE, over a 10-year term. ID Controller integrates INTACTA's data encoding and decoding software,  Sanyo's CCD camera with fingerprint sensor technology, and Imagis Technologies Inc.'s facial recognition software, ID-2000. ID Controller confirms an identity by reading the fingerprint and facial details encoded in INTACTA.CODE on an individual's ID card, and comparing them  against the actual finger and face of the person who submitted the card, as read by a fingerprint reader and camera built into the access control unit. The hardware and software product, which is completely customizable, is used to  safeguard environments where controlled access security is of utmost importance,  such as airports, hotels, government buildings, large event venues, and  industrial and office facilities. About INTACTA Technologies Inc. INTACTA.CODE (OTCBB: ITAC - News) provides a method of embedding data, securely and reliably, for security solutions utilizing biometric technologies such as facial recognition and fingerprints, across a full array of digital (mainframe to PDA), wireless and hard copy devices. INTACTA.CODE may be utilized to provide hierarchical layers of security for the same block of data. INTACTA.CODE is not just another version of encryption. It is a unique process that provides the security of encryption with a host of other functions. INTACTA.CODE is a COM-based component that compresses and encrypts any data - such as applications, images, database records, and  documents - into a graphic form representing the binary information. Any ODBC  compliant database can store and query INTACTA.CODE, which can be sent  electronically over an intranet, the Internet, or wirelessly to mobile devices. It can also be printed and faxed allowing secure transmission of sensitive data  on printed material. http://www.intacta.com. About Zixsys Inc. Zixsys, headquartered in Japan, will develop, manufacture and market ID  Controller, creating a number of multi-level access control systems that incorporate biometrics. The focus of Zixsys will be to design, manufacture, and  market sophisticated devices for access control, the first line of defense in controlling who enters secure facilities, as well as ID verification for  documents, and ID card authentication. Zixsys Inc. is a private company  controlled by SANYO Semiconductor Company. About SANYO Semiconductor Company The SANYO Semiconductor Company is one of the five principal companies of  SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. SANYO Semiconductor Company produces a wide range of  semiconductor devices used in embedded system solutions for market-leading electronic applications. Specializing in mixed two-signal devices that  understand both analog and digital signals, SANYO Semiconductor Company is  increasingly becoming known for its ability to provide system solutions for the  latest technologies. SANYO Semiconductor Company is on the web at http://www.semic.sanyo.co.jp/index_e.htm. About Imagis Technologies Inc. Imagis (OTCBB: IGSTF - News) is a developer and marketer of software applications and advanced biometric facial recognition  software solutions both as products and as a Software Development Kit. These  applications provide a range of security solutions in various industry sectors including airports, law enforcement, customs, immigration and other government agencies, and gaming. Imagis currently has well over a hundred installations of its software in the United States, UK, Canada, and Mexico. Imagis Chairman is  Oliver "Buck" Revell, who served for over 30 years in the FBI, and during his career advanced to the number two-career post of Associate Deputy Director.  Visit our website at http://www.imagistechnologies.com. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking  statements" within the meaning of Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of  1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown  risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward- looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include our expectations as to the  success of our arrangement with Zixsys and the anticipated benefits of this  relationship; the anticipated benefits to potential customers from ID  Controller; and our intention to complete an investment in Zixsys within the  next three months. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially  from anticipated results include risks and uncertainties such as any unforeseen incompatibilities between our technology and the technology of Zixsys; any  technical difficulties related to integrating our technology and the technology of Zixsys; the possibility of technical difficulties or delays in future product  introductions and improvements; the acceptance of the ID Controller in targeted markets; product development, product pricing and other initiatives of our competitors. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.    Contact:    Noel Bambrough    President & CEO    Intacta Technologies Inc.    Tel: 404-880-9919    Email: [email protected]    Website: http://www.intacta.com    Zixsys Inc    Huw Thomas    Bear Valley Technology Centre    Tel: 81-48-529-7200, ext. 4353    Email: [email protected]    http://www.semic.sanyo.co.jp/index_e.htm    Sandra Buschau    Imagis Technologies Inc.    Tel: 604 684-2449    Email: [email protected]    Website: http://www.imagistechnologies.com