Cogent Systems (Nasdaq: COGT) today announced that the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) has selected its Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to replace their existing Lone Star Imaging System (LSIS). The LSIS is an AFIS responsible for obtaining, transmitting, and matching finger images for applicants and recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Food Stamp benefits in the state of Texas. The contract award for this project is valued at approximately $8 million.
The purpose of the LSIS is to assist in the detection and deterrence of fraud during the HHSC food stamp and TANF eligibility determination process. Through finger image matching the LSIS ensures applicants for public assistance programs receive benefits under only one claim. The HHSC selected Cogent to replace the incumbent providers legacy system based on its proven technology, merit and value proposition. Cogents new AFIS was fully implemented and operational by May 4, 2007.
Cogent is serving as prime contractor for this project and will be providing a comprehensive solution including customized software and configured hardware, as well as installation and maintenance services and ongoing support over the life of the contract. Cogents Livescan devices will be rolled out to the approximately 340 HHSC offices around the state of Texas and the system will also feature mobile capability in selected locations. The new system will include significant enhancements to the legacy system and will be web-enabled based on Cogents innovative WebCheck technology. WebCheck is a web-enabled application developed by Cogent that provides the capability for name and finger image based searches through an easy to use web-browser interface.
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