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Provision of secure transaction systems and services to the international banking, telphony, retail, and security markets, using a range of smart and magnetic card solutions

In the recent Agm the chairman said "the company has made a positive start to the financial year and the board remains optimistic about prospects for the business."

Pre-tax losses have also nearly halved from 6.4 mln to a loss of 3.4 mln on cost cutting. They have also had a successful fund raising.

Also chart indicators show that it may be time for the next leg upwards past recent resistance at 7.5p. and please remember you are responsible for the timing of your own buying and selling actions.




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Douggie,Nice to here from you again on this thread, I hope Idd are looking more healthier when you get back.Have a good time. goal.

just got this off advfn thread..

as was posted, even if they secure a measly 1 or 2 percent of the market, its big money........'

LONDON (AFX) - The government has admitted that the cost of introducing identity cards will be almost double its original estimate of 3 bln stg, the Financial Times reported.

The Home Office now estimates that the introduction of identity cards will cost 5.5 bln usd to get running over 10 years, the financial broadsheet said.

Douggie,is it possible that you can stay in Egypt for the next six mounths or so,you were wright you are a jinx to Idd. Only joking.goal.

i hope it keeps going, kicking myself for not taking v good profit earlier in the year, looks like we could be returning to those days & highs !

There must be something happening in the backround that somebody knows about. We have had massive increases for the last 3 days and the volume is getting heavier. Any one know what or is just rumours re: ID Cards etc..

Results...http://moneyam.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200412020700209104F.html

Hello goal....I'm back!.... :-[

Wellcome home Douggie! & down she goes.

at last there is a little trade interest, oh and good day goal & azhar

Evening all, just herd that the conservatives are backing id cards, may be good news for idd! goal.

Sorry Doug.. been away from PC. still holding average some where in the region of 9p. silly me bought in high. good potential.

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ID Cards are due to be debated in Parliament this coming Monday. The goverment seems intent on bringing them in. The total cost is estimated at 8 billion sterling (BBC tonight) with the cards costing around 40% of this figure. It's big and IDD reckon they're in for the kill if all goes their way.

.....ID Data has developed a range of secure solutions for the UK and international
markets in this fast-growing sector. A significant proportion of Europe's 450
million-strong population will require identity cards, plastic drivers' licences
and health cards thus offering significant potential. The acquisition of
CardBASE, together with our secure-production, position us well to provide local
and national identity solutions.

We believe that as the only British-owned smart-card company, we are uniquely
placed to participate in any introduction of national ID cards in the UK, having
contributed to the consultation process and formed strategic alliances to offer
a comprehensive and compelling solution.

Conservatives 'united' on ID cards
Wednesday, 15 Dec 2004 04:35
The Conservatives' Shadow Cabinet is "united" in its decision to support the Government's Identity Cards Bill, leader Michael Howard has said.

The former Home Secretary said the cabinet would take collective responsibility in supporting the controversial legislation.

Mr Howard said he was convinced ID cards would bolster the fight against terrorism, crime and immigration, helping to make Britain a safer place.

However, they would make clear that they had concerns about the costs, which have been put at up to 6 billion, and the implications for personal privacy. But these objections will be raised during the detailed discussions on the legislation.

It was reported Mr Howard faced some rumblings of discontent on the front benches from Shadow Home Secretary David Davis, Shadow Chancellor Oliver Letwin and Transport and Environment Spokesman Tim Yeo, who reportedly said the plans "stink".

The Bill receives its second reading in the Commons on Monday.

New Home Sec strongly in favour of ID cards

New H.S commited to go ahead with ID cards.

blue trade list again maybe a tic up looming.. ;o\

What about that for timing! post return to stockwatch to see my predict happen :o).....(only 60% down now)

Clarke steps into Blunkett's role

Mr Clarke said he would maintain continuity at the Home Office
Charles Clarke is starting work at the Home Office on Thursday following the resignation of David Blunkett.

Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy said that while his party fundamentally disagreed with many of Mr Blunkett's policies he was "sad to see someone brought down in this way".

He also urged Mr Clarke to rethink plans for identity cards - something the new home secretary says he supports.

(The Bill receives its second reading in the Commons on Monday.)

ID Data PLC
02 December 2004

Interim Results for the six months ended 30 September 2004 and trading update

ID Data ('ID Data' or 'the Company'), the provider of secure, card-based
transaction systems and services to the international telephony, banking, retail
and secure access sectors, today reports its interim results for the six months
ended 30 September 2004.

Highlights
Group turnover ahead 86% at 10.2 million
Operating loss of 1.9 million after losses from acquisitions and
discontinued operations
Exceptional loss of 633,000 with closure of OneEighty Software
Acquired CardBASE Technologies Limited for 2.4 million with a share
exchange at 7p per share
Banking and financial sector sales up 135% helped by two major contract
wins
Retail card sales up 154%, helped by loyalty and gift cards
Card industry now showing very strong demand across all sectors
National ID card plans an opportunity for ID Data as the only British-
owned smart card producer
Turnover October and November 2004 3.3 million with visible sales
pipeline of 4.8 million

Chief Executive's Review

The past six months have been exciting and demanding. While sales grew by 86%,
operating losses increased slightly due to cost inefficiencies on integrating
recent acquisitions.

Since winning two significant orders in the period from two of the world's
largest issuers of financial cards, ID Data has seen the successful introduction
of this business and enhanced systems to ensure their exacting standards are
met. The benefits of these contracts will start to flow through in the second
half of this year.

Our work under the Post Office Account Card contract, to date the UK's largest
government smart card initiative, was extended to 2011.

The CardBASE acquisition enables us to offer industry-leading card management
software to banks and other financial organisations around the world. The
financial sector promises exceptional growth as some 1.8 billion credit and
debit cards move to Chip and PIN globally and new secure-payment methods emerge
for both the unbanked, through pre-authorised debit cards, and internet users.
With competitive, compatible solutions for this sector, ID Data sees major
growth opportunities in its financial services business.

As the largest provider of retail and loyalty cards in Europe, ID Data has won
contract renewals with Tesco and Nectar in the loyalty area. As banks are
rolling out advanced, Chip and PIN and point of sale technologies, retailers can
now adapt the new smart-card infrastructure for their own needs, such as
internet shopping and online loyalty redemption using smart cards.

Working with Tesco, ID Data has introduced bar-coded key fobs as an alternative
method of data collection, delivering leading-edge technology in advance of our
competitors.

Charles Clarke has been made home secretary and Ruth Kelly takes over at education in the reshuffle prompted by David Blunkett's resignation.
Former Education Secretary Mr Clarke said he was exhilarated to have the job and shared many of Mr Blunkett's views.

The move marks a promotion to the top table of government for Ms Kelly, who will be replaced as Cabinet Office Minister by David Miliband.

Ms Kelly becomes the sixth woman in Tony Blair's Cabinet.

Mr Clarke said it was an honour to return to such an exciting department and paid tribute for the "outstanding" job done by his "close friend" Mr Blunkett.

"The challenge I see is absolutely exhilarating," he said. "It is to ensure that every citizen in every community feels confident that they live in a secure community and one which they can live in safety."

Handling immigration and asylum, the criminal justice system, effective policing and tackling anti-social behaviour would be among the issues in his in-tray, he predicted.

Asked if he would be as "authoritarian" as Mr Blunkett, Mr Clarke said he would not go into policy details yet.

But he said he held similar views to his predecessor, ensuring continuity, and he strongly believed in the controversial plans for national identity cards.