“It’s an exciting time to lead an organization like this,” Agostinelli said. “As a result, we’ll be able to offer our customers a portfolio of solutions that’s unparalleled in our industry.” There is a lot of natural synergy,” he said. “Cross Match and DigitalPersona are both leaders in biometric technologies with a strong brand presence in global markets, however there’s little overlap in our portfolios. “While the two companies will operate independently in the near-term, the complementary nature of their products, technologies and global support organizations should make for a relatively quick and seamless integration.” Agostinelli said.