EXHIBIT 99.1

Intelligent Systems Announces Third Quarter 2011 Results

NORCROSS, Ga., Nov. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Systems Corporation (NYSE Amex:INS) (www.intelsys.com) announced today its financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011.

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, Intelligent Systems reported net income of $700,000 ($0.08 per basic and diluted share) compared to net income of $91,000 ($0.01 basic and diluted share) in the third quarter of 2010. The Company's total revenue for the third quarter of 2011 was $4,930,000, 29 percent higher than in the same period of 2010.

For the nine month period ended September 30, 2011, total revenue was $12,631,000, an increase of four percent compared to total revenue of $12,121,000 in the comparable period of 2010. Net income in the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 was $983,000 ($0.11 per basic and diluted share) compared to $474,000 ($0.05 basic and diluted share) in the comparable period in 2010.

The growth in revenue and improved profitability in the third quarter and year-to-date periods of 2011 are principally due to more new software contracts with a higher total value completed by our CoreCard Software subsidiary. In addition, the 2011 year-to-date net income includes $450,000 of non-recurring Other Income related to the positive impact of the settlement of a legal matter by our ChemFree subsidiary, as previously disclosed in the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011.

J. Leland Strange, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our ChemFree subsidiary continued its string of nicely profitable quarters, although unit sales of its SmartWasher bio-remediating parts washers were weaker than in the comparable periods in 2010."

"Our CoreCard subsidiary added to its base of licensed software customers, completing the first complex implementation of its card management solution on an Oracle platform. Revenue from maintenance services also grew in the third quarter and year-to-date periods of 2011, reflecting a larger base of customers."

As we have frequently cautioned, results may vary from quarter-to-quarter, due in part to the timing of CoreCard contract revenue recognition, and current period results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in future periods. Contract value for licensed products and professional services can vary significantly by quarter based on the products licensed and the amount of customization requested. Generally, we defer all revenue associated with contract milestone payments on new CoreCard customer implementations until the contract is completed, which timing may be affected by factors outside of our control.

For additional information about the reported results, investors will be able to access the Form 10-Q, which will be filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission, on the SEC site, www.sec.gov or on the Company's website, www.intelsys.com.

About Intelligent Systems Corporation

For over thirty years, Intelligent Systems Corporation has identified, created, operated and grown early stage technology companies. The Company has operations and investments in the information technology and industrial products industries. The Company's principal operating companies are CoreCard Software, Inc. (www.corecard.com), a provider of licensed software for managing accounts receivables, prepaid cards, private label revolving credit, debit and credit cards, fleet cards, consumer loans as well as processing services and ChemFree Corporation (www.chemfree.com), a leader in bioremediating parts washer equipment and supplies. More information is available on our website at www.intelsys.com or by calling us at 770-381-2900.

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a.        Includes $450,000 related to settlement of a legal matter in the Company's favor.

CONTACT: Bonnie Herron
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