Nov-19-09 Need for Secure Identity Management and Automated Emergency Procedures to Develop Amalgamation of Physical and Logical Security

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, European Security Convergence Market, finds that the market earned revenues of euro 700.5 million in 2008 and estimates this to reach euro 2,400.2 million in 2014. The following technologies are covered in the research: smart cards, video surveillance and access control.

Sep-29-09 Waste Truck Management Solution with IDTECK’S RF245

In addition, the RF245 tags were utilized to allocate the trucks the different areas of the cities. The long range readers, RF 245, which boasts up to ten meters of reading range, are implemented at every weighing station to identify the truck’s credentials and permit access to only the assigned trucks.

Sep-09-09 New NIST publications describe standards for identity credentials and authentication systems

NIST is responsible for developing specifications for PIV cards required for the government under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12. These smart cards have embedded chips that hold information and biometric data such as specific types of patterns in fingerprints called "minutiae" along with a unique identifying number. The goal is to develop methods that allow each worker to have a PIV card that works with PIV equipment at all government agencies and with all card-reader equipment regardless of the manufacturer.

Sep-08-09 Biometric Surveillance Forecast to Reach 61% CAGR Through 2017 Representing $872 Million in Annual Revenue

The dominance of AFIS/Livescan and Fingerprint continues thorough the forecast period. However, by 2017 Iris and Face recognition begin to rival their dominance together accounting for more than 33% of global revenues. Vein, Voice, and Signature will experience modest growth from 3% to 6%, 2% to 5%, and 0.7% to 1.6% respectively over the forecast period

Aug-25-09 Biometric Online Consumer Protection Division Set Up by Biotraits to Guard Families and Children, Battle Identity Theft and Protect Home Computers from Predators

BioTraits Consumer Protection Division is developing workforce management products that will focus on preventing identity theft and protecting children from web-based predators.

Aug-25-09 Global Biometric Forecast to 2012 Biometric Market Expected To Grow 18%

The Global Biometrics market is witnessing swift acceptance and implementation in both public and private sectors as an accurate, reliable and cost-saving way to offer better and advanced security surveillance. Ever-increasing security concerns such as individual identity theft and corporate security to national security are driving the biometric market.

Jul-21-09 Secretary Napolitano, Governors Show Support for Pass ID in Mississippi

Secretary Napolitano. “I am proud to join our nation’s governors in supporting Pass ID—a cost-effective, common-sense solution that balances critical security requirements with the input and practical needs of state governments.”

Jul-15-09 Frost & Sullivan: North American Government Biometrics Markets Thrive With Active R&D Thrust

The regulatory-driven activities and initiatives of the government have enabled the North American government biometrics market to become a high revenue generator. The U.S. mandated Visa Waiver Program (VWP), the border management control programs, the national ID programs, driver's license, and the physical access and logical access control programs for buildings have opened the doors of opportunity for biometric vendors.

Jul-13-09 Global Biometric Forecast to 2012

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Jul-02-09 US-VISIT Fortifies Security

Previously, over-stayers were only discovered if they had encounter with police.

May-13-09 Biometric Technology Spans All Services

Earlier this year, a DoD-wide data call requested by LTG Stephen Boutelle, Army Chief Information Officer/G-6, asked military components to report on biometric technology systems being “used or planning to be used.” This information, collected by the DoD Biometrics Management Office, provides a general summary of emerging biometric technologies. Though the findings are still preliminary, they do outline general trends.

May-11-09 Houston Transport Company, Alerts Truckers to New U.S. Coast Guard Security Clearance Requirements

Individuals meeting TWIC eligibility requirements will be issued a tamper-resistant credential containing the worker's biometric (fingerprint template) to allow for a positive link between the card and the individual.

May-04-09 Iris Biometrics: The Next Generation

Feb-02-09 Secretary Napolitano Issues Immigration and Border Security Action Directive

What is the prospect for using biometrics as part of the screening (done either by the employer or at an offsite location by specialized offices)? What role could data-mining or other innovative strategies play in helping to identify false positives and false negatives?

Oct-15-08 Cross Match Introduces Dual-Finger Scanner with Autocapture and Roll Capability at the Biometrics Show in Great Britain

"Cross Match is proud to introduce the fastest dual finger scanner on the market. The Verifier 320 LC will provide a full ten fingerprint enrollment in seconds. We believe this industry leading product will be a huge advantage to customers whether they are searching for identification technology for criminal or applicant purposes," remarked Cross Match CEO and President, James Grau.

Feb-01-05 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL RECIEVES VERICHIP™

California State University, Fullerton, Launches Major Biometric Identity and Access Research Project

realtime North America, Inc. announced that its award-winning bioLock software has been installed at California State University, Fullerton, to conduct extensive research and create white papers about the award-winning biometric identity management system bioLock