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Nov-26-08 SAP Unveils Future Public Security Center
…public security organizations will face the technical challenge of combating product piracy and detecting plagiarism, as well as adapting to the use of biometrics systems and their integration into existing systemsNov-25-08 Brits ready for biometrics to tackle ID fraud
The latest UK Security Index reveals that 75% of UK residents would be willing to allow banks, government agencies and other organisations to take fingerprints in order to verify their identity, compared with France (59%), Germany (62%) or Italy (63%).Nov-24-08 Clear Lanes To Hit Two Million Milestone This Week
10,000 Fliers Processed Through Clear Lanes in Single DayNov-19-08 Unisys Security Index Reveals Misplaced Complacency Toward Financial Concerns at Start of Economic Downturn
Financial worries overshadowed by national security and ID fraud fears for most Americans
Nov-14-08 Biometrics Penetrating Consumer Markets
“Biometrics players increasingly have to support both public and private sector demand. It will be those that leverage the key biometric standards initially developed for the public sector but with scope for private sector deployments that will reap the benefits,”
Nov-13-08 Dutch plan single database for biometric data
The Dutch cabinet wants to save the finger prints and face scans of everyone in the Netherlands above the age of five in a single database.Nov-11-08 International Biometric Group (IBG) Announces November 13 Webcast and Release of the Biometric Market and Industry Report 2009-2014
Global biometric revenues are projected to grow from $3.42 billion in 2009 to $9.37 billion in 2014, driven in part by government identity management and border management programsNov-04-08 Israel-Biometric Database Bill Passes First Vote
The bill proposes Israel make the switch to "smart" identification methods, using fingerprints and digital photographs on documents such as identification cards and passports.Nov-03-08 Western Australia Department of Corrective Services Go Live with Argus’ Innovation
The delivery into the Western Australia Department of Corrective Services (WADCS) is unique in Australia and is a world-first.Oct-29-08 HSBC bank uses facial recognition
“To gain acceptance from the user, a biometric needs to be as non-intrusive as possible. One natural thing human beings always rely on is to be recognised by someone they know.Oct-29-08 HSPD-12 PIV Cards Moving Into States and Enterprises for Network Security and Emergency Responder Credentialing Programs
Since only the federal government can issue PIV cards, distinctions are evolving for PIV interoperable and PIV compatible cards, based mostly on whether the PKI certificate comes from a Certificate Authority (CA) approved through the federal bridge.Oct-28-08 DHS and the State of Michigan Team Up to Advance Secure ID Initiatives
This innovative approach balances the need for customer convenience, economic stability and more secure borders.Oct-28-08 New 3-D image systems to provide reliable face biometrics
“Our new 3D vision system goes beyond the skin and is equivalent to measuring the bone structure. As people stand at border control, detailed images can be taken and processed immediately.”Oct-27-08 Survey Shows Strong Interest in SMS Privacy and Demand for Convenient Fingerprint Security in Cell Phones
Survey on Cell Phone Text Messaging/File Sharing Shows Strong Interest in Fingerprint Sensor-Equipped Cell Phones for Enhanced Security, Privacy80% Want Widespread Availability of Fingerprint-Enabled Phones in the U.S.
Oct-20-08 Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Precise Biometrics as a Key Player in the Non-AFIS Fingerprint Market
Exceptional customer service and support, technical expertise, and strategic alliances and partnerships have contributed to the success of Precise Biometrics.Oct-20-08 DOD Can Establish More Guidance for Biometrics Collection and Explore Broader Data Sharing
…newly collected data are not necessarily comparable with data collected by other units or with federal databases that store biometrics data, such as the FBI's fingerprint database, DOD's biometric database, or the DHS biometric database.Oct-15-08 BIO-key(R) Building Intellectual Property Inventory for Biometric Identity Management Solutions
This recently issued "Biometric Identification Network Security" patent provides a defense against hackers and system attacks, while leveraging the industry standard Trusted Platform Module (TPM) specification for encryption key management.Oct-15-08 Agreement to Acquire Motorola Biometric Business Unit
"Through this acquisition, Sagem Securite, its existing customers, and Motorola's existing biometrics customers are expected to benefit from increased efficiencies and customer responsiveness from the merger of the two businesses."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.