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New MegaMatcher Accelerator will match up to 20 million fingerprints per second running on a simple PC
Neurotechnology has released MegaMatcher Accelerator 2.0, a packaged hardware and software solution for high-volume, high-speed fingerprint identification. MegaMatcher Accelerator 2.0 is now available in Standard and Extended versions, offering a greater range of platform configurations for different biometric solutions. The Extended Version
VeriFinger fingerprint verification engine selected for Poland's new biometric passport system
Neurotechnology has announced that VeriFinger has been selected as the fingerprint verification engine for Poland’s new biometric passport system. Now implemented in more than 130 passport offices throughout the country, VeriFinger provides reliable 1:1 fingerprint verification at each stage of the passport application, generation and issuance proc
HRS works with OmniPerception and BAE Systems to develop further applications for 3D facial recognition technology
BAE Systems has drafted in Human Recognition Systems (HRS) to help ‘fast forward’ 3D facial recognition technology that will vastly improve security in train stations and airports. The project will ultimately help police and security professionals to identify suspects on CCTV as they move quickly through public spaces, read their lip and speech pat
Security Systems Technology installs biometric hand scanning terminals at Heathrow hospitality lounges
Security Systems Technology (SST) are offering a biometric time & attendance (TNA) solution that can operate on a standalone basis or fully networked (LAN/WAN). The product allows live multiple-site integration and is particularly suited to applications in the leisure sectors. The TNA system has recently been installed at London Heathrow Airpor
Axway's global initiative addresses identity security and PKI requirements of governments and enterprises
Identity management’s rapid growth is driven by the need to manage complex identity validation and security needs in sectors like defence, healthcare, finance and human services. Presently, technologies the initiative supports – like ID cards with embedded chips, mobile devices and biometrics – are used increasingly to minimise fraud, identity the
OmniPerception teams up with BAE Systems to conduct research into biometric recognition technology
OmniPerception has teamed up with BAE Systems to conduct cutting edge research into the development of biometric recognition technology. The project which started last year is part of BAE Systems’ Investment In Innovation (I3) programme, set up two years ago to encourage and support innovative small and medium sized enterprises in the developme
TRU650 Biometric Access Control System receives Lenel factory certification
Integrated Biometrics' TRU650 Biometric Access Control System (BACS) secures physical access to enterprise environments with a centralized database providing real-time control and record of activity. Integrated Biometrics has announced that its TRU650 fingerprint biometric access control solution has received Lenel factory certification. As p
MFlow automated exit lanes system manages passenger flow at Newcastle International Airport
Human Recognition Systems has won a contract with Newcastle International Airport to deliver the MFlow automated exit lanes system to manage passenger flow. The scheme will monitor the exit routes from the international and domestic baggage collection areas, significantly enhancing service, security and efficiency at the airport – which was used by
Sagem Wireless partners with UPEK to bring fingerprint identity capabilities to mobile devices
Mobile operators, device manufacturers and application developers need identity management tools that are both convenient and secure to support the growth of mobile services such as application marketplaces, m-banking, m-commerce, mobile enterprise applications, and mobile productivity tools. Sagem Wireless has formed a partnership with UPEK
Combining SSO with strong authentication devices provides two-factor authentication for improved security
Technology has evolved to address the challenges of the modern business market. Mobile working and round-the-clock communication have tested information security, as has the need to lock down data from the inside-out. Securing the firewall was previously top of the CISO agenda, but today, securing internal access to applications by employees is equ
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International Biometric Group (IBG) Announces its March 11th Webcast: "Biometrics in Social Networking and Virtual ... (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
March webcast focuses on biometrics in social networking and online applications
G4S Justice Services LLC Selects PerSay as their Voice Biometrics vendor (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
ATLANTA----G4S Justice Services LLC, the world’s leading international electronic monitoring group announced today that it has selected PerSay as its Voice Biometrics technology vendor.
Sheriffâs Office becomes first recipient of grant funding for Biometrics (Douglas Dispatch)
Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever is pleased to announce the first award in the nation of the federally funded iris biometric grant from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA).
AOptix Technologies Announces DaonAdvantage Partnership (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CAMPBELL, Calif.----AOptix Technologies, Inc., , a leading edge developer of advanced iris biometrics products and long-distance wireless optical communications solutions, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Daon, a leading provider of identity assurance software products, to participate in the DaonAdvantage™ Program.
AboutTime named Payson business of year (Deseret News)
PAYSON — The chamber of commerce has named AboutTime Technologies as its Payson City Business of the Year.
Research streamlines data processing to solve problems more efficiently (Science Daily)
Researchers have developed a new analytical method that opens the door to faster processing of large amounts of information, with applications in fields as diverse as the military, medical diagnostics and homeland security.
RISE Project Extends Dialogue within Asia Through Addition of National ChengChi University of Taiwan to Consortium (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
The 3rd International Conference on Ethics and Policy of Biometrics and International Data Sharing held in Hong Kong on January 4-5, 2010 not only extended the international dialogue on biometrics, data sharing, privacy and security issues already instigated by two earlier conferences, but also led to the addition of the National ChengChi University of Taiwan as a RISE Consortium member
Research streamlines data processing to solve problems more efficiently (EurekAlert!)
( North Carolina State University ) Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new analytical method that opens the door to faster processing of large amounts of information, with applications in fields as diverse as the military, medical diagnostics and homeland security.
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