Government ID, Smart Cards, Identification and Authentication

IBG announces new Webcast

Monday, December 8, 2008

The International Biometric Group, a consulting and systems integration firm, has announced a new Webcast set for December 11 detailing guidelines and planning considerations for biometric border control systems.

The Webcast will delve into travel documents, biometric collection at border sites, information systems use, interoperability for both technology and documents and use at land, sea and air ports of entry. Border control systems present many unique obstacles as they must be able to sync with documents, systems and biometric samples from many different countries once implemented. [end] 

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