13 Dec, 2007GE Security welcomes new U.S. port container security device requirements
GE Security, Inc. announced its intent to respond to the RFI (request for information) for conveyance security devices issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection. GE’s CommerceGuard monitors for theft, smuggling, international terrorism and other threats while a container is being transported. CommerceGuard reports container breaches and tracks the journey of […]
13 Dec, 2007The Security Industry Association releases 2008 Legislative Agenda
The Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 2008 Legislative Agenda has been released and includes advocacy in a range of new areas in addition to ports, rails and public transit systems. Agenda highlights include: ports (TWIC), public transit, schools, healthcare, HPSD-12 and physical security, waste facilities, and training programs. he Security Industry Association Releases 2008 Legislative Agenda […]
13 Dec, 2007Precise Biometrics received supplementary hardware order for national ID card project in Portugal
Precise Biometrics has won a follow-up order linked to the biometric Portuguese ID card from its partner Zetes Burótica. Fourteen hundred units of Precise Biometrics’ combined fingerprint and smart card reader, Precise 250 MC, will be delivered by the end of this year. Precise Biometrics is also a key supplier of various components and services […]
13 Dec, 2007Consumers to access accounts by voice only
Acxiom® Corporation and VoiceVerified®, have worked together and come up with a solution so that consumers can simply use their voice to access high-security accounts. SoundAccess™, a new identity protection system offered by both companies, allows consumers to access accounts remotely without the inconvenience of passwords and access codes. SoundAccess uses advanced voice algorithms to […]
12 Dec, 2007State of South Carolina awards L-1 Identity Solutions contract for fingerprint enrollment services
L-1 Identity Solutions has received a contract from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to provide digital fingerprinting services for civil applicants statewide. The program allows applicants to take advantage of lower electronic FBI processing fees and enables significantly faster processing times. L-1 Enhanced Definition TouchPrint™ live scan systems will be used to collect […]
12 Dec, 2007ID World 2007 called a success
ID WORLD 2007, the sixth global summit on automatic identification, which was held in Milan from November 26 to 28 has been named a success by its organizers, Wise Media. More than 2,419 individual visitors (up 34 percent over last year) attended the exhibition and 112 exhibitors (up 56 percent over last year) showcased their […]
11 Dec, 2007Oregon’s largest Public Utility protects sensitive data with Aladdin eToken
Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has selected Aladdin eToken for employee authentication and compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) security standards. They will control network logon through multi-function eToken smart cards. By the middle of 2008, EWEB expects to provide employees with a combination of Aladdin eToken smart card types – USB-based […]
11 Dec, 2007Texas to take Medicaid smart card project statewide
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will begin a statewide smart card system for people to verify their Medicaid coverage. The new Medicaid card will look like a credit card and be encoded with eligibility and identity information required by doctors and other health-care providers. The cards will automate patient check-in and protect […]
11 Dec, 2007Keywatch Systems Queensland releases new range of biometric locks
Keywatch Systems Queensland has released its new range of biometric locks. The biometric locks feature a range of battery operated models with fingerprint and PIN codes or both as well as a range offering solutions for wired access control and time and attendance. The biometric locks can be set to operate with both fingerprint and […]
11 Dec, 2007Newest ‘finger-touch ID’ eliminates cards
The BioWedge fingerprint scanning solution plugs into a USB port and replaces your existing card scanner or keypunch device. A touch on the scanner instantly recognizes only registered guests, customers and employees and then pulls up their customer or employee record. No one else can sign in for them and they have no cards to […]
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