Passlogix®, Inc. unveils a new edition of its v-GO® Credential Manager (v-GO CM™) that centrally manages multiple smart card brands and other authenticators. Upgrades include support for smart cards based on Microsoft’s .Net technology, the option to use Active Directory as the data repository, Active Directory-based group mapping capabilities, and new tools to automate user […]

BioPassword, Inc. unveiled BioPassword® Enterprise Edition 4.0, a multi-factor authentication software platform that identifies users based on a combination of keystroke biometrics, knowledge-based authentication (user selected questions and answers) and one-time passwords (delivered to your mobile phone). A one-year subscription is priced at $19 per user. BioPassword is also announcing new remote access capability with […]

Mac users can now enjoy the benefits of swiping their finger instead of entering passwords for logins, programs and websites. UPEK® has unveiled its Eikon™ Digital Privacy Manager for Mac users. The Eikon USB peripheral fingerprint reader and Protector Suite™ software are now integrated with the MacOS 10.4 (Tiger). Mac users can now download a […]

L-1 Identity Solutions will partner with Ultra-Scan Corporation to develop a new live scan fingerprint reader based on ultrasonic imaging technology. Biometric fingerprint images are captured using high frequency sounds waves that are immune to surface conditions which increases accuracy. Optical scanners are limited because of the size and ruggedness required to achieve high resolution […]

Mexico City International Airport is installing Bioscrypt’s V-Smart identity verification solution in its new state-of-the-art terminal, data center and communications room. The multi-factor authentication physical access control readers are part of a system that uses Lenel’s IP-based access control platform and video software along with Axis IP-based CCTV cameras and HID’s iClass smart cards. Bioscrypt […]

Reportlinker.com has released a market research report on the worldwide security industry. The report analyzes the worldwide markets for electronic access control systems in U.S. millions. The major service types analyzed include Smart cards, Biometrics (fingerprint, facial, voice, iris), audio and video. The report provides separate comprehensive analysis for geographic regions of the world. Annual […]

ImageWare Systems® announced an addition to its IWS™ Biometric Passport product family. It’s Biometric Identity Vetting for Passports is a commercial off-the-shelf product that provides passport issuance agencies the capability to conduct biometric passport applicant vetting, fraud screening and enhanced reporting while working within their current system. Some of the enhanced features include: facial recognition […]

ImageWare Systems® announced an addition to its IWS™ Biometric Passport product family. It’s Biometric Identity Vetting for Passports is a commercial off-the-shelf product that provides passport issuance agencies the capability to conduct biometric passport applicant vetting, fraud screening and enhanced reporting while working within their current system. Some of the enhanced features include: facial recognition […]

Due to mixed performance results from designing and deploying facial recognition systems in difficult environmental conditions, SecurLinx has developed a Framework for effective testing in the laboratory and in real world settings. Settings such as sport venues or transportation hubs which have variable lighting can be tested. The field toolkit can measure these changes in […]

Visa Application Centres (VACs) have been introduced in over 100 countries by the British Government’s visa department, UKvisas. Newly opened VACs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were recently showcased to media including an overview of the biometrics process. In the Middle East, the VACs are run in partnership with VFS Global Ltd, a subsidiary of […]