Jeff Carter, chief strategy officer at iris-based identity management and technology provider EyeLock Corp. gave a presentation at TEDxEast about the nature of identity and the eye’s part in the authentication process. Carter’s speech used technology to examine how people think about the authentication process and protecting identities in a world where the concept of […]

American Express announced its plan to integrate EMV chip-based contact, contactless and mobile payments for its American Express-branded cards in the U.S. The credit card issuer is joining MasterCard, Visa and Discover in rolling out the more secure EMV payment technology. Merchants, processors and issuers of AmEx cards will need to comply with its requirements […]

Precise Biometrics has received its first order for its Tactivo product, a smart casing for mobile devices that has both smart card and fingerprint authentication capabilities, from a large European-based car manufacturer. The automotive player, which was not disclosed, was using smart cards for desktop logical access. With Tactivo, it can now use its existing […]

SecureKey Technologies has contracted with Q9 Networks to provide a high-availibility solutions for its cloud-based authentication platform. The cloud-based authentication is part of SecureKey’s Credential Broker Service, a Canadian operation that enables Canadians to use their online banking credentials to access Web-based federal government services. Under the terms of the deal, Q9 will be responsible […]

Visualant Inc., a security and quality control solution provider, has announced that its subsidiary TransTech Systems, a card issuance system and component distributor, will provide products and support for Medic-Vault, a lock-safe unit designed for paramedic use. Medic-Vault, developed by Secured LLC, is a device for the Emergency Medical Services market to help prevent narcotics […]

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded a $21.4 million contract to Invincea Inc., a provider of threat detection and breach prevention, to develop secure smart phone and tablet mobile platforms for military use. The project, called “Mobile Armour,” focuses on developing security innovation for the Android OS for a government environment. Invincea […]

U.K. firm mPowa is bringing its mobile credit card payment service to the U.S. in hopes of encroaching on Square’s turf when it comes to payments on the go. mPowa’s service includes a free mobile phone app and a reader that either directly plugs into the device or is run through Bluetooth. It’s able to […]

Biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has acquired four U.S. patents relating to wireless technology and is also rolling out biometric security services at Ecuador’s main seaport. The patents, purchased from a private company, will help ImageWare develop interactive mobile applications that can be secured through biometric technology. They will enable ImageWare to enter the […]

Uniphore Software Systems has teamed up with Nuance Communications to develop a partnership for speech recognition and voice biometric products targeting banks in India. Uniphore will leverage Nuance’s Voice Biometrics solutions for a mobile voice banking app that identifies and authenticates users based on their voice. Using automated conversation, banking account holders will be able […]

Gemalto has acquired a controlling interest in Plastikkart Akıllı Kart İletişim Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Plastkart), a Turkish-based producer of smart cards and provider of personalization services. Plastkart is listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange, so according to local regulations, Gemalto will apply to the Turkish Capital Market Board in order to fulfill its […]