Identica’s vascular biometric technology has been recognized by SC Magazine as a leading security product within the Biometrics/Access Control industry. Featured in the magazine’s December issue, Identica’s VP-II scanner was among multiple entries that were rigorously tested and evaluated over the past 11 months. The testing included features, product usablility, performance, integration, accuracy and value. […]

If prices come down–and they are expected to–smart cards could see a gain in the access control market, maybe as much as 100% in the next five years, according to a new study from Frost & Sullivan. Private sector companies, with a focus on security and multi-applications, are likely to move toward smart card-based access […]

Robert M. Fee General Manager North America LEGIC Identsystems If last year’s dramatic growth of contactless smart cards and applications is any indication of what is to come, then we are in for another exciting year. The proliferation of the technology and associated standards extend the contactless reach well beyond physical and logical access to […]

Robert M. Fee, General Manager North America, LEGIC Identsystems If last year’s dramatic growth of contactless smart cards and applications is any indication of what is to come, then we are in for another exciting year. The proliferation of the technology and associated standards extend the contactless reach well beyond physical and logical access to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Saudi Arabia will build its national ID card and e-government initiative on a solid foundation based upon Entrust’s PKI and secure messaging solutions. The 27-million citizens will use the new platform to access more than “150 e-services (the government) has planned through 2010. In the near term, the national ID will serve as a base […]