Electronic signature solution provider Silanis has updated its Mobile e-Sign module as part of its e-Sign Enterprise platform. The module now supports the Thursby PKard SDK, the Biometric Associates baiMobile SDK and the SIC Biometrics SDK, which give Defense Department Common Access Card and PIV smart card support for mobile devices. The upgrades give government […]

The U.S. Navy Recruiting Command awarded a five-year contract to CGI Federal Inc. for technology support of its recruiting and accessions system. The contract is a single-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract worth $65 million. CGI will also integrate its biometrics product for trusted security credential processing and secure identity and access management. Under the terms of […]

Conventional fingerprint readers rely on surface characteristics, but Lumidigm uses multi-spectral approach to capture the fingerprint, explains Bill Spence, vice president of transaction systems at Lumidigm. The company’s sensors are ideal for rugged, challenging use cases. They use multiple wavelengths of light to look at different aspects of the finger. For example, the blue light […]

According to Mass High Tech, California-based Medbox launched its medical marijuana dispensing system in Massachusetts. The system leverages biometrics to provide safe and secure distrbution of cannabis. Medbox’s patented technology involves hardware and software and uses fingerprinting to verify a physician’s authorization and ensure that a patient hasn’t exceeded state dispensing limits. The system tracks […]

The University of Southampton in the UK is starting a cybersecurity research center, thanks to government funding, reports the BBC. The government has funded eight universities to study the subject matter, which includes bank, border and national infrastructure security. The University of Southampton will use the funds to continue its research in the biometrics field. […]

Arab News reports that Saudi Arabia is now mandating that foreigners provide fingerprints and other biometrics to enter the country. The mandate is covered by the government Cabinet’s approval of an amendment to Article 4 of decision N. 202 on 22/6/1430H which stipulates that biometric identification, including fingerprints pictures or other methods, is required for […]

Norwegian fingerprint imaging and recognition provider IDEX ASA forged an agreement with a European-based original equipment manufacturer to aid in the development of
the company’s SmartFinger sensor and software solution. The deal has a potential value of around $14 million and will aid in the development of biometric security locks for use on 
luggage. The partner […]

New Jersey-based Allweb Technologies launched its cloud-based, two-step identity verification and password management system. The new cloud-based system — dubbed AllWebID Premium — will authenticate user identities using either a fingerprint or cell phone. Unlike other password and identity management solutions currently on the market, AllWebID Premium eliminates the need for manual user profile synchronization […]