Retica Systems, a developer of biometric technology, has announced that they will demonstrate the latest release from their Eagle-Eyes line of biometric devices at the 2009 Annual Biometrics and Forensics Summit in California. The new Eagle-Eyes device is called the GEN3 Eagle-Eyes 2.5-10m and is capable of both iris and facial capture from long distances. […]
08 May, 2009Retica demonstrates multi-modal system
08 May, 2009Audio from May 6 IAB meeting online now
The March meeting of the influential Government Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board (IAB) was recently held in Washington D.C. FIPS201.com was on hand to cover the event and has provided, as a service to the IAB and the smart card community, an audio recording of the presentations. Click on the link below to access a […]
08 May, 2009Digital ID Solutions talks about its laser engraving card printer
08 May, 2009Gemalto tapped for Gabon health card program
Gemalto announced it has been selected by Gabon’s “Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Maladie et de Garantie Sociale (CNAMGS)” as prime contractor for its electronic health card program. Gemalto is supplying a solution that includes cards, its Allynis Issuance operated personalization services and an ID verification system. Gemalto works in cooperation with Stimplus and Zetes, who act […]
08 May, 2009NFC Forum membership news
The NFC Forum announced that Innovision Research & Technology plc, and STMicroelectronics have become Sponsor Members and have joined its Board of Directors. In other member news, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB has upgraded its membership level from Associate to Principal, and nine organizations have joined as Associate and Non-Profit members. The Forum also announced […]
08 May, 2009G&D unveils secure ID system for Blackberry users
Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is launching a security product for users of the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution. G&D’s Mobile Security Card integrates with BlackBerry Device Software 5.0, which is planned for launch later this year, and provides customers with an independent cryptographic module that authenticates users and also encrypts information sent to and from a BlackBerry […]
08 May, 2009Penn State using IDs for football tickets
Student tickets for the 2009 Penn State football season will be stored on student ID cards, according to the Daily Collegian. The athletic department has also set up a Web site that will enable students to sell tickets, instead of using emails like it’s been done in the past. One issue is whether to allow […]


