Global Industry Analysts predicts that the global market for iris biometrics will reach $1.5 billion by 2018, with technology advances and expanding application areas driving that growth. In its new report “Iris Biometrics: A Global Strategic Business Report,” GIA has found that this form of biometric recognition is starting to see a lot of growth […]
08 Feb, 2013Multiple factors contributing to growth of iris biometrics market
08 Feb, 2013British invention keeps the postman in check using RFID parcel sensors
A British invention company called Cambridge Consultants has developed a RFID-based sensor tag to monitor parcel deliveries and determine if it has suffered physical abuse while in transit, according to Gizmodo. Cleverly dubbed the DropTag, the device combines a battery, a low-energy Bluetooth transmitter, an accelerometer and a memory chip. Stuck to a parcel or […]
08 Feb, 2013Identive unveils radiation-resistant RFID labels for tracking medical components
Identive Group Inc. announced RFID labels for the medical industry that are specially designed to withstand the radiation processes commonly used to sterilize medical devices, equipment and supplies. The new radiation-resistant labels enable critical identification, usage and tracking information to reside on medical components and storage containers throughout their useful lives, adapting the technology to […]
08 Feb, 2013ABI Research predicts 2.1 billion contactless credentials to ship in 2018
ABI Research forecasts 2.1 billion contactless credentials – a combination of smart cards and limited use RFID solutions – will ship into the transportation and ticketing market in 2018, just more than double that achieved in 2012. In 2012, MiFare solutions accounted for more than 80% of all contactless ticketing credentials deployed. While ABI Research […]
07 Feb, 2013Tennessee deploys driver license renewal kiosks
MorphoTrust USA and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security unveiled self-service kiosks for renewal and replacement of driver licenses and ID cards at approximately 40 new locations, including Driver Service Centers, as well as alternate locations, including public libraries and AAA offices. Tennessee is one of the first states to offer these kiosks […]
07 Feb, 2013Oman taps Gemalto for e-passport solution
Gemalto is providing the Royal Oman Police with an electronic passport solution for the Sultanate. Applicants will be issued with secure travel documents in line with Oman’s goal to provide enhanced services and protection to its citizens, using digital security technologies. The solution includes Gemalto’s ICAO compliant Sealys e-passport documents and a full Coesys solution […]
07 Feb, 2013Twitter reportedly adding extra security
Twitter is reportedly going to add a two-factor authentication option to its login process in an attempt to fend off hacking attacks. News reports state that Twitter is going to use a 2FA system, like Google employs for its Gmail e-mail system. This system requires users to reauthenticate whenever logging in from a new device […]