Thursby Software Systems Inc. has upgraded its enterprise Mac-to-Windows integration, management and security software to incorporate Apple’s release of OS X Mountain Lion. The software is the tenth generation of DAVE, seventh of ADmitMac and fifth of ADmitMac PKI enterprise. The system enables engineers to truly reach into the OS to create Apple’s client-side connectivity […]
09 Aug, 2012Thursby upgrades to Mountain Lion
09 Aug, 2012Over 1.5 million enrolled in UK Post Office biometric ID service
The U.K.’s Post Office Limited has enrolled more than 1.5 million individuals in its Applicant Enrollment Identification (AEI) service that collects biometric information for identification. The AEI service utilizes 3M Cogent Biometric Enrollment Stations (CBES) to capture applicants’ fingerprints, photographs and digital signatures for use by various clients, including the Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) […]
09 Aug, 2012Griaule Biometrics updates biometric cloud service
Brazilian biometric technology and service provider Griaule Biometrics has released the 2.0 version of its Griaule Biometric Framework biometric cloud service. This new release incorporates cloud and local services on its user interface to integrate biometric information into any application. The framework can enroll fingerprint, face and voice biometrics, and it has the capability to […]
08 Aug, 2012Sri Lanka trials new smart transit card system
National Transport Commission (NTC), Sri Lanka has introduced a new bus fare system that will enable passengers to pay their bus fare using a prepaid smart transit card, according to The Sunday Times. The new prepaid smart transit card enables passengers to board the bus and simply run the card by the installed payment terminal, […]
08 Aug, 2012Biometric debit card brings financial services to Vietnam’s unbanked
Vietnam’s Mekong Development Bank has introduced a biometric debit card that can give banking services to the country’s unbanked population. The card contains biometric fingerprint authentication provided by Temenos. Mekong incorporated its T24 biometric capabilities into the T24 system the bank already uses. Mekong hopes to increase its number of accounts. Throughout the country, only […]
08 Aug, 2012ViVOtech sells reader business to ID Tech
ViVOtech has completed the sale of its reader assets, technologies, and ViVOpay trademark to ID Tech, a Cypress, Calif.-based provider of reader technology for ID and access control solutions. The acquisitions include ViVOpay’s contactless/NFC point of sale readers, self-service kiosk and vending applications. ID Tech says these solutions will complement their existing product portfolio and […]
08 Aug, 2012Middle East, Asia leading demand for mobile wallet
New research from TNS MENA shows demand for mobile wallet services rising in the Middle East and Asia, while the West lags behind, reports Khaleej Times. According to TNS MENA, consumers around the globe are warming to the idea of using their handsets for NFC payments and mobile banking services – particularly in Asia, which […]