Bell ID announces the release of a stand-alone EMV scripting product. The ANDiS Script Delivery System was designed to work with the ANDiS card management system, but it is also fully integrated with other systems. The new ANDiS SDS offers a cheaper, more cost effective, and more simplistic delivery system for EMV issuers. The system […]

Adam Shane, Manager of Technology, AMAG Technology The modern history of identification technology shows us that past innovations were made in response to observable threats. This continues to be the driving factor. Shedding light on the threat dictates the path forward. However, the threat changes in unpredictable ways, and we are always in a reactive […]

Face Technologies, with the assistance of QiSQi, has successfully tested the Innovatrics ExpressID AFIS matcher software based on its hybrid minutiae and pattern fingerprint algorithm. The integration of the AFIS fingerprint algorithm is for the Republic of Malawi for the specific use in the Transport Information System (Driver’s License Application and Card Production). Face Technologies, […]

ASSA ABLOY Identification Technologies (ITG) has partnered with Soliton Systems K.K. Japan, an IT security solutions provider. The combined solution includes the OMNIKEY 5321 contactless smart card reader and SmartOn for enterprise IT Security management. The combination of the OMNIKEY 5321 reader and Soliton SmartOn software allows end-users to quickly and easily use contactless technology […]

U.S. Army Fort Drum has begun offering the RAPIDGate® Program to non-military personnel who need routine access to high security areas. The voluntary Program combines identity authentication, background screening, credentialing, and biometric verification to help improve security procedures. Fort Drum is one of the largest employers in Northern New York, with over 15,000 military and […]

Get a bunch of students, mostly freshmen, away from home for the first time. Stick them all in a dorm, many of them are armed with a checking account and checks, a credit card, a student ID card, their driver license and Social Security card. It’s a recipe for ID theft. Realizing that, many colleges […]

Gemalto’s Vice President of Business Development and Government Affairs, Neville Pattinson, testified before U.S. Congress urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make privacy and security of government credentials, such as REAL ID and WHTI cards, a high priority. At issue is how well the RFID technology being considered for enhanced driver’s licenses, REAL […]

Sears Methodist Retirement System (SMRS) has selected Legiant Timecard™ to automate its time and attendance using biometrics and Web technology. Legiant Timecard captures time and attendance data through a biometric interface. The system uses a single screen to provide real-time attendance data, timecard approval status, electronic in-out board, messages, and leave-request approval status. Sears Methodist […]

SmartMetric has released its Biometric ID Pass, a self-contained ID-checking system designed to speed up access to facilities. The employee simply touches his ID card with his finger to activate the Radio Frequency transmission to security. If it’s his card, he’ll be granted entrance. If it’s a stolen card, the fingerprints won’t match and he’ll […]

SmartMetric has released its Biometric ID Pass, a self-contained ID-checking system designed to speed up access to facilities. The employee simply touches his ID card with his finger. If it’s his card, he’ll be granted entrance. If it’s a stolen card, the fingerprints won’t match and he’ll be denied entry. SURFSIDE, FL–SmartMetric announced the newest […]