Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has announced plans to combine the five databases of biometric information, now holding the information of all their citizens and visitors, into one central database to streamline and standardize access to the information, according to a Channel News Asia article. The ICA explains that it is moving on this […]

Gemalto has extended its support for strong authentication on the Windows 7 platform using its .NET Bio solution. The solution enables multi-factor authentication using biometrics by building on the foundation provided in the new Windows Biometric Framework (WBF) for Windows 7. Gemalto is demonstrating its .NET Bio solution with biometrics on a Windows 7 platform […]

M2SYS Technology, a developer of biometric technology, has announced that it has been chosen to have their Bio-Plugin fingerprint software and M2-EasyScan fingerprint readers integrated into VinDec Enterprise Solutions’ blood donor management system. The new system is set to first be used by the Allahabad Medical Association Blood Bank to better guarantee the correct background […]

Stanley Inc., a technology firm partnered with biometrics developer Lumidigm, has agreed to a contract valued at $1.7 million for support of the United States Army mobile biometrics devices, according to a Washington Technology article. The work performed by Stanley and Lumidigm is for the Language and Technology Office at the U.S. Army Intelligence Center […]

Gemalto announced it is delivering 900,000 of its Sealys Laser-Secured electronic identification cards to the Ministry of Interior of Lithuania. The card features contactless technology, which stores a fingerprint biometrics, for identity verification at border crossings. It also embeds a contact microprocessor that contains a certificate for online identification and a certificate for electronically signing […]

Many organizations are working on bringing biometrics to airports but obstacles remain By Zack Martin, Editor, Avisian Publications How airports identify employees has been a concern since 9/11 and other incidents have shown that there are potential security vulnerabilities. It’s so important that last October’s Smart Card Alliance conference held a panel dedicated to the […]

As the biometric Personal Account Number (PAN) plan for India’s citizens begins to get underway, multiple IT firms have stepped up to develop the cards and infrastructure and provide support for users, according to a Business Standard article. Among the companies throwing their hats in the ring are Infosys, HCL, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), CMC, […]

South Korea’s Suprema Inc., a provider of fingerprint recognition and identity management solutions, has announced the certification of its RealScan-10 print scanner by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI certification signifies that the device is in full compliance with Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) Image Quality Specification (IQS) Appendix F standards. Meeting […]

AllTrust Networks, a developer of biometric solutions, has announced that they have implemented their Paycheck Secure biometric check cashing solution in all 11 Pro’s Ranch Markets grocery store locations. The Paycheck Secure system enables users to scan their fingerprint to authenticate their identity for cashing a check at an automated kiosk. The system’s implementation has […]

CSC announced that the UK Identity and Passport Service (IPS), an agency of the Home Office responsible for issuing UK passports and ID cards, has awarded the company a 10-year managed IT services contract to upgrade the IPS application and enrollment system. The agreement has an estimated value of $570 million. IBM was awarded $390 […]