Advanced Card Systems, a developer of PC-linked smart card readers, has launched its new card reader with fingerprint sensors. The reader, called the AET62 Near Field Communication Reader, is a multi-factor authentication device that requires the input of a user’s PIN or password, contactless smart card and fingerprint for proper authentication. Additionally, the device employs […]

Unisys Corp. has announced results from its poll that points to two-thirds of consumers supporting the use of fingerprints in place of or in addition to signatures, PIN numbers or photo IDs for identity verification with credit card purchases. Specifically, in the responses from over 300 consumers, 63% chose fingerprints as the best way to […]

BIO-key International has announced its partnership with electronic health record software developer Medflow Inc. has yielded the release of the TruStaff fingerprint-based login for Medflow Electronic Health Records. The TruStaff biometric login is designed as a measure for Medflow’s customers to better control access to patient health records while also simplifying the method of health […]

While there is plenty of guidance available for issuing PIV credentials to government employees, challenges still exist. “The value of Special Publication 800-116 is that it lays out how to implement PIV cards, now that you have them,” according to Consuelo Bangs, senior program manager at MorphoTrak. However, it’s not that easy as Bangs explains […]

Ceelox, a developer of biometric products, has announced various offerings from its product line will now be available for purchase via online retailer Amazon.com. The initial offering on Amazon will be the company’s Ceelox ID PC Edition software bundled with a fingerprint sensor. The Ceelox ID software is designed for use in logical access control […]

SAB Biometrics, a Spain-based biometric technology developer, has announced they are setting up new business relationships with European dealers of biometric technology to broaden its reach in the European marketplace. The company already has a foothold in Spain with the City Police of Valencia utilizing their Plug-D, Identity and I-Bim offerings. SAB carries biometric solutions […]

With fraud and theft at companies increasingly stemming from companies’ own employees and their ability to exploit password-based systems, biometric companies are pushing for the use of biometric security to curb the crimes, according to an Engineering News article. This has especially been an issue in South Africa where rates of economic crime coming from […]

AuthenTec, a developer of biometric technology solutions, has announced the development of new mobile identity management software designed to enhance biometric capabilities of mobile phones with AuthenTec smart sensors embedded in them. The new software, called TrueSuite Mobile, is designed to simplify management of personal data, allow for more customization and simplify setup of the […]

The Certified Biometrics Professional (CBP) program is continuing to see growth and increased interest. The program has had candidates from both the public and private sector as well as candidates from all corners of the earth.”By the end of the year we should be somewhere around 400 candidates,” said Richard Ringold with the IEEE Certified […]

Precise Biometrics has announced it has provided the Cross River State in Nigeria with technology to have a state-wide biometric ID card designed for use in government services as well as personal identification. The resulting program fro that state is called the SmartGov Initiative and will work with government services such as tax declaration, health […]