NEC Corporation launches Integra-ID, the next-generation AFIS with an open, standards-based architecture based on law enforcement needs such as flexibility, accuracy in search and match technology and quickness in deployments. Integra-ID can be integrated with NEC’s LiveScan Complete Capture-to-Booking system, FastID Booking and Release Identification solution, and MobileID In-Field Identification solution. In addition, Integra-ID enables […]

The Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection agency is exploring how to fit the Transportation Worker ID card (TWIC) standards into the requirements it is developing for the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative’s (WHTI) People Access Security Service (PASS) card. TWIC relies on smart card technology (ISO 14443 standard) while the DHS is looking […]

The White House has released an updated National Strategy for Homeland Security document but does it say anything new? Prepared by the Homeland Security Council advisory group, the report outlines preparedness and prevention efforts, including border security, surveillance, biometrics and information-sharing. It covers ID cards, cargo identification and tracking, passenger screening and cyber-security threat detection […]

The Department of Defense’s Biometrics Task Force (BTF) has outgrown its mission and organizational home to the point that it has become its own ongoing entity known as the Biometrics Defense Agency (BDA) which will cover use of the technology in all aspects of military operations. The BDA will mandate the scope and direction of […]

Where in the world is GSM? By Ryan Kline, Contributing Editor Ever wondered how that expensive little handset connects to the phone network that undoubtedly seems to be taking more and more of your money? Well, the handset is pretty smart – at least in most of the world – relying on a smart card […]

Eid Passport® is implementing its RAPIDGate® Program at U.S. Army installations in Hawaii to improve physical security and gate efficiency. The voluntary program helps streamline access control procedures for authorized vendors, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and service providers who routinely access the installations. The RAPIDGate Program provides an identity badge and multiple layers of physical security […]

ScreenCheck has qualified for the new AET Europe B.V. (AET) Certified Solution Program. AET uses ScreenCheck for total card solutions concepts. ScreenCheck provides smart card ID solutions for national ID card systems, weapon card systems and medical card solutions. AET has a global ranking as a market and technology leader when it comes to middleware […]

L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. has introduced ID-Suite, a set of hardware and software packaged into customized solution sets to meet specific identity challenges in international border management, law enforcement and U.S. driver’s license applications. ID-Suite offers a more efficient way to verify identity documents, and track issuance and usage of identity documents. ID-Suite features a […]

L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc., a producer of identity solutions and services, today introduced ID Suite. The new and enhanced set of hardware and software is packaged into customized sets to meet specific identity challenges in international border management, law enforcement and U.S. driver’s license applications. Learn more! L-1 Identity Solutions Launches ID-Suite, Customized Identity and […]

Texas Instruments Incorporated just announced that it is applying “core capabilities” in contactless and power efficient microcontroller technologies along with advanced embedded memory for next-generation government identification (ID) products that deliver greater speed, performance, and productivity in issuance and use to customers. (How’s that for a tongue twister?!) Translation: Texas Instruments is a big player […]