Carnegie Mellon University will be collaborating with the National Biometric Security Project to develop advanced biometric technologies. The collaboration will focus on identifying and resolving new biometric challenges, developing and distributing reports about biometric-related topics, and conducting technology testing and evaluation. PITTSBURGH—Carnegie Mellon University and the National Biometric Security Project (NBSP) have announced a memorandum […]

Yet another major health facility has vamped up its existing system with RFID technology to better store, track, and manage stuff. The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano made the upgrade to keep better tabs on its costly, cardiovascular devices and supplies, according to an announcement put out this morning from Mobile Aspects (the provider of the […]

A Connecticut ID solutions provider is part of a Northrop Grumman team that will provide an Automated Biometric Identification System to the U.S. Department of Defense. The anti-terrorism project will become the biometric repository for 2.4 million finger, face, palm and iris records. STAMFORD, Conn.–L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc., a leading supplier of identity solutions and […]

Unisys has chosen ImageWare Systems’ Biometric Engine to be part of the company’s Registry and Positive Identification and HSPD-12 solutions at its Center of Excellence in Reston, VA. That will, according to Unisys, better position it to meet the requirements of future programs, including national ID, e-passports and e-visas, among others. SAN DIEGO–ImageWare Systems, Inc., […]

Washington-based Saflink Corp., a secure ID provider, has received Transportation Security Administration blessings to offer Registered Traveler services and is the next step for Saflink and other members of the Fast Lane Option Alliance in finalizing contracts with airports and airlines who want to offer the RT service. Company Meets TSA Minimum Criteria to Offer […]

Daon is supplying biometric solutions to the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) for its border security initiative, the Biometrics at the Border program. Biometric identifiers will be collected from non-citizens entering the country for future identity verification. The systems will be rolled out to detention facilities this year and deployed in on-shore […]

Variety of cards and technologies facilitate current border crossings but will they will be accepted if and when the PASS Card arrives? By Andy Williams, Contributing Editor The jury is still out on whether the other border crossing cards currently in use will serve as a substitute for the proposed PASS Card. The launch is […]

Miami-based Merkatum, a biometric ID management solutions provider, has deployed a facial recognition system for Florida’s Department of Motor Vehicles to detect possible identity fraud and duplicate records in the agency’s driver license database. The system is capable of comparing a person’s facial image against 52 million others in three seconds. MIAMI–Merkatum, a leading developer […]

The list of companies in the biometric space will soon be one smaller as Viisage, once again, has an announced an acquisition in the space. This time the company is buying Iris recognition pioneer Iridian for US$35 million. This follows the two other recent high-profile biometric buys of SecuriMetrics and Identix. Viisage To Acquire Iridian […]

Sagem Morpho has introduced a new line of biometric access control products that include indoor/outdoor smart card biometric terminals that can be tailored to meet an individual user’s access requirements ranging from identification only to multi-factor authentication. Affordable Physical Access Terminal Provides Flexible Threat Protection ALEXANDRIA, VA – Sagem Morpho, a leader in biometric access […]