Promoting the security and reliability of smart cards, the Smart Card Alliance is urging states to consider using this technology when it comes time to issue new driver’s licenses to comply with the Real ID Act. To back up this premise, the alliance has issued a white paper, available as a free download, titled “Why […]

CS Gold from CBORD is about more than just cards. Ask North Carolina A&T, which has installed a centralized monitoring station with six digital video recorders networked to 57 cameras scattered throughout the campus. While the university had no security problems, the new CBORD-installed system provides a major benefit: students and staff feel safer. And […]

Lenel’s new version of its flagship OnGuard security platform will be released later this month. The new version, OnGuard 2006, will include expanded features including digital audio content analysis, physical and logical access using biometric data, and support for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC phase 3 compliance). Lenel to Showcase OnGuard® 2006 MIAMI, Fla., […]

VeriChip is partnering with Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey on a 24-month clinical trail to prove its FDA-approved implantable VeriMed Patient Identification System saves lives. The physician-insurance collaboration, taking place at Hackensack University Medical Center, pairs VeriChip’s RFID-infused microchips with chronically ill patients so that ER physicians can access those patients’ […]

John Petze is the new CEO of Biometric device manufacturer, Privaris, and Privaris’ founder and visionary Barry Johnson transitions to CTO and Chairman. Mr. Petze most recently was CEO of Tridium, a company purchased by Honeywell. Privaris® Announces John Petze as CEO, Strengthens Focus on Deploying Mass Market Biometric Technologies John Petze to focus effort […]

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 […]

The 6-month trial acceptance of PayPass contactless payments in select New York City subway terminals is underway. The cards and keychain tags from Citibank can be used for transit travel and anywhere else PayPass is accepted. MasterCard, MTA and Citigroup Trial Fast and Convenient “Tap & Go™” Payments in Select NYC Subway Stations NYC Subway […]

QI Systems has announced support for HID Global’s iCLASS contactless smart card in university vending, laundry, parking and photocopying applications. QiWAVE’s iCLASS solution increases transaction speed and convenience for the user, reduces or eliminates cash handling, reduces machine maintenance and extends card life by eliminating mechanical contact between the card and the reader. QI to […]

At the most recent interoperability testing event for new contactless and biometric-enabled e-passports, contactless readers from SCM Microsystems successfully read 89 of 90 passports entrants. More than 450 participants and 38 countries participated in the tests held in Berlin last month. Contactless Readers from SCM Microsystems Among Top Performers at e-Passport Interoperability Test in Berlin […]

Viisage’s Integrated Biometric Technology (IBT) division now controls 75% of the U.S. market for hazardous materials endorsed driver licensing systems. Illinois becomes the 35th state to employ the company’s technology as part of the TSA’s HAZPRINT program that establishes a nationwide system to collect and transmit fingerprint data of commercial driver license candidates seeking, renewing […]