Identity Management / Biometrics


Digitus Biometrics Announces Reseller Program

Digitus Biometrics announces a new reseller program, Digitus Alliance, that makes the company’s, biometric access control systems available to select integrators throughout the United States.

Smoother Sailing

The maritime industry is clearly one of the most powerful drivers of international commerce and economic vitality in the world. The statistics are astounding, including a worldwide fleet of nearly 11 million marine containers, a transportation cargo unit that can hold up to 500 computer monitors.

Americans Would Use Voice Verification To Protect Data, According To Survey

According to a study conducted by Harris Interactive for Nuance Communications Inc., consumers are embracing the use of voice verification in protecting important personal information.

More Americans Feel They Can Become Victims Of Identity Theft

As identity thieves continue to victimize millions of people each year, the crime is not only robbing consumers of their financial security -- it's also robbing them of their peace of mind.

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Uses Biometrics To Verify Airport Worker Identity

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has awarded Unisys Canada Inc. a contract to supply, integrate and manage a new identification management system, using fingerprint and iris biometric technology to verify the identities of airport workers at 29 airports throughout Canada.

Entrust, Hewlett Packard Partner To Deploy Taiwanese ePassports, Authenticate Biometric Data

Entrust Inc. recently announced it will provide its proven public key infrastructure to the Taiwanese government to help authenticate sensitive biometric information stored on machine readable travel documents (MRTDs) -- also known as ePassports -- which will be available to nearly 23 million citizens by the end of 2008.

Banks Jumping On Biometrics Bandwagon

Count in banks as another business type looking to ramp up use of biometric technology. A recently released study from Frost & Sullivan said the worldwide financial biometric markets earned $117.3 million in 2006. The company has estimated the market to reach $2.07 billion in revenues by 2013.

RFID Chip Connects Patient To Personal Health Record

Florida’s emergency health care system is receiving a shot in the arm with the introduction of Health Link, a revolutionary bio-medical technology created by VeriChip Corp. of Delray Beach, Fla.



Researchers Show On-Card Fingerprint Match Is Secure, Speedy

A fingerprint identification technology for use in Personal Identification Verification (PIV) cards that offers improved protection from identity theft meets the standardized accuracy criteria for federal identification cards according to researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

DHS Proposes Biometric Airport, Seaport Exit Procedures

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced recently a notice of proposed rulemaking that will establish biometric exit procedures at all U.S air and seaports of departure.

DHS Proposes Biometric Airport, Seaport Exit Procedures

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced recently a notice of proposed rulemaking that will establish biometric exit procedures at all U.S air and seaports of departure.

The Wise Owls

Can an owl keep a 12,000-student university safe? It can when it’s designed into the identity card program at Southern Connecticut State University, whose mascot is the Fighting Owl. SCSU— spanning 168 acres in New Haven, Conn.—is in the midst of a $230 million campus renovation.

Survey: Large Majority Of Americans Concerned About Identity Theft

Bankrate Inc. recently released the findings of a national poll which found that 8 out of 10 Americans are concerned about their identity being stolen.

SIA Calls for Greater Collaboration To Improve HSPD-12 Implementation

In recent testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization and Procurement, Rob Zivney called implementation of HSPD-12 a pioneering effort which will require both a financial investment and development of new infrastructure.

Port Authority Of Los Angeles Taps Unisys For ID, Access Control System

The Port Authority of Los Angeles has contracted with Unisys Corp. to design and manage an identification and access control system, using smart card and biometric technologies, to identify workers who require access to restricted areas in the port.

Survey: Tax Filers Unaware Of Risk From Digital Photocopiers

As Americans do their taxes, a majority are unaware that they may be putting personal and financial information required on tax returns in jeopardy.

HID Global Launches IT Channel Program

HID Global recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.

Face Recognition Technology Provides Access Control For Singapore Dormitory

XID Technologies recently announced that MultiHub, a dormitory management company that runs the day to day operations of the Soon Lee Dormitory in Singapore, has selected XID's face recognition system to provide access control to the dormitory. In Singapore, dormitories are often used to house foreign workers working on construction sites.

Guarding the Games

Construction sites are fiercely regulated environments in the United Kingdom, under a program called the Construction Skills Certification Scheme. At these sites, CSCS accreditation is tied to employee biometric details. At many construction sites, only workers with a CSCS card can be employed. The Olympic venues in London fall into this group.

RFID Solution Protects Newborns During Hospital Stay

It’s some of the worst nightmares for the parents of a newborn -- their child being abducted or switched during the hospital stay. But thanks to a RFID solution from Xmark, parents are resting just a little easier.

Featured

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    Security teams that collaborate cross-functionally and apply imagination and creativity to envision and design their ideal integrated ecosystem will have the biggest upside to corporate security and operational benefits. Read Now

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    For years, the cloud has captivated the physical security industry. And for good reason. Remote access, elastic scalability and simplified maintenance reshaped how we think about deploying and managing systems. But as the number of cameras grows and resolutions push from HD to 4K and beyond, the cloud’s limits are becoming unavoidable. Bandwidth bottlenecks. Latency lags. Rising storage costs. These are not abstract concerns. Read Now

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New Products

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.