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• New MegaMatcher Accelerator will match up to 20 million fingerprints per second running on a simple PC
  Neurotechnology has released MegaMatcher Accelerator 2.0, a packaged hardware and software solution for high-volume, high-speed fingerprint identification. MegaMatcher Accelerator 2.0 is now availab...
• VeriFinger fingerprint verification engine selected for Poland's new biometric passport system
  Neurotechnology has announced that VeriFinger has been selected as the fingerprint verification engine for Poland’s new biometric passport system. Now implemented in more than 130 passport offices thr...
• HRS works with OmniPerception and BAE Systems to develop further applications for 3D facial recognition technology
  BAE Systems has drafted in Human Recognition Systems (HRS) to help ‘fast forward’ 3D facial recognition technology that will vastly improve security in train stations and airports. The project will ul...
• Security Systems Technology installs biometric hand scanning terminals at Heathrow hospitality lounges
  Security Systems Technology (SST) are offering a biometric time & attendance (TNA) solution that can operate on a standalone basis or fully networked (LAN/WAN). The product allows live multiple-site i...
• Axway's global initiative addresses identity security and PKI requirements of governments and enterprises
  Identity management’s rapid growth is driven by the need to manage complex identity validation and security needs in sectors like defence, healthcare, finance and human services. Presently, technolog...

Biometrics.co.uk

• Salmat VeCommerce brings voice biometrics to Aviva Australia
  Aviva Australia has launched an application of voice biometrics for their telephone banking customers. In a bid to improve customer service, convenience and security, the new voice biometric authentic...
• Voice Commerce launches speech reconition payments network
  Voice Commerce Group, a UK start up, has launched its VoicePay service that allows customers to purchase products simply by speaking. Users must first sign up with VoicePay and create their speech sig...
• Affluent America in favour of biometrics
  A recent survey publication by Unisys suggests that America overwhelmingly supports the use of biometric security for data protection. More than 70 percent of respondents will trust banks and governme...
• Biometrics to boom by 2012
  The global biometrics industry is set to triple in size by 2012, according to an article published today. The growth will be supported by government identity management schemes, criminal and surveilla...
• Facial Recognition system MorphoFace Investigate (MFI) yields first arrest
  The Sagem Morpho MorphoFace Investigate (MFI) system has scored its first arrest in Pierce County, Washington. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department used the MFI biometric facial recognition ap...

BBC News

• Face scanners in use at airport
  Facial recognition scanners are introduced at Birmingham Airport as an alternative to queuing for traditional border control passport checks....
• New scan could nose out criminals
  Noses could be an even better method of identification than iris and fingerprint scanning, says a UK study....
• Dubai killing shines unwelcome spotlight on Mossad
  An electronic paper trail has exposed the work of a group of assassins and raised questions about the future of covert operations....
• ID card watchdog in data pledge
  The man overseeing the UK's identity cards project has vowed to ensure private information is held securely....
• EU enlargement: The next eight
  Clickable guide to the countries waiting in the wings to join the European Union club....

IT Reseller

• AIM Announces Campaign to Spur Growth
  Association Unveils New Member Opportunities and Structure to Ignite Market for Automatic Identification and Mobility Solutions....
• What IT Customers Can Learn from Charles Darwin
  Customers tend to view IT systems as a cost rather than an investment according to Sami Saoudi operations director of software developer MMCC consultants. ...
• AURES’ POSLIGNE® terminals now feature biometric technology
  AURES introduces biometric identification technologies to its POSLIGNE® point-of-sale terminals ...
• Advances in Biometrics Remedy the Need for Increased Security
  According to Matia Grossi, Frost & Sullivan's industry analyst, "the market for biometrics products is going to almost triple by 2012 from its 2008 value....
• Belgravium launchs VRS, a new ‘Voice Recognition System’
  A fully operational ‘Voice Recognition System’ from Belgravium Ltd is now available for demonstration and implementation. ...