Biometric Security - News

Lumidigm provides multifactor authentication for organisations that require assured authentication Lumidigm recently announced that attendees at the Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo(BCC), to be held at The Tampa Convention Center September 17-19, will be able to see a multispectral imaging sensor natively read two different authentication factors, a fingerprint and a new optical barcode credential, at the Lumidigm booth (# 329). Multifactor authentication on...

Lumidigm fingerprint sensors employ multispectral imaging technology which reads fingerprints both on and below the skin Lumidigm will be demonstrating its convenient, secure, and reliable fingerprint authentication technology in booth #404 at FELABAN CLAB 2013, the Latin American conference on technological solutions for financial institutions, September 11-13 at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Florida. As the leading supplier of biometrics technology to banks in Latin A...

Visualant, Inc., a leading provider of disruptive light-based technologies, announced recently the release of its ChromaID Scanner to a private team of engineers and scientists, enabling an advanced assessment of new portable identification, authentication and diagnostic applications that are a fraction of the cost and size of current systems used in their respective industries. Visualant will begin shipping its ChromaID Scanner and Software Development Kit (SDK) to engineers and developers arou...

KESO has opted for LEGIC's 4000 reader series LEGIC Identsystems Ltd has gained another important license partner with ASSA ABLOY (Switzerland) Ltd. To develop new contactless locking systems, KESO has opted for LEGIC’s 4000 reader series. "To develop contactless door locks, we are using LEGIC's outstanding technology", said Rageth Kieni, Head of Product Management at ASSA ABLOY (Switzerland) Ltd., formerly KESO Ltd. "The flexibility of the LEGIC reader module is also i...

The agenda for the CPD seminar includes an introduction to ASSA ABLOY and its Access Control business unit ASSA ABLOY Access Control has launched a new CPD Seminar to help clients understand how keyless access solutions operate and can work effectively to enhance security in a range of applications. The new seminar, accredited by RIBA, aims to deliver a better understanding on keyless access solutions such as ASSA ABLOY Access Control’s wireless Aperio™ locking so...

Security Technology Live 2014 will be the event for the security channel to see the launch of new products and solutions With just under 9 months till the launch of Security Technology Live, the dedicated security channel event, organisers Clarion Events have announced the show is well on course for a successful debut with over 50% of current floor space now sold for the event, taking place 13-15 May 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham. Security Technology Live 2014 has seen a hi...

Mr Harry Dhaul, Chairman of Securing Asia reflected on the opportunities and challenges in Asia’s security threats Government officials, entrepreneurs and leading academics from both Asia and the West, gathered in London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre to mark the start of Securing Asia 2013, the Asian Homeland Security, and Defence & Counter Terror Summit. In his opening words, Mr Harry Dhaul, Chairman of Securing Asia reflected on the opportunities an...

Neurotechnology has made new product releases across their entire line of biometric Software Development Kits (SDK), including: Megamatcher 4.5 multi-biometric SDK for large-scale applications, Verifinger 6.7 for fingerprint identification, Verilook 5.4 for facial identification, Verieye 2.7 for iris identification and Verispeak 2.0 for voice identification. The company has also added facial biometrics to the new Megamatcher Accelerator 6.0 multi-biometric all-in-one software and hardware solut...

TDSi will showcase its DIGIgarde PLUS access control reader, MICROgarde, and EXpert controller range Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be meeting its South East Asia partners and customers at this year’s IFSEC South East Asia in Kuala Lumpur, from 11th-13th September, as well as introducing its products and services to a wider audience in the region. The company will be exhibiting its latest EXgarde 4.1 software at the show, which offers full access co...

The Group leads in areas such as access control, identification technology, entrance automation ASSA ABLOY has been ranked 78th in Forbes' list of the world's most innovative companies 2013. "I'm very pleased that we have achieved such success with our R&D," says Johan Molin, President and CEO. “This is the result of our substantial investments in innovation in the past seven years. ASSA ABLOYs R&D investments have increased by 129% since 2005. Our ambition is t...

The two organisations will also collaborate on developing global standards and best practices A partnership agreement will see Morpho(Safran) provide INTERPOL with a range of innovative biometric solutions and other technical support to enhance global security. The partnership covers the supply of automated biometric identification systems to INTERPOL, provision of state-of-the-art security solutions for the future INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI)*, as well as...

Edvinas Pranculis will present the topic of "Moving from Threat Centric to Trust Centric IT Security Model" Edvinas Pranculis, Regional Sales Director at Lumension, will deliver the keynote presentation at Infosecurity Russia 2013 in Moscow, Crocus Expo, on 26th September. With 9+ years of experience in IT service and information security management, Edvinas Pranculis will bring a wealth of knowledge to the presentation topic of "Moving from Threat Centric to Trust Centric IT...

In 2013, 9254 people attended Counter Terror Expo, a 9% increase on the previous year Clarion Events, the largest independent event organiser in the UK, has appointed Singleton PR to handle the PR for Counter Terror Expo 2014 which is being held on 29th and 30th April next year at Olympia, London. Counter Terror Expo was established to deliver a unique and secure environment in which professionals within the critically important counter terrorism and security arena could...

The seminar will be held September 17, 2013, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas To better help schools, integrators and security consultants keep schoolchildren and K-12 staff safe, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies recently announced its autumn line-up of support, including a special security seminar, several webinars and aid in locating funding. Both the seminar and webinars will be done in consort with Paul Timm, PSP, President of Reta Secur...

ievo has launched five new marketing documents for UK and international security installers Currently at the forefront of biometric technology and innovation, ievo have launched their new brand complete with a logo refresh, redesigned website, additional marketing support materials and Smartphone applications for ievo installers and end users. Since 2009 ievo have been manufacturing superior biometric access control readers alongside providing unparalleled technical, sales an...

Exacq Technologies, a leading manufacturer of video management system (VMS) software and servers used for video surveillance, has announced a new integration with PlateSmart Technologies, a license plate recognition (LPR) software-only solution. The PlateSmart software can be easily integrated into any exacqVision system. Operating on a Microsoft Windows platform, the PlateSmart software is compatible with a variety of analogue and IP security cameras. Once the PlateSmart software is connected...

The conference also allows the attendees the opportunity to learn first-hand from the industry's leaders ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Conference - 2013 will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from the 12th –15th August 2013. The conference is dedicated to bringing together high-level TSA and FAA 2013 officials with airport safety and security professionals, providing the opportunity to discuss and share the latest public safety and security issues facing airport...

The BSIA will be engaging with politicians on a wider scale regarding this issue later this year Calls for clarity from the Home Office on the timing of regulatory change for the private security industry have been issued by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), following last week’s announcement that the regulation of private investigators is to be introduced as early as 2014. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA – the trade body representing...

EMEA Sales Leader of Hospitality, Peter Romanov, will head up the new sales organisation Global provider of security and safety solutions Ingersoll Rand has created a new EMEA-wide sales organisation for its CISA hotel security brand, and the rest of Europe, Middle East and Africa, in order to provide a bespoke, one-stop-shop service to the global hospitality market. To support the growing hospitality market in the UK and abroad, Ingersoll Rand has developed a network of dedi...

Taylor has been chairman of the Security Equipment Manufacturers Section Technical Committee since February 2004 Eaton’s Cooper Security business is pleased to announce that Stewart Taylor has been awarded the Chairman’s Award for Contribution to Standards by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). Now in its 15th year, the 2013 awards ceremony honoured industry professionals, including Taylor, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the BSIA’s exclusive annu...

The new EyeRCore-2 is the next generation in thermal imaging engine. Designed to offer ultra-low power consumption offers powerful built in FPGA, tecless and shutter less operation and utilises the latest 640x480 17µm pixel imager. This has provided a dramatic improvement in video quality combined with a significant increase in picture resolution against the 25µ pitch predecessor. Shutter less technology allows uncooled IR engines and cameras to operate continuously without the need...

Previously Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, Inc., recently announced the appointment of Karen Bomba to President and CEO, effective immediately. Bomba brings more than a decade of executive experience leading Safran companies to the role. Most recently, Bomba served as Chairman and CEO of Labinal, Safran’s electrical wiring systems company. Bomba also s...

The new office includes a large customer and demo area and houses a team of local Brazilian experts Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalisation solutions, recently announced the opening of its new office in São Paulo, Brazil. With the dedicated local office, Datacard Group shows continued commitment to better serve customers and channel partners in the region.   The office, which includes a large customer and demo area and houses a...

Stanley Security Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with EyeLock to deliver a suite of the most advanced, efficient, cost effective iris-based biometric technology product solutions available to Stanley’s global client base. EyeLock effectively reduces identity-based fraud by securely matching people with the unique biometric markers associated with their irises - second only to an individual’s DNA as a proven biological constant.  The human iris has approximately...

Morpho (Safran), the world leader in biometric technology, recently announced that it has become the first company to achieve Common Criteria certification for fingerprint spoof detection in a biometric device. Certification of the MorphoSmart™ Optic 301 fingerprint reader by German certification body BSI means that the device has gone through a rigorous analysis and testing process in order to meet the industry’s highest standards for spoof detection. The MSO 301 fingerprint reader...

In response to the growing demand for mobile face recognition technology, Cognitec now offers customers the world-leading FaceVACS recognition engine for Android-based application development. Cognitec’s software development kit FaceVACS-SDK provides all the development tools for the most common face recognition functions: enrolment, verification and identification. Additional functionality is provided for finding human faces and eyes in images, for tracking faces in video streams, and fo...

Bernice Noriz will primarily focus on Identive Group’s Access Control & Security division Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, recently announced that physical access industry veteran Bernice Noriz has joined Identive as Director of Sales, North America for the Company’s Access Control & Security division. Ms. Noriz will be responsible for dealer/partner management and for helping t...

Security Technology Live has seen an increase in the number of incoming enquiries from security companies Security companies continue to sign up to participate at Security Technology Live 2014. As many security manufacturers and distributors continue to plan their marketing budgets for 2014, Clarion Events recently announced further support for the launch of Security Technology Live, the dedicated security channel event taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, 13 – 15 May 20...

With invasions of computer systems occurring in every business of every industry every day, Identify Security Software Inc recently announced its launch as a company. “Identify Security Software is a new company with a new and better way for businesses and institutions to manage and control access to their information systems.” said Andre Limarenko, Identify’s president and COO. “Password-based systems and those that make use of digital keys or tokens are all too easy to...

SALTO Systems will also incorporate a new XSperience centre for internal staff, partner and end user training SALTO Systems is moving its UK operation to bigger offices in Southam, Warwickshire, to accommodate the continuing growth of the business. "This move is an important milestone in our growth and marks the start of the next phase in our business development" said Ramesh Gurdev, Managing Director of SALTO Systems UK Ltd. "Despite challenging economic conditions, we have...