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NEXT said the new ASIC architecture will be implemented in smart cards, notebooks and access control markets NEXT Biometrics Group ASA has announced it has completed testing of its new ASIC, the A2, a custom-built chip that will significantly reduce company production costs, and that the first order for the new NEXT chip has been placed for production ramp up. NEXT fingerprint sensors NEXT, a leader in low-cost high-quality flexible and rigid fingerprint sensors, said the ne...

Key Tracker’s latest controlled key cabinet with integrated ievo Ultimate Biometric Reader Integration of cutting edge biometric recognition technology and key management systems is offering the very highest levels of security for organisations managing large number of priority keys. The system is the result of cooperation between ievo Ltd, the Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems, and Keytracker Ltd, the Midlands manufacturer of key management...

Whilst the regulations are designed to protect individual’s rights to privacy, they will have enormous implications for the security industry Amidst the chaos of Brexit, many security minded organisations are concerned about the implications of the European Regulation on the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data, adopted in 2016 and planned to be enforceable in May 2018. As an integral component of EU privacy and human rights law; it...

Intersec 2017 shines spotlight on emerging technologies as Middle East outpaces global growth in biometric solutions A Dubai university’s cloud-based biometric time attendance system is growing in popularity across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as the regional education sector joins other industries adopting new technology to boost safety and security.  The Hult International Business School in Dubai was the first to test Swiss company TBS’s (Touchless...

BioMini Slim 2 provides developers more physical flexibility Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announces the launch of BioMini Slim 2, the World’s slimmest fingerprint authentication scanner at TRUSTECH 2016 on November 29. Along with its world’s slimmest (16mm), high definition optical sensor, the new BioMini Slim 2 features Suprema’s proprietary Multi-Dynamic Range(MDR) technology, FBI PIV/FIPS 201/Mobile ID FAP20 compliance and A...

Jörgen Lantto was most recently the CEO of Fingerprint Cards AB Biometric tech company Zwipe is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest board member, Jörgen Lantto. Previous experience Lantto was most recently the CEO of Fingerprint Cards AB, a Swedish high-tech company that designs and manufacturers biometric system solutions. Before that he also served as the company's CTO and Head of Strategy and Product Management. During his tenure, Fingerprint Cards...

The AC5000 is an IP65 rated system that can detect "fake" fingerprints available in Black and White housings, and includes a customised LED display Genie announced that its flagship biometric fingerprint authentication system – VIRDI AC5000SC - is now approved for UK government use. Included in CPNI’s Catalogue of Security Equipment The system is networkable or standalone, and will be included in CPNI’s trusted...

BioMini Combo is now compatible with wide range of Android-based mobile devices including smartphones, tablets and PDAs Suprema, a global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, announced that the company will add an Android version of BioMini Combo, a FAP20 certified dual-authentication RFID/fingerprint scanner. BioMini Combo is designed to provide two-factor authentication solutions combining fingerprint, contact/contactless smartcards and NFC. On the surface, the scanner...

The new facility will include biometric identification and authentication technologies Safran Identity & Security announced the opening of a location in the Silicon Valley at the end of 2016. Strategic positioning near high-tech communities Located in Redwood City, the new facility will be strategically positioned near the Silicon Valley and San Francisco high tech communities, featuring an innovation centre with a specific focus on digital payment, digital identity and...

Baudouin Genouville to address manufacturers about fingerprint access control systems at All-over-IP Expo 2016 Suprema Global Alliance Manager – Baudouin Genouville will address Russian manufacturers of access control systems, system integrators, security installers, and end-users interested in better security and convenience with key takeaways regarding the use of fingerprint access control systems at All-over-IP Expo 2016 in Moscow this November. Keynotes to lear...

HID‘s Lumidigm V-Series provides excellent biometric interoperability and best-in-class liveness detection for fraud prevention HID Global, provider of secure identity solutions, announced important enhancements to its best-in-class, Lumidigm V-Series biometrics solutions. The company has added features that further improve accuracy and interoperable image transfer of its V-Series product line while quadrupling the image capture speed of the embedded sensors and modules....

Databac Group will display its complete range of cards and wearing accessories at Hostelco 2016 Knowing who is who – and who has access to what – is of vital importance in the hospitality sector. Visitors to the Databac Group stand at Hostelco will see first-hand how the latest in ID technologies can be applied for guest, client, and employee identification, access to rooms and private areas and passenger tracking. The company will also show how effective its cards...

Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV facilitates multi-factor authentication, increasing the degree of security for a wide variety of applications SecuGen, an optical fingerprint device and technology vendor, announced the immediate availability of the Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV, a dual mode fingerprint and smart card authentication device.Combination of FAP 20 fingerprint sensor and ACR39U smart card readerThe Hamster Pro Duo SC/PIV contains SecuGen’s U20, a high quality, low cost FAP 20...

Dr. Anil Jain received a host of awards for contributions to pattern recognition and biometrics ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, was pleased to host Dr. Anil Jain at its headquarters in Shenzhen, China on June 15, 2016. Dr. Jain is one of the leading pioneers and scientists in the field of biometrics and also serves as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Michigan State...

The patent will help Intellicheck Mobilisa towards a leading role in the fingerprint biometric identity authentication industry Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of threat identification, identity authentication, verification and validation technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a U.S. Patent that governs the two-factor fingerprint biometric identity process that authenticates an identity card with embedded fingerprint biometric information and the live biometric...

BioEntry W2 is a blend of many industry-leading technologies and innovations Suprema, a provider of biometrics and security technology, announced global launching of BioEntry W2, an outdoor fingerprint access control device that offers high matching performance, outdoor durability and multi-card reading in a package to provide comprehensive access control features. BioEntry W2 well blends loads of industry-leading technologies and innovations. BioEntry W2 is loaded with ...

HID’s Lumidigm authentication solutions win best use of biometrics at SMART Awards Asia 2016 HID Global, a provider of secure identity solutions, has won the Best Use of Biometrics in a Commercial Setting Award for its Lumidigm biometrics deployment in two of China’s leading theme parks in Guangzhou province. HID Global was recognised at this year’s SMART Awards Asia 2016, which honours organisations and individuals that have demonstrated unparalleled excelle...

Africa’s unique environment is a major market for Integrated Biometrics’ products Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most compact, lightweight, reliable and energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world, is sending an experienced team of biometrics industry professionals to Kigali, Rwanda May 24-26 to participate in the highly respected ID4Africa international conference. Biometric solutions for Africa-specific issues ID4Africa focuse...

Kojak will enable fast enrolment and verification of large groups of people, with capability of capturing ten prints in ten seconds or less Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the most energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is revolutionising the industry yet again, with the release of its Kojak FAP 60 Appendix F Certified ten print and roll live scanner. Rugged and lightweight, Kojak will run off of a laptop, tablet or mobile phone without an a...

Tan will manage increasing demand for FBI certified fingerprint sensors for border security, national ID Integrated Biometrics LLC, developers of the smallest, lightest, most reliable energy-efficient FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners in the world is pleased to announce the addition of industry professional Alex Tan to its talented team of consultative sales engineers. Biometrics technology leader Alex Tan’s new role As Director of Sales, Tan will manage efforts in th...

The livescan technology will enable tribes to participate in national criminal justice information services Spectrum Systems ("Spectrum") is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Justice Management Division to provide livescan technology in support of the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. DOJ recently launched the initial phase of TAP to provide federally-recognised tribes access to national crime...

Integrated Biometrics is known for its ability to develop next wave of mobile fingerprint scanners Global events surrounding immigration, border security, and terrorism are driving increasing interest in advanced mobile fingerprint scanner technology from Integrated Biometrics, developers of the world’s smallest, lightest, most reliable FBI-compliant fingerprint scanners. Patented LES film technology This interest – specifically in the unique attributes of the co...

The plan provides options that include biometrics equipment, mobile biometrics capability and issue smart cards Recently, the Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA), a global leader on identity management policy and practice, released a plan that lists potential actions that decision-makers might take to address the threat of terrorists posing as refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks. The list comes on the heels of news reports and information that a number of...

Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, is pleased to announce the release of CEM System’s emerald TS300f Intelligent Fingerprint Terminal for AC2000 suite of access control and security management systems. This announcement coincides with the release of new features and enhanced functionality across the full emerald range. Enhanced security “The emerald TS300f Intelligent Fingerprint Terminal from CEM Systems...

Anviz Global is presenting its latest innovation onto the market for the summer of 2015. C2 Pro: The Time and Attendance Fingerprint terminal is the fastest, safest and more stable model of its kind. Ultra-fast scanning & comfortable operation C2 Pro is faster than a blink of an eye; the fingerprint scan takes less than 0.5 seconds –most products worldwide in the sector have an average scan of 0.8 to 1 seconds-. It also has an A20 Dual Core, 1 GHz processor that allows to store 5,000...

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the release of its ML10 biometric fingerprint door lock. This Smart lock with embedded fingerprint recognition technology is easy to program and install, as no wiring is required. It’s a plug ‘n play replacement to your old “lock & key” door knob. Registering users with their fingerprints is also quick and easy. Each ML10 door lock can store and recognise up to 40 users. Nex...

Next Biometrics Group ASA announced that Authasas, the Dutch leader in strong authentication solutions for the enterprise market, has integrated the new NEXT Biometrics 3010-U single fingerprint scanner with its solutions. NEXT Biometrics CEO Tore Etholm-Idsøe says “We are very happy to welcome Authasas to our fast increasing list of high quality partners. Together we will make a difference.” “Authasas helps companies to protect their data with strong authent...

MorphoTrak has been at the forefront of fingerprint matching research and development since 1974 MorphoTrak, a Morpho (Safran) company based in the U.S., announced recently its 40th anniversary as the pioneer developer of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS). MorphoTrak traces its history in fingerprint matching to Rockwell Autonetics, which in 1974 built the first-ever Automated Fingerprint components for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Rockwell spu...

Morpho (Safran) announced recently that its fingerprint matching technology placed first in the ongoing Minutiae Interoperability Exchange Test (MINEX) sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)*. Results published by NIST reveal that Morpho ranked first in all 3 major categories. All tests are done with fingerprint "templates" which are digital representations of fingerprint images created for matching and storage. Over 30 companies submitted technology for NIST tes...

Suprema, Inc., a leading global provider of technology in biometrics and identification, has announced the launch of a fingerprint scanner software development kit (SDK) for Android operating system (OS).The new SDK is specially designed for use with Suprema’s latest fingerprint scanner, the BioMini Slim. It assures the same powerful performance as the test-proven SDK for desktop computers. For instance, like the SDK for desktop computers, the SDK for Android also enables mobile devices to...