Biometrics industry stocks: 2017, the year that was What a weird era we inhabit. The Internet of Everything, learning-based software and artificial intelligence are coming together to create a radical transformation in the global economy. Digital networking technologies developed in the ‘90s have matured and become much...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks Share: Facebook | Twitter

Mastercard’s Bob Reany on trends in biometric payments authentication The payments industry is in the midst of a shift toward strong forms of authentication. Mastercard’s decision to retire the signature for in-store purchases in the US and Canada in 2018 represents one part of this shift, as do...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometric security trends: A Q&A with Princeton Identity CEO Mark Clifton Princeton Identity has roots extending back into some of the companies that pioneered identity management, most recently SRI Identity. It launched as an independent venture in the second half of 2016, and has quickly established itself as a leader...full story Categories: Biometric News Share: Facebook | Twitter

Illinois BIPA lawsuits depend on what makes plaintiffs “aggrieved” The results of dozens of biometric privacy suits filed in Illinois state court depend on the legal definition of the term “aggrieved” in the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the National Law Review reports. The uncertainty is whether...full story Categories: Biometric News | Commercial Applications Share: Facebook | Twitter

Russian authorities seek access to biometric data as law enforcement surveillance increases A draft bill to require Russia’s state telecom to provide the Interior Ministry and Federal Security Service (FSB) with bank customers’ biometric data without their consent is being considered by the State Duma, The Moscow Times reports. The proposal...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services | Surveillance Share: Facebook | Twitter

Nigerian government biometrics programs yielding results, biometric ATMs coming Senior Nigerian government officials praised the efforts of the National Immigration Service (NIS) in implementing the country’s biometric visa at a year-end awards ceremony, The Nation reports. Ministry of Interior Permanent Secretary Abubakar Magaji said Nigeria’s biometric visa program...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

DERMALOG ID checking software receives German government certification DERMALOG has announced that its ePassport MRTDAPI electronic ID inspection software has been certified by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) according to the “TR-03105” guideline. The BSI confirms with the certification that the software functions reliably...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

Humaniq launches biometrics-powered fintech app in five African countries Humaniq has announced the launch of its Android App to enable users in Africa to access to next-generation financial services with facial recognition. The application is designed for people currently excluded from financial services, and includes a mobile wallet...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

DoD to make greater use of biometrics for access control The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is expected to receive direction in January for its plan to replace the Common Access Card (CAC) with an identity management system making greater use of biometrics, Federal News Radio reports. A 2004...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News Share: Facebook | Twitter

NEXT Biometrics CEO Ritu Favre on a year of scaling and a pivot Ritu Favre career as NEXT Biometrics CEO has been marked by a combination of accelerating change and persistent continuity, as she nears one year in charge of the company in February, 2018. The company has made a series of...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition | Interviews Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter January 30 – 31, 2018 Beirut, Lebanon We invite you to participate as sponsor / exhibitor / speaker at this upcoming Biometric event to be held in January 2018, in Lebanon. The 2...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Border Security 2018 Border Security 2018 February 21-22, 2018 Crowne Plaza Rome, St Peter’s Hotel & Spa, Rome, Italy SMi Group at proud to announce the 11th Annual Border Security conference and exhibition which will convene on the 21st-22nd February 2018 in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2018 Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2018 February 21- 22, 2018 London, UK The only event to focus on integration of digital capabilities with existing processes to enhance client engagement and reach new segments Arena International is thrilled to announce...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

European Payments Forum 5th Annual European Payments Forum March 1-2, 2018 Amsterdam, The Netherlands After the great success of the September 2017 event, we will have our next annual European Payments Forum in March 2018. This time, the hosting city is going...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Forensics Europe Expo Forensics Europe Expo March 6-7, 2018 Olympia, London With an incredible speaker line up, dozens of free seminars, tonnes of innovation and an exhibition of the latest technology, Forensics Europe Expo is gearing up to be the must-attend event...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter