Accenture, Microsoft demonstrate digital identity prototype at ID2020 Summit Accenture has partnered with with Microsoft and Avanade to provide blockchain and biometric technologies to support ID2020, a global public-private partnership that is working towards implementing digital identity on a global basis by leveraging secure and well-established systems. The...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

SIA publishes new paper on establishing strong identity at borders The Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) has published its “Strong Identity, Strong Borders” paper that provides agencies and governments with a best practice guide to the design and implementation of effective eBorder strategies. The white paper addresses efficient border management...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

Dongbu HiTek to provide fingerprint sensors to Chinese car manufacturer South Korean foundry firm Dongbu HiTek will provide fingerprint recognition sensors to Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, according to a report by Pulse. The move expands Dongbu HiTek’s line of biometric products to mobile devices, bringing it beyond home...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Privacy group raises concerns about use of airport biometric solutions The Electronic Privacy Information Center has raised concerns about the use of facial recognition and fingerprints to reduce friction points for airline passengers. Last week, the TSA announced that it is launching a pilot program for new biometric checkpoint...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

Samsung’s under-the-screen fingerprint sensor may cause brightness issues Samsung may be experiencing problems related to the integration of optical fingerprint readers into mobile display panels in that they tend to cause brightness imbalance issues, according to an Android Headlines report citing an industry insider. The rumor comes...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

BIO-key announces DDS as a major OEM customer in Japan Japanese security solutions provider DDS Inc. has selected BIO-key’s SideSwipe fingerprint scanners to provide secure biometric authentication for its custom, Windows-based authentication solutions. DDS, which develops and delivers information security products to enterprise customers throughout Asia, has purchased an...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Jamaica prioritizes establishment of national identification system Debate on the National Identification and Registration Bill began last week in Jamaica’s House of Representatives with Prime Minister Andrew Holness saying that the government is committed to making the establishment of the National Identification System (NIDS) a priority....full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

Neurotechnology adds face recognition, tracking to video surveillance systems; researchers win competition Neurotechnology has released SentiVeillance Server, a ready-to-use solution that integrates with surveillance video management systems (VMS). SentiVeillance Server is based on the company’s deep neural network technology for facial recognition from surveillance camera video, giving a VMS advanced capabilities,...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Turks and Caicos working to introduce biometric surveillance legislation Earlier this month Turks and Caicos Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson revealed that the government is working to introduce biometric surveillance legislation that will aid the police in solving crimes committed on the islands. According to a report by Turks...full story Categories: Biometric News | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

This week in biometrics industry stocks As the biometrics industry continues to grow and expand Biometric Update is bringing a new focus to some of the stock stories in the sector. Check in with this space each week for a rundown of some of the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Terrorism Studies Terrorism Studies Certificate / Advanced Certificate / Individual Modules Online delivery with expert tutor support Feb, June and Oct every year Terrorism Studies course is one of the most recommended programs in the industry and is endorsed and recognized...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

SDW 2017 SDW 2017 – Security Document World – 11th Edition Conference: 26-28 June 2017 – Exhibition: 27-28 June 2017 QEII Centre, London, UK SDW – now in its 11th year – is the world-leading event providing a global showcase for...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

INTERPOL World INTERPOL World Congress: 4-6 July, Exhibition 5-7 July Singapore The security landscape is evolving with the advancement of technologies. Yet, technology alone cannot be the only solution to counter technological risk and threats. A strategic response has to be...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Insurance IoT Asia Summit 2017 Insurance IoT Asia Summit 2017 August 1-4, 2017 Singapore The Internet of Things (IoT) offers truly disruptive and transformative potential to the insurance industry. IoT will reach US $1.3 trillion in spending by 2019 with Asia Pacific expected to...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometrics HITech 2017 and XIV BIC Brazilian Identification Conference Biometrics HITech 2017 and XIV BIC Brazilian Identification Conference August 29 – 31, 2017 Brasilia, federal district of Brazil Brasilia, the federal capital of Brazil, was chosen to host Biometrics HITech 2017 and XIV BIC Brazilian Identification Conference, the...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter