Biometrics industry stocks this week As the biometrics industry continues to grow, Biometric Update is bringing a new focus to the stories around the stocks in the sector. Check in with this space each week for a rundown of the financial news and interesting...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks Share: Facebook | Twitter

Fingerprint payment cards to reach 160m shipments by 2022 ABI Research has published its latest Biometric Technologies and Applications report, which finds that biometric technologies are consistently growing their presence in more banking applications. The report states that embedded fingerprint sensor payment cards are the latest addition finally...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

DHS S&T to host series of biometric technology rallies The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is hosting a series of Biometric Technology Rallies aimed at supporting industry innovation and advance technologies that assist DHS and Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) operations. DHS will...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D Share: Facebook | Twitter

Kony expands partner ecosystem with digital banking marketplace Kony is expanding its global partner ecosystem with fintech solutions featured in the Kony Digital Banking Marketplace. A one-stop shop for pre-built fintech components, integrations and templates, the Kony Digital Banking Marketplace helps banks and credit unions reduce the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

Apple developing redesigned 2018 iPad with facial recognition Apple is developing a redesigned iPad that could be released as early as 2018 that integrates key iPhone X features such as slimmer edges and the Face ID facial recognition feature, according to a report by Bloomberg citing people familiar...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Mobile Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

Fingerprint Cards board member resigns Michael Hallén, Fingerprint Cards’ board member, has resigned from the board of the Swedish biometrics company. Hallén, President and CEO of Vizrt Group AS and Chairman of the Board of Paxport AB, resigned due to an increasing heavy workload...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

AimBrain combines facial authentication with iDENprotect security software AimBrain has partnered with iDENprotect to combine iDENprotect’s software based hardware-backed security technology with AimBrain’s facial authentication module. Under the partnership, the companies will provide enterprises with an integrated ‘device-plus-identity’ authentication solution to combat unauthorized systems access and fraudulent...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

BioID ramps up data privacy and protection commitment BioID has partnered with Microsoft Cloud Germany and Deutsche Telekom to host its highly in demand BioID Web Service (BWS) in the data center of T-Systems to further improve data security and privacy. T-Systems, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom,...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Somaliland using iris recognition technology in upcoming election Somaliland’s upcoming presidential election on November 13 marks the first use of iris-based biometrics technology in an African election, according to a report by All Africa. The first members of a team of 60 international election observers — who...full story Categories: Biometric News | Elections | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

SITA showcases biometrics, AI tech at FTE Asia SITA showcased its technology for airlines and airports at this week’s Future Travel Experience Asia 2017 in Singapore. Biometrics, artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and robotics underpin SITA’s solutions for the airport of the future. Technology discussed and demonstrated included...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

Nok Nok Labs releases v5.2 of S3 Authentication Suite Nok Nok Labs has released version 5.2 of the company’s S3 Authentication Suite, which incorporates multiple different interfaces (GUI’s and command line) as well as a browser-based Dashboards that will facilitate building and displaying reports, according to a company...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

The Payments Summit The Payments Summit March 26-29, 2018 Orlando, Florida The Payments Summit is the premier industry event covering all things payments, including FinTech, EMV chip technology, mobile wallets, NFC, contactless, open transit systems and more. Attend the 11th annual Payments...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Novateqni CEO accepts shares in lieu of loan repayment NovaTeqni Corporation has reached an agreement with the company’s CEO and largest shareholder, Gerhard Mynhardt, regarding a $380,302 loan advanced to the biometrics and secure payment technologies firm. Myhardt has agreed to accept 2,535,347 common shares in the capital...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

ZKTeco opens Mexico office Under the slogan “Welcome New Era”, ZKTeco has opened a new office in Mexico. Prior to the official ribbon cut, Eli Lv was introduced as the new CEO of ZKTeco Mexico and Carlos Santamaria, brand strategy center manager, highlighted...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

India updating ATMs to include facial recognition tech India’s Automated teller machines (ATMs) will be replaced in the next three to four months with new multi-function biometric-enabled machines, according to a report by India.com. NCR Corporation said that bank ATMs will be replaced with new machines that...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

ISC East ISC East November 15, 16, 2017 Javits Center, NYC The International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as ISC East – is the premier security event in the Northeast. Security industry professionals will have the opportunity to explore...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Showcase Australia 2017 Showcase Australia 2017 November 15, 2017 Hotel Realm, Canberra, Australia The Biometrics Institute is proud to present its flagship government event, Showcase Australia 2017. Since 2005, Showcase Australia has provided a unique and effective platform to connect biometric users...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometrics in Banking and Payments – London Biometrics in Banking and Payments November 17, 2017 London, UK The seminar will reflect the trends and opportunities of biometrics in the financial market. It will be discussed how processes can be designed both convenient and privacy compliant. The...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America Florida December 5th – 7th, 2017 Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America, December 5th-7th, 2017 in Kennedy Space Center, Florida will bring together leading stakeholders from industry, operators, agencies and governments...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometrics in Banking and Payments – Amsterdam Biometrics in Banking and Payments December 7, 2017 Amsterdam, Netherlands The seminar will reflect the trends and opportunities of biometrics in the financial market. It will be discussed how processes can be designed both convenient and privacy compliant. The...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter