Goode Intelligence predicts biometrics will power keyless vehicle entry, more secure payments in 2018 The global biometrics market may experience a brief “plateau” or “dip” in 2018 as “the industry pauses to catch its breath” after four years of strong growth, according to Goode Intelligence. The market research firm’s 2018 Biometric Industry Predictions...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

Gemalto to suppy Bank of Cyprus with biometric payment cards The Bank of Cyprus has selected Gemalto to supply EMV biometric dual interface payment card for both chip and contactless payments. The fingerprint sensor card is powered by the payment terminal and does not require an embedded battery. The...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Airport facial recognition trial sees significant time savings SITA president for Asia Pacific Sumesh Patel says facial recognition trials at Australia’s Brisbane Airport have shown a 70 per cent reduction in passenger processing times for boarding and check-in, according to a report in Australian Aviation. Brisbane Airport...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

UN Security Council Resolution calls for biometrics collection to stop terrorist travel The UN Security Council recently passed a resolution requiring countries to collect biometric data from suspected terrorists as part of an effort to prevent terrorists from travelling. The biometric data will be compiled along with Passanger Name Record (PNR)...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

UIDAI denies reported major Aadhaar security breach The Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) has responded to a media report claiming that access to the entire Aadhaar database could be purchased for 500 rupees (roughly $8) by saying that no biometric data has been breached, The...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

FotoNation announces iris recognition solution for VR Xperi computational imaging and facial analytics subsidiary FotoNation has announced the launch of iris recognition solution IrisXR for AR, VR, and MR applications. IrisXR provides security and personalization with state-of-the-art anti-spoofing and FotoNation’s MIRLIN iris recognition technology, according to...full story Categories: Biometric News | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

Ghana introduces instant issuance of eIDs Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun the first nationwide instant issuance of eIDs in West Africa. The new “GhanaCard” meets all international requirements for identity documents, such as chip-embedded technology and biometric capabilities. Identity Management Systems is the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

Behavioural Analysis 2018 Behavioural Analysis 2018 March 14-15, 2018 Cardiff, Wales Behavioural Analysis 2018 offers valuable, practical insight into behavioural analysis techniques used to identify individuals with negative intent at large-scale sports and entertainment venues, transportation hubs and tourist attractions. At the...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Somaliland election saw Iris ID technology deployed Somaliland’s presidential election in November was the world’s first national election to use iris recognition to register and identify voters. The Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) reported an 80 per cent voter turnout. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia...full story Categories: Biometric News | Elections | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

FDLE certifies Fulcrum Biometrics FbF LiveScan software Fulcrum Biometrics‘ FbF LiveScan software has been certified as an approved product by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), offering an economical alternative to Florida-based organizations that do background checks. According to Ken Nosker, president of Fulcrum Biometrics,...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Law Enforcement 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