Fingerprint Cards, Altran partner on biometric solutions for automotive industry Fingerprint Cards has announced a partnership with Altran Technologies, SA to offer biometric solutions for the automotive industry. In a statement, FPC said it will offer its fingerprint and iris recognition technology to be used in a wide range...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Facial Recognition | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

Smartphone growth to slow in 2018 as mobile biometrics mostly stay the course, TrendForce predicts Growth in global smartphone sales will slow to 2.8 percent in 2018, and only Apple and Nokia have a clear path to growth over the year, TrendForce predicts. Apple’s expansion in the Indian market and improved specifications for new...full story Categories: Biometric News | Consumer Devices | Mobile Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

Multiple surveys find acceptance of biometrics by U.S., U.K. consumers mixed TSheets recently surveyed 500 U.S. adults to determine what they know about biometrics. Turned out, only one in 10 recognized that fingerprint, DNA tests, handprint geometry, facial photography or retina and iris scans all contain biometric data. The report...full story Categories: Biometric News | Commercial Applications | Consumer Devices Share: Facebook | Twitter

IFC to support IrisGuard ePayment solution deployment for financial inclusion of Syrian refugees World Bank Group member IFC and IrisGuard have announced an agreement to expand the reach of iris-based e-payment solutions to increase financial inclusion of Syrian refugees in Jordan and the region. IrisGuard will develop and deploy new iris recognition...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

Strong FIDO adoption in Korea led by financial sector FIDO authentication standards have swept across Korea’s financial industry, as 21 of the country’s largest 23 banks, and 7 of 8 credit companies have adopted them, according to a blog post by FIDO Korea Working Group Vice-Chair Dongpyo Hong....full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

NEC facial recognition enables OCBC Bank to offer enhanced customer experience OCBC Bank in Singapore has been using facial recognition technology developed by NEC for the last two months as part of its efforts to improve service excellence. Using NeoFace, NEC’s AI engine for face recognition, the system instantly identifies...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

BioSec marketing tool is a biometric game for PCs BioSec Group has revealed an innovative marketing tool, a biometric game for PCs called BS Palm Pong. Based on the popular “Pong” game from the 70’s, the player’s palm veins becomes the controller. Players move the ball without touching...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Raonsecure and theloop partner to develop blockchain biometric authentication system Blockchain company theloop and biometric services company Raonsecure have announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop an authentication system utilizing blockchain technology and Fast Identity Online (FIDO) standards. theloop is best known for its...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

Acuant and iDentyTech partner to boost physical security and authentication Acuant has announced a partnership with iDentyTech to provide document validation for iDentyTech’s IDT physical access security platform. The integration will enable efficient management of entry points into a property or facility, according to the announcement, with Acuant’s AssureID...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

ARM produces two new AI chips for improved facial recognition and object detection ARM has announced two powerful new processor designs for use in machine-learning hardware, The Verge reports. The ARM Machine Learning (ML) Processor is designed to speed up AI applications including facial recognition, and the ARM Object Detection (OD) Processor...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D 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

Biometrics for Government & Law Enforcement Biometrics for Government & Law Enforcement Identity Management & Biometrics February 26-28 Washington, DC Returning for its 12th iteration, Biometrics for Government and Law Enforcement enables 250+ Directors of Security Agencies, Directors of Operations, Directors of Intelligence, Heads of...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

The Middle East Financial Security Exhibition and Conference 2018 The Middle East Financial Security Exhibition and Conference (MEFSEC) February 27th to March 1, 2018 Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dome Exhibitions has announced the launch of the First Annual Conference and Exhibition dedicated to Cyber Security in...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