IDEX appoints new CEO The IDEX Board of Directors has appointed Chief Products Officer Stan Swearingen as CEO, effective from 1 April 2018. Current CEO Dr. Hemant Mardia will continue until 31 March 2018, and will then join IDEX’s Strategy Advisory Council. In...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Fingerprint Cards launches third-generation single-chip fingerprint sensor Fingerprint Cards has launched its first commercial third-generation fingerprint sensor, the FPC1291, which it says not only removes the need for a companion chip, but does so while “maintaining and even exceeding” the performance of dual-chip systems, according to...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Sydney Airport to test facial recognition for nearly passport-free travel Air travel passengers at Sydney Airport’s international terminal will be able to use facial recognition in place of a passport or boarding pass as part of a test starting in May, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. Qantas Airways passengers...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

EuroStation to offer biometric smartcard from MeReal Biometrics MeReal Biometrics has reached a partnership agreement with French access control and security solution provider EuroStation to offer a fingerprint smartcard to EuroStation’s customers, including hotel groups, casino’s, and television studios. The card is powered by a rechargeable built-in...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

NEXT Biometrics to participate in ROTH Conference NEXT Biometrics announced that it is scheduled to participate in next month’s 30th Annual ROTH Conference in Dana Point, California. The invitation-only conference for institutional investors, private equity investors, VCs, company executives and service providers working in the small...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Panasonic announces deep learning-powered facial recognition software Panasonic Corporation has announced that it will launch server software for facial recognition powered by deep learning technology in July 2018. Face Recognition Server Software WV-ASF950 and Face Registration Expansion Kit WV-ASFE951W feature a core engine with the world’s...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Entersekt joins ForgeRock Trust Network Entersekt has joined the ForgeRock Trust Network as a principal technology partner. ForgeRock provides identity and access management solutions to a wide range of industries and governments. Entersekt’s mobile app security, authentication, and digital signing technology is now available...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News Share: Facebook | Twitter

Secure Technology Alliance announces Securing Federal ID 2018, issues call for speakers The Secure Technology Alliance has announced its Securing Federal ID 2018 conference, which will explore important developments and innovations in federal identity credentialing and access security June 5 and 6 at the Hamilton Crowne Plaza in Washington, D.C. The...full story Categories: Biometric News | Government Purchasing Share: Facebook | Twitter

Researchers develop Captcha-based anti-spoofing technique to supplement biometric authentication methods Cybersecurity researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a “Real-Time Captcha” anti-spoofing technique for facial recognition authentication, ScienceDaily reports. Mobile device users authenticating with facial video or images are given the “challenge” of answering a simple but...full story Categories: Biometric News | Mobile Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

BIO-key reports major gains in preliminary Q4 and full year 2017 results BIO-key has announced a 110 percent increase in full-year revenue and a 36 percent gain in gross profits from 2016 to 2017 among unaudited preliminary fourth quarter and year-end results. The company’s net income was flat for the year,...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks 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