Privacy advocates continue to reject facial recognition code of conduct The National Telecommunication and Information Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has developed a consultation process to examine the commercial use of facial recognition technology and write a voluntary code of conduct for private companies that...full story Categories: Biometric News | Commercial Applications | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Portable medication dispenser uses biometrics and cloud technology to prevent prescription drug abuse Intent Solutions, a health technology and data company, introduced new medical device technology called TAD, “Take As Directed”, at this month’s National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit. The mobile medication dispenser incorporates fingerprint recognition, cloud-based data storage and...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Healthcare Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

SITA names new CEO, awarded Air Transport News ‘IT Company of the Year’ The SITA Board of Directors announced that Barbara Dalibard has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of SITA, effective 1st July 2016. Ms. Dalibard will replace current CEO Francesco Violante who will step down in the second half of 2016...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

AMREL incorporates Integrated Biometrics fingerprint technology in its FBI certified rugged biometric handheld AMREL announced that the FBI has certified its XP7-ID rugged biometric handheld. AMREL developed the XP7-ID in cooperation with Integrated Biometrics. Fingerprints are captured by Sherlock, an Integrated Biometrics module which utilizes a state-of-the-art light emitting sensor. This sensor...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Mobile Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

NIST publishes feedback from all levels of government on its cybersecurity framework This week, the National Institute of Standards and Technology published an analysis of invited comments for its Cybersecurity Framework. NIST’s December 2015 Request for Information on the Cybersecurity Framework called for comments on using the framework to improve cybersecurity...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News Share: Facebook | Twitter

Atlanta international airport wants Uber drivers to undergo fingerprint criminal background checks Atlanta’s city council is expected to review a plan outlining certain conditions for Uber and other ride-booking services to operate at the airport. According to a report by ABC News, officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have said they...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

Digital Signal demonstrates facial recognition at middle eastern security conference Digital Signal Corporation (DSC) and its partner International Golden Group (IGG) demonstrated its portfolio of security solutions at this month`s International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience 2016 (ISNR) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. During the show, the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Surveillance Share: Facebook | Twitter

Microsoft bringing Windows Hello biometric security to Edge browser Today at Build, Microsoft revealed that its “Windows Hello” biometric authentication solution for Windows 10 will soon work with websites. According to a report in Windows Central, USAA Bank will be among the first companies to take advantage of...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

ZKAccess brings integrated biometric solutions to global marketplace via partnerships Biometrics and RFID security solutions provider ZKAccess has formed technology partnerships with Lenel, Amag, RS2, and Schneider-Electric to provide advanced integrated biometric security solutions to their customers. ZKAccess’ ZKBioPack software now allows for the integration of ZKAccess biometric readers...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News Share: Facebook | Twitter

Precise Biometrics and Fingerprint Cards technology in new Redmi and Gionee smartphones Fingerprint Cards (FPC) and Precise Biometrics are providing the fingerprint technology for the new Redmi and Gionee smartphones. The Gionee W909 features the FPC touch fingerprint sensor FPC1025 and Precise Biometrics’ algorithm solution for fingerprint recognition in mobile devices,...full story Categories: Biometric News | Consumer Devices | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Southwest Border Security Week 2016 Southwest Border Security Week 2016 March 30 – April 01, 2016 McAllen, TX Southwest Border Security Week 2016 Scrutiny of the southwest border protection initiatives have been growing in recent years, particularly due to a surge in transnational crime,...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Money20/20 Europe Money20/20 Europe April 4-7, 2016 Bella Center, Copenhagen Welcome to an entirely new, world-class experience for European innovators. A Eurocentric catalyst for the growth and development of a Payments & Financial Services Ecosystem increasingly defined by disruptive innovations in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

ISC West 2016 ISC WEST 2016 April 5 – 8, 2016 Las Vegas, NV ISC WEST is THE largest security industry trade show in the U.S. At ISC West you will have the chance to meet with technical reps from 1,000+ exhibitors...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

European Association for Biometrics – CITeR Workshop EAB – CITeR Workshop April 5 2016 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Organizer: IDIAP in cooperation with the European Association for Biometrics Attendance is free of charge. Registration is required. Lunch not included. IDIAP and EAB will host an informative workshop...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Cyber Security Summit Europe Cyber Security Summit Europe 6-7 April 2016, Prague Cyber-Mix for Business of Tomorrow Need to get out of your Cyber Security comfort zone? Attend the 6th Annual Cyber Security Summit Europe and learn more about out highly interactive program...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter