Samsung rumored to be developing its own fingerprint sensors Samsung is rumored to be developing its own fingerprint reader sensors to be incorporated into its mobile devices, according to a report by Android Headlines. With the increasing number of Android smartphones incorporating a fingerprint sensor, the market is...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

I3 wins $6.25M contract to support the DIA NMEC mission Ideal Innovations, Inc (I3) wins a $6.25M contract to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). The one year base plus three option years award provides biometric examination services in support of the NMEC’s Document...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Government Purchasing Share: Facebook | Twitter

Touchscreen stickers let you use your phone’s fingerprint recognition functionality while wearing gloves A new set of touchscreen stickers with unique fingerprints can transform a regular pair of gloves into touchscreen gloves, allowing users to unlock any mobile device with fingerprint recognition functionality, according to a report by Gizmodo. https://ksr-video.imgix.net/assets/014/406/153/a51f875abd385dc9c39ea6e21a76cb2c_h264_high.mp4 According to...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Finding the right rhythm for transactions This is a guest post by Ryan Wilk, vice president of customer success at NuData Security. US regulators are pushing banks and financial institutions to make cybersecurity a priority and with each new risk event, the pressure on banks...full story Categories: Biometric Update Blog Share: Facebook | Twitter

HID Global introduces OSM Multitech citizen ID cards HID Global has created an Optical Secure Media (OSM) Multitech card that it says is one of the most secure citizen ID cards on the market. The new citizen ID cards feature technologies that have been proven in its...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

IDEX ASA issues interim report for the Q3 2016 IDEX has issued the interim report for the third quarter of 2016, which saw recorded revenues of NOK 8.4 million (US$0.99 million) in the third quarter, up from NOK 0.1 million (US$120,456) in the third quarter last year. For...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Fiserv awarded for biometric authentication solution implemented at U.S. financial institution Fintech firm Fiserv, Inc. has received the 2016 IDC Financial Insights FinTech Rankings Real Results Award for ‘customer engagement’ for the use of its Verifast: Palm Authentication at Gesa Credit Union in Richland, Washington. The Real Results Awards coincide...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

NXT-ID joins Cisco solution partner program NXT-ID, Inc. has joined the Cisco Solution Partner Program as a solution partner. “We are very excited about our collaboration with Cisco as a Solution Partner and see it as a milestone for our business strategy moving forward,” said...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Surveillance Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometric trends for 2017 This is a guest post by Alan Goode, Managing Director at Goode Intelligence Biometrics is one of the hottest topics in technology and cybersecurity markets today. The use of biometrics for user authentication and identity assurance is an essential...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Interpol says lack of biometric data on terrorists a security vulnerability The Interpol General Assembly has emphasized the need to address the lack of biometric data being shared on terrorists, internationally, which it said is creating a dangerous security vulnerability that could be exploited by the some 15,000 returning foreign...full story Categories: Biometric News | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

Showcase Australia 2016 Showcase Australia 2016 November 16, 2016 Canberra, Australia The Biometrics Institute presents the 2016 Showcase Australia event, to be held at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra on Wednesday 16 November. This annual event presents the latest biometric applications and...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Forensic Research 2016 5th International Conference on Forensic Research & Technology November 17-19, 2016 in San Francisco, USA Forensic Research 2016 invites all interested participants to join us for this esteemed event at the exquisite destination Atlanta. With the generous response and...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

TRUSTECH 2016 TRUSTECH 2016 Nov 29 to Dec 1 Cannes, France TRUSTECH 2016 The Largest event dedicated to Trust-Based Technologies: Payment, Identification, Connections & Security are the buzz words for a 3-day event offering unrivaled networking & business opportunities and a...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

The 1st Biometrics Middle East The 1st Biometrics Middle East December 5-6, 2016 Grosvenor House, Dubai, UAE Join us at The 1st Biometrics Middle East Conference this December in Dubai where you will learn about the latest innovations and advancements in biometrics regionally and...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

DEFPOL Expo 2016 DEFPOL Expo 2016 Dec 7-8 2016 I.C.E. Hanoi, Vietnam DEFPOL EXPO 2016 is being held in Hanoi, Vietnam on December 7-8, 2016. DEFPOL is an international exhibition for Defense and Police Forces. The expo is aimed to introduce the...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter