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

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. USAA Bank will be among the first companies to take advantage of this development. The USAA Bank serves US...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Iris / Eye 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

BIO-key reports a revenue guidance of $7M – $9.5M for 2016 Biometric software and hardware solution provider BIO-key International today reported results for its year ended December 31, 2015 and provided initial revenue guidance for 2016. In 2015, BIO-key saw total revenue increase 31% to $5,261,225 compared to $4,005,856 in...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Extension approved for Israel’s biometric database pilot A request by Israel’s Interior Minister for a nine-month extension on the country’s biometric database pilot was approved on Tuesday. Earlier this week, the Minister had requested an extension of the pilot until December 31, 2016 to better learn...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

European bank card issuers showing interest in SmartMetric’s biometric payment card SmartMetric reports that it is very pleased with the reception its new biometric payment card is receiving from card issuers in Europe. The biometric payment card technology, designed to work with chip or EMV cards, uses a built in...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

eBay first to open source a FIDO UAF authentication server eBay has announced its membership in the FIDO Alliance and introduced its FIDO Certified open source authentication server based on the FIDO UAF protocol. eBay is the first e-commerce company to directly achieve FIDO certification, and the first to...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Innovatrics new AFIS solution designed for integrators Biometrics software developer Innovatrics has released its next generation automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS). In a statement, the company says the solution is designed for integrators and solution providers that need to provide large-scale, standards-compliant, high-performance and cost-effective biometric...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

DOJ drops case against Apple after accessing iPhone On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice said that it had discovered how to unlock an iPhone without assistance from Apple, allowing the agency to withdraw its legal case that sought to compel the high-tech firm to assist in...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

Morpho subsidiary Syscom awarded EMV payment card contract from State Bank of India Morpho‘s Indian subsidiary, Syscom, has won the largest deal in India for EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) payment card issuance from the State Bank of India (SBI). The State Bank of India is the country’s largest financial institution. The...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services 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

FIDO Alliance seminar: key trends in strong authentication Key Trends in Strong Authentication March 31, 2016 – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm New York City Marriott Downtown The FIDO Alliance invites you to learn about key trends in strong authentication for the financial services community and beyond....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