Nymi raises $15M in series B funding round led by GII Tech Nymi, creator of the wearable authentication technology Nymi Band, has closed a US$15 million Series B round of funding. The funding round was led by new investor GII Tech from Dubai, along with participation from Nymi’s Series A investors,...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Integrated Biometrics says Crossmatch lawsuit is aimed at stagnating rapid growth Integrated Biometrics released a statement stating that it believes a recent patent infringement lawsuit filed by Crossmatch against the company is a “frivolous and tactical strategy by Crossmatch to slow Integrated Biometrics’ rapid growth and presence in the biometrics...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Precise Biometrics reports Q1 2017 results with US$2.2M in net sales Precise Biometrics has issued its interim report for Q1 2017 in which it reported net sales of SEK 19.2 million (US$2.2 million), compared to SEK 24.2 million (US$2.8 million) it reported for Q1 2016. As previously communicated, Precise’ sales...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Startup develops voice imitation software Montreal-based technology startup Lyrebird has developed software that the company says can imitate any individual’s voice and make it say anything, as well as reflect the desired emotion, stress and intonation, according to a report by Scientific American. Based...full story Categories: Biometric News | Voice Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

Delta to test self-service bag drop with facial recognition in U.S. Delta Air Lines announced it will introduce four self-service bag drop machines at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this summer, one of which will test facial recognition technology to match customers with their passport photos through identification verification. The facial...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Bytes Systems Integration launches biometrics-as-a-service solution South African IT services provider Bytes Systems Integration has launched cloud-based biometric solution BioVault, according to a report by IT Web. Bytes developed and hosts the new cloud biometric service, which enables financial services providers to access biometrics without...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

BIO-key issues Q1 2017 financial results BIO-key International issued financial results for Q1 2017, which saw the company’s total revenues increase 229 percent to $1.4 million compared to $0.4 million in Q1 2016. BIO-key achieved positive cash flow for the quarter from operating activities of...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

SensibleVision releases multi-factor face authentication solution for retailers SensibleVision has launched Autodentity, simultaneous multi-factor face authentication solution that enables enterprise users and consumers to securely access devices. Based on 10 years of R&D and six patents, Autodentity allows retailers to increase the security of their websites through...full story Categories: Biometric News | Commercial Applications | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Startek releases PIV certified fingerprint module FM300E for e-KYC Taiwanese biometrics technology firm Startek has released fingerprint module FM300E, the company’s latest personal identity verification (PIV) certified solution for e-KYC (electronic know your customer) applications. FM300E includes the company’s identity verification and cloud-based fingerprint recognition technology called Bio-server....full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Sensory updates multimodal biometric solution with broader mobile OS support Sensory has released version 3 of TrulySecure, which marks the second major update to the company’s FIDO Certified multimodal biometric authentication technology. TrulySecure 3.0 securely recognizes enrolled users through a combination of face and voice biometric recognition technologies in...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Voice Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

Trulioo, Mitek release ID document verification platform with facial comparison Trulioo has released an ID document verification platform with facial comparison technology to further improve authentication capabilities, which marks the first time a global identity verification provider is offering a combined service through a single solution. The combination of...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

DHS investing in biometrics data storage to enhance customs enforcement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying biometrics data storage and surveillance to improve customs enforcement and make it easier for international travelers, according to a report by GCN. International air travel processing increased by 35.9 percent from...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security | Government Purchasing Share: Facebook | Twitter

Security cameras in the UK will scan thousands of soccer fans’ faces in June This is a guest post by Kayla Matthews, a biometrics and technology writer. From airport body scanners to metal detectors at museums, we’ve become accustomed to increasingly advanced forms of security in public places. However, security officials in the...full story Categories: Facial Recognition | Industry Insights: Guest Posts | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

Evolving partnerships drive South Africa’s digital identity program South Africa took a major step toward the use of digital identity to secure the delivery of a variety of government services in 2013, with the introduction of a national smart ID card embedded with fingerprint data. Today the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID | Financial Services | Healthcare Biometrics | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometrics Institute Asia-Pacific Conference 2017 Asia-Pacific Conference 2017 Dockside, Sydney, Australia Now in its 17th year, the Biometrics Institute’s Asia-Pacific Conference continues to bring together users from key government agencies, commercial organisations and technology partners. The conference provides a platform to share ideas, discuss...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Digital Transformation in Insurance DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN INSURANCE 17th – 18th May 2017, London Your toolkit for end-to-end operational adaptation to reach the digital-savvy future consumer The Digital Transformation in Insurance Congress will bring together 100 insurers, brokers, aggregators and solution providers to...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Border Management & Technologies Summit Border Management & Technologies Summit London, UK May 31 – June 2, 2017 Our 5th annual Border Management & Technologies Summit will bring together leading border security officials from the UK and across Europe to discuss key issues regarding...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Secure Identification 2017 Secure Identification 2017 May 31 – June 1, 2017 Latvia Secure Identification 2017 is a two-day conference scheduled on 31 May – 1 June 2017, aiming to connect dozens of governments with international organizations and solution providers from Europe...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Securing Federal Identity Securing Federal Identity June 6, 2017 Washington, DC Government’s Identity and Authentication Event Securing Federal Identity 2017, a highly focused and high-energy event, will feature the significant policy issues and technology developments for today’s federal identity and security industry....full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter