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IDEMIA I&S North America, the biometric and identity solutions provider announced the appointment of Beth Unger as Chief People Officer, North America. Beth brings over 30 years of experience across all facets of human resources as well as 12 years in the technology industry, most recently serving as executive director of human resources for ManTech International, information technology and government contracting company. Foster employee engagement In the newly created role of Chief Peo...

The United States government is seeking information from both the public and private sector on how biometric data is being used for identification purposes, according to a request for information (RFI) OSTP recently posted on the Federal register. The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), led by Dr. Eric Lander – 11th Director of the OSTP, the first in U.S. history to serve in the President’s Cabinet, and to serve as the President’s Science Ad...

Touchless Biometric Systems AG (TBS) presents the newest addition to its comprehensive portfolio of biometric readers and solutions: the 3D FLY. The innovative sensor performs truly on-the-fly user identification, meaning users do not have to stop at the device. With the launch of 3D FLY, TBS has achieved a new milestone in the integration of consent-based biometrics into today’s on-the-fly lifestyle. TBS 3D FLY is a touchless scanning terminal meeting the highest hygiene and security sta...

Quickly and conveniently moving large numbers of people through airports, across borders, or accessing many other locations will be easier with two new Iris ID IrisAccess™ products – the iCAM D2000 and the IrisBar (OU60B). Both compact and touchless readers accurately identify people through advanced multi-modal biometric technologies. Iris ID, for more than 20 years the global pioneer in iris recognition technology, introduced the readers at the Intersec Dubai tradeshow in Dubai, U...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometric solutions, hosted its ‘2022 Global Partner Summit’ virtual event on January 11, for partners from more than 80 countries worldwide. At the event, Suprema announced its business strategy for 2022, including a strong focus on BioStar2 Access Control Platform, AI-based facial recognition, and mobile access solutions. Contactless and AI-based facial recognition Over the past year, Suprema maintained its position in the rapidly c...

BAXE, an Australian FinTech, has partnered with IDEMIA, the global pioneer in Augmented Identity, and Haventec, an Australian software company that decentralises sensitive data and credentials, to launch the first decentralised blockchain ecosystem using a facial authentication solution for identity verification in Australia. With this solution, BAXE users around the world will be able to authenticate high-value transactions, reclaim lost passwords or regain access to locked accounts using thei...

Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop despite things. Several trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional “physical security,” a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity are being rapidly pioneered by entities big and small in the industry. By all appearances, the security industry is in a stage of redefining itself. It is moving from mere security and...

ProdataKey (PDK), a manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, has introduced four new controllers that expand the flexibility of its high-security Redline: the PDK Red 8, Red Max, Red Gate, and Red Pedestal. All-in-one multi-controller enclosures The new PDK Red 8 and PDK Red Max are all-in-one multi-controller and power supply enclosures designed to streamline ordering and installation of access control hardware in midsize to large-scale commercial projects. The Red...

Smart caps in the name of the best design at a creative and technological level that combine practical functionality with an information service with added value. By combining an NFC tag, integrated into the cap, with Vericode, an exclusive and patented coding system, it is possible to enhance communication relating to each individual product, certifying its uniqueness, originality, and authenticity in real time. The technological combination is the result of a cross-sectorial and innovative s...

Industrial RFID technology takes RFID past supply chain applications, into manufacturing and production, with more demanding applications, such as the high-temperature environments found in automotive industry. A properly designed RFID tracking system can significantly improve production efficiencies, control costs and streamline overall processes. Automotive provides a compelling example of a complex manufacturing process that involves numerous measures and steps, in order to ensure that what...

Recent industry surveys show that RFID-automated data center asset tracking can increase productivity 15 times while reducing the time used to inventory assets by as much as 90 percent. Comprehensive IoT solutions are available for data centre automation to track and secure IT assets with very little human intervention, hence addressing the challenges of increasing inventory accuracy and decreasing time and physical labour. Limitations of barcodes for automation IT Assets case studies show ho...

A recent regulation push for UDI in the U.S., EU, Australia/New Zealand, and China paves to way for the deployment of Surgical Tracking (SIT) systems in hospitals. The U.S. FDA is several years into its Unique Device Identifier (UDI) program for medical device tracking. Several other countries and regions have since been rolling out similar medical device tracking programs. The goal of these programs is to improve safety, increase efficiency, and provide unambiguous accountability when it comes...

Fingerprint Cards AB’s (Fingerprints™) second-generation T-Shape® sensor module and software platform for biometric payment cards have achieved compliance with Mastercard’s new fingerprint sensor evaluation process. Having passed the former specifications last year, Fingerprints has proactively secured this updated approval to simplify the process for card manufacturers to launch second-generation biometric payment cards. Supporting greater convenience This development w...

Connected Technologies LLC, the maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform that controls intrusion, access control, video surveillance, critical environmental monitoring, and energy management systems, recently completed a comprehensive update to its application. Starting with a fresh new look that offers an improved sense of intuitiveness and ease of use, especially in mobile applications, users will find more detailed information in an easier-to-locate interface scr...

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces it has acquired InvoTech Systems, Inc. The acquisition enhances HID’s advanced textile inventory management systems offering for uniforms, linens, and laundry operations and adds to HID Global’s RFID portfolio. The acquisition advances HID’s stature within this growing market, as InvoTech provides technology and services to clients across hundreds of properties across the globe, including many of the largest playe...

The German company EBG compleo develops electric vehicle charging points that are sold worldwide. To win the contract for the “be emobil” charging points project for the city of Berlin, EBG compleo developed a solution that uses RFID to provide contactless access control at charging points. The key requirement of the project was: The RFID technology with VDV-KA protocol already used in the public transport system will continue to be used for user authentication at the electric charg...

RFID systems are widely used in hospitals and other medical facilities for contactless identification. For physical access control, or for visiting and documentation purposes, for example. The applications are mainly limited to hospital personnel, and their primary goal is to lower costs and expenses. But there are also many more potential uses for RFID in hospitals and these applications put the focus on patient comfort. During their stay at the hospital, patients have access to numerous...

Document and data security are critical issues for businesses. This is especially true for insurance companies, which handle and process a great deal of sensitive data. To prevent printed documents from accidentally ending up in the wrong hands, a major international insurance company commissioned printer manufacturer Xerox to develop and install a secure and convenient managed print solution. User authentication via employee badges Insurance company staff should be able to use...

It's a familiar problem for anyone who shops online: If a person doesn’t have any friendly neighbours to accept a package, it's very difficult for working people to receive a delivery. No success with follow-up delivery attempts either. In the end, the package lands at a service station that is neither close by nor has customer-friendly business hours. In 2015 the Erwin Renz Metallwarenfabrik GmbH & Co KG, the supplier for the German and European letterbox industry, developed an elect...

The Polish company EMAR manufacturers ticket vending machines for the public transport sector, including the fiscal printer EMAR 205. This is a special unit used for bus ticket sales and is also capable of handling electronic RFID tickets. The original version of the device featured a simple RFID module that supported the MIFARE Classic® card technology. This technology became outdated and no longer complied with enhanced security requirements. EMAR, therefore, developed a new version of th...

In the Czech Republic, a new regulation on gambling has been in effect since January 1, 2017. Players must register with the operator, who has to ensure that players take a break of at least 15 minutes for every two hours of playing time. There are also now limits on winnings and losses at the slot machines. These changes presented new challenges for Apollo Games, a well-known Czech company specialised in the development and manufacturing of slot machines. Challenges The RFID reader/writer...

Oosto, formerly AnyVision, announced the results of a sponsored study by Bio-Lab Ltd. which showed that the most polluted place in the office is the light switch in the lobby. The findings also highlight other high-traffic areas, including interior and exterior door handles, which are also quite “germy.” Since the COVID-19 epidemic broke out nearly two years ago, many offices have closed, and working from home has become commonplace. Now, in parallel with the outbreak of the Omicron...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September 2021. And while no one determining factor fully explains the “Great Resignation,” economists and psychologists alike suggest that changing attitudes toward the role of work in the human experience – should it come before childcare? Is it worth viral exposure? is a key driver. But even as a push for human-centered approaches to employee experience takes hold in the new...

The new French electronic National Identity Card (eID) has been awarded the prestigious Best New National ID Card prize by Reconnaissance International at the HSP Awards EMEA (High-Security Printing for Europe - Africa - Middle East). Awarded by a jury of independent international experts, it recognises the outstanding achievement and technical sophistication of this personal identification document program thanks to the French Ministry of the Interior, ANTS (Agence Nationale des Titres S&eacut...

A hospital’s first priority is patient health and safety. Aperio® wireless technology provides the freedom to focus on those goals, offering the accountability, convenience, and security needed to operate effectively and efficiently. This innovative solution allows the hospital to manage many openings, protect employees, patients and visitors, ensure compliance, reduce costs, and protect valuable equipment and supplies. Here are just a few examples:  Supply cabinets Monitor a...

StorMagic®, simplifying storage and security from the edge to the core, announced that ViSTA Networking Solutions (VNS) has joined the StorMagic Partner Programme as a distributor of ARQvault Active Intelligent Repository. VNS selected the StorMagic offering due to the solution’s flexibility and affordability and will distribute it to video data storage resellers across North America. A robust, single solution Storage demands are rising because camera resolutions are increasing in s...

Aratek announced the relaunch of its website following a revamp for stronger branding and better usability.  The new and improved Aratek biometrics website features a sharper, more professional look with an interesting new colour palette, better typography, and tasteful animation. Design language “The first thing that visitors will notice is how much more pleasing to the eyes the layout now is. We took pains to create a design language that says 'all-business' while being friendl...

Nedap N.V. announces the appointment of Mr. Rob Schuurman (born 1969) as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as of 1 January 2022. This appointment is in line with Nedap’s strategy, which is focused on increasing the organisation’s commercial strength. Nedap N.V.’s Supervisory Board intends to appoint Mr. Rob Schuurman as a member of the Board of Directors after announcing the annual general meeting (AGM) on 12 April 2022. From then onwards, the Board of Directo...

SAFR® from RealNetworks, Inc., the premier facial recognition platform for live video, was selected as the facial recognition technology provider for a new biometric access control system in use at Japanese construction sites. Developed by Nextware corporation, Ltd., in conjunction with Kids-Way corporation, the new FACEma® access control and health management system enables construction site workers to automatically register their attendance and departure while also checking body tempe...

Freevolt Technologies (formerly Drayson Technologies) - a UK technology company developing next-generation biometric smart card products for access control, cryptocurrency wallets and the healthcare sector - announces it is launching S-Key, a battery-less biometric access card integrating the T-Shape sensor module by Fingerprint Cards AB. With an S-Key access card, it is now possible for users to access physical areas securely and conveniently without having to touch the reader or a PIN pad bec...