Biometric Security - News

 Latest innovation from Speed Intraproc GmbH - The Speed Capture StationSpeed Intraproc GmbH, a provider of innovative, interactive IT-solutions for registry offices presented the new 'intelligent terminal for ePassports and eIDs' on the CeBIT 2011 in Hannover. The speed capture station was presented together with the 'Databund e.V.' in hall 9, booth C75 under 'KOMmune INNovativ'Presentation of the hard- and software solution on the CeBIT The newest version of Speed Capture Station was show...

 Traka lockers are modular in construction and manufactured to meet specific customer requirementsTraka plc will be showcasing its extensive range of intelligent asset management lockers on stand no. 218. Ideal for controlling staff access to important and valuable portable equipment, these lockers are widely used by the UK emergency services to manage and audit the use of airwave radios, laptops, PDAs and similar shared resources.Traka32 software manages locker access via PIN, magnetic car...

 Lumidigm and Imprivata jointly as partners to deliver an integrated solution for healthcare clinicians Lumidigm and Imprivata announced a partnership to deliver an integrated solution for healthcare clinicians that require reliable and fast access to electronic medical record (EMR) applications when wearing surgical gloves. With Lumidigm's award-winning biometric sensors integrated into the Imprivata OneSign® enterprise single sign-on (ESSO) and authentication platform, healthcare prov...

  SALTO updated end users in higher education institutions on the campus access control technology The Sheraton Park Tower Hotel in London's Knightsbridge was the venue for a series of topical security related presentations given to members of HESCA - Higher Education Smart Card Association - on Thursday 17th February.End users from several higher educational institutions including the University of Bristol, the University of Reading, Buckinghamshire New Univ...

SIA is emphasising the usage of biometric security in the E-Verify programme A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) demonstrates that the federal E-Verify programme needs a biometric component, according to the Security Industry Association (SIA). E-Verify is used by employers to determine if individuals are legal residents of the United States and, thus, eligible to work in this country. The programme, however, suffers from significant error rates, and SIA i...

 Magal Security Systems, Ltd. has received orders for securing homeland security sites in Asia and Latin AmericaMagal Security Systems, Ltd. announced three orders totalling $4.1 million for homeland security (HLS) projects in Asia and Latin America.The first two orders totalling $1.1 million are for equipment that will protect the perimeters of two nuclear power plants in East Asia. The orders include multiple Magal products: the company's leading taut wire system (Yael), robust smart grid...

 IDTECK training certifications were awarded to participants and additional achievement awards to companiesIDTECK, a global leader in RFID and Biometrics Access Control, hosted IDTECK training conference to support competitive business activities of its business partners.  This two day event was successfully held on January 16 to 17, 2011 in Dubai.With major business partners from all over the world present, the conference focused on increasing sales and technical capability of partner...

  The new merger will cover a territory of six states and eleven employees located in five branch locationsTwo of the industry's leading manufacturer's representative organisations have merged to form Monfort Electronics/BDA, a new entity with even greater industry presence and strength than that of the two individual companies. To create this new company, Bruce Dawson and Associates (BDA) of Louisville, Kentucky have merged into Monfort Electronics Marketing of Indianapolis, Indiana,...

   i-Evo has kept its biometric fingerprint readers simple, small, easy to operate and low in cost according to the market Lumidigm announced that i-Evo (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) is using the company's multispectral imaging sensors to produce a line of extremely versatile fingerprint readers that can be used both indoors and outdoors, including in harsh environments that render most biometric readers inoperable. The i-Evo team has kept the design of the biometri...

 Peter Lusty joins Geonovo Ltd., a personal tracking and telecare solutions companyPeter Lusty, whose career has seen him hold senior international sales and marketing roles for a number of technology focussed enterprises, led a management buyout of software provider TIS Software Ltd from Misys in 1999 and subsequently developed it into highly profitable business.Commenting on his appointment, Peter Lusty said: "I am delighted to be given the opportunity to lead a highly professional t...

  Asia-Pacific's largest conference and exhibition will focus on people, property and infrastructure security Asia-Pacific's largest and most comprehensive homeland security and counter-terrorism conference and exhibition, Global Security Asia (GSA) 2011, will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore from 15th to 17th March 2011. The fourth in the Series, the Conference theme, "Prevention and Protection - Safeguarding People...

  2011 Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit will look into the security industry's public policiesBill Kristol is founder and editor of The Weekly Standard and is a highly-regarded conservative commentator for "Fox News Sunday" and The Washington Post. He served as chief of staff to Vice President Dan Quayle and to Reagan Administration Education Secretary William Bennett. He is the author of several books and serves on the board of trustees of the...

   DESKO has chosen HID Global's RFID module for mobile border control identity checking system HID Global, trusted worldwide leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that its RFID reader module has been chosen by DESKO for its Personal Identification Mini Dock (PIMD) identity-checking system.  Jointly developed with  Panasonic, the system is designed for border-control, policing and other security applications, and includes a...

  Security printing is set to grow with the Euro zone expansion and Russian expansion in rouble production              Security Printing and Alternative Solutions 2011 will take place on 26-27 January 2011 in Zagreb, Croatia and will deliver comprehensive programme featuring insights from the industry, government bodies and academia as well as present results of Pira's most recent market research. According to Pira,...

  Samsung Techwin has broke ties with GVI and now distribution will be served directly through its headquarters  Samsung Techwin America announced a realignment of its reseller strategies aimed at becoming a "significant contributing partner" to the distributor and systems integrator marketplace. "We want to be an integral part of our channel partners' business strategy," said Frank De Fina, Samsung's Sr. Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, "We want to e...

  South Korea based biometrics manufacturer IDTECK will hold a training session in Dubai for its clients IDTECK, South Korea based RFID and biometrics manufacturer is to hold a training session in Dubai for its valuable buyers and distributors. Participants will be invited from all over the world to attend this annual event. The main focus of this training session is to offer the opportunity for the buyers and distributors from different regions to present their product applicat...

  S3020f is one of the CEM IP portable wireless card readers which ensure safety and security within the premises CEM Systems, in partnership with Approved Reseller ACTI-TECH, will exhibit innovative security solutions at IFSEC West Africa. CEM will display advanced IP card readers and controllers, including the new DESfire smart card reader and controller. CEM will also demonstrate the video integration capabilities of the powerful CEM AC2000 security management syst...

   LaserCard has been acquired by HID Global Solutions, which is a leader in secure identity solutions HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that parent company ASSA ABLOY's pending acquisition of LaserCard Corporation, a leading provider of secure ID solutions, represents an important advancement in HID Global's worldwide market position in the government sector and will significantly expand its portfolio of technol...

 Cognitec FaceVACS-VideoScan system based on facial recognition will upgrade the security at Canadian Tire locations Cognitec Systems - a leader in face recognition technology and systems, is pleased to announce its selection by Razko Security as the face recognition provider for Canadian Tire locations. Specifically, Cognitec's software is used to automatically scan live video from cameras installed at store entrances, detect faces and check for possible matches in a database of...

 CompoSec participants can approach more than 550 companies producing security devices and solutionsSecutech, Asia Pacific's leading exhibition and conference for the electronic and information security and fire and safety industries is already attracting a large number of exhibitors to its 2011 exhibition to be held 20-22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Centre in Taiwan. The show is organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd., a leading integrated media compa...

The Tailgate Detector offers an enhanced security solution Luxembourg-based sensing specialist IEE has won the GSN Homeland Security Award for its Tailgate Detector, an innovative access control solution based on 3D technology. The award was issued by Government Security News (GSN), a leading US industry publication featuring content concerning physical, IT and homeland security. IEE’s Tailgate Detector won for Best Physical Security Authentication/ Identification Syste...

 Oncam IPC conceal-mounting 360° IP camera that ensures the security of the passengers at the cruise ship Among the security cameras in the robust Allure of the Seas' surveillance network, there are more than 300  Oncam IP 360° 5-megapixel cameras, many situated in public areas of the ship with multiple entrances, enabling simultaneous monitoring of all those entrances. When Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas' set its voya...

Cognitec's biometric face recognition FaceVACS-VideoScan softwareCognitec Systems, a leader in face recognition technology and systems, presented its latest products at the ID World 2010 held at the Milanofiori Congress Centre in Milan, November 16-18, 2010. Cognitec's presentation included: A new version of Cognitec's biometric face recognition VideoScan software: Person identification through video surveillance cameras using multiple cameras in real-time, based on Cognitec's unique face tracke...

Security of airfreight has long been considered the soft underbelly in the overall aviation security regimeThe recent discovery of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) already in transit to target through the airfreight transportation system, has prompted a near global clampdown on the movement of cargo from Yemen, fear that more such devices may be en-route or have reached target and a manhunt for the master bomb maker thought to be responsible.The devices, founded en-route to the United Sta...

Mick Lee, Chairman of the BSIA's Police and Public Services Section which represents private security companiesAs the clear-up continues at Conservative Party headquarters following last week's violent student protests against tuition fees, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is highlighting the important role that the private security industry could play in avoiding future clashes. Wednesday's protest, initially expected to attract 20,000 protestors, was in fact attended by an esti...

Counter Terror Expo's new look website delivers in-depth information for participantsCounter Terror Expo is shifting to the prestigious Grand Hall at London Olympia next year. The move has been prompted by unprecedented demand from exhibitors and delegates alike and marks Counter Terror Expo out as being the premier global event for professionals at the sharp end in delivering a robust defence against the threat presented by international terrorism."The counter-terrorism world is dynamic an...

Developments in the field of security printing are going to be discussed at the eventSummary Pira International are pleased to announce that the President of the Republic of Croatia, Professor Ivo Josipovic has accepted patronage of Security Printing and Alternative Solutions in Central & Eastern Europe and Russia conference, taking place 25-27 January 2011, in Zagreb, Croatia. A representative from the President's office will also be present on the first conference day, 26 January 2011, to...

The event will cover the latest innovation in banknote security amongst other topicsPira International announces the full agenda for the Security Printing & Alternative Solutions in Central/Eastern Europe & Russia/CIS conference. The event marks its 11th anniversary in 2011 and takes place 25-27 January in the cultural capital of Croatia, Zagreb. Key topics covered: Case studies of eID card and ePassport projects Counterfeiting solutions The latest innovation in banknote security Technol...

Representatives from Burg-Wächter and VdS are pleased with the certificate presentationFingerprints result from so-called epidermal ridges on our fingertips. These characteristic skin ridges are unique and inalterable for every human, even for every single finger. The fact that people cannot forget their fingers is one reason why biometric methods of identification are gaining increasing popularity. In close cooperation with scientists at the University of Applied Sciences in Giessen a...

David states that the 2012 Olympics represent a significant business opportunity for BSIA membersThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced its support for the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Conference 2010. The event, now in its second year, will take place on 25 November and is hosted by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in Whitehall, London. With less than two years to go before the opening ceremony planning for 2012 steps up a gear, shaped...