Des Moines Public Schools turn to NOVAtime for biometric workforce management

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April 30, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

NOVAtime Technology has announced that the Des Moines Public Schools has chosen NOVAtime to automate its time and attendance process for its employees across the school district. According to the company, its subscription-based workforce management solution, NOVAtime 4000 Software as a Service, as well as over 80 of its NT6500 fingerprint time clocks will be used across the Des Moines system. “Our multi-tiered software architecture and cluster design allow us to add server capacity on-demand, at the precise tier-without interrupting service,”

Westfield Shopping Centers deploy Morse Watchman and Blue Glue biometric system

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April 26, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

Westfield Shopping Centers throughout Australia have implemented a biometric system which allows pre-approved users streamlined access to-and-from authorized center locations. The system, based on Morse Watchman’s KeyWatcher key control and management system also integrates the National Work Authorization and Induction Training (NoWAIT) fingerprint recognition system. Developed for Westfield by Blue Glue and its technology partner Morse Australia, the biometric security system known as Contractor and Visitor Validation System, works with existing KeyWatcher systems for secure issuance of keys to pre-authorized individuals while

RadioShack deploys M2SYS biometric ID software for buy-back program

April 23, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

RadioShack has installed M2SYS biometric identification software to capture the fingerprints of customers using RadioShack’s “Trade & Save” buy-back program. According to the company, the software deployment aims to stop fraud and establish a concrete audit trail of transactions. Designed to limit fraud and the resale of stolen items, some U.S. jurisdictions now require stores licensed to accept trade-in merchandise to capture fingerprint information. “Since we already have a relationship with another vendor who provides a solution for pawn shops

BIO-key International’s ID Director gets CA SiteMinder validation

April 22, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

BIO-key International has achieved CA validation status for its Bio-Key ID Director for CA SiteMinder. The CA Validation program is designed to provide a standard process to verify technology partners’ integrated products. Specific criteria must be met including confirming a technology partners’ integrated solution correctly installs, configures and performs as described by the technology partner. BIO-key is a Select member of the Technology Partner Program of CA Technologies and is a vendor of the Cloud Commons marketplace, an online ecosystem

Opus Research announces financial services roundtable at Voice Biometrics Conference

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April 22, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

Opus Research, presenters of the Voice Biometrics Conference, set to take place May 8-9 in San Francisco has announced it will convene an expert roundtable to discuss practical experiences in fraud prevention and customer authentication from the financial services perspective. In particular, panelists include Ken Palla, Vice President of Union Bank; David Pollino, Fraud Prevention Officer from Bank of the West; and Advait Deshpande, Sr. Manager of Client Services at Vanguard Securities. The conference set to take place in less than

San Antonio International set to introduce CLEAR kiosks

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April 18, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

CLEAR has announced that its traveler services at San Antonio International Airport by this summer. “We are thrilled to bring CLEAR to San Antonio, one of the fastest growing cities in the US and a major hub for both business and leisure travelers,” Effie Epstein, Director of Business Development and Strategy at CLEAR said. “CLEAR and San Antonio International Airports are aligned in creating the best possible travel experience for San Antonio passengers, and we look forward to welcoming them into

MVP Sports Clubs deploy Fujitsu biometric access control system

April 17, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

Fujitsu Frontech North America has announced its latest installation of PalmSecure authentication technology: in all MVP Sports Clubs. “Prior to using the PalmSecure system, we used membership cards for physical access to the facility. Members were continually forgetting or losing their cards. Front desk personnel were forced to manually look-up registration, typing up the line to enter the facility,” Mike Lodes, director of information systems for MVP Sports Clubs said. “Once the member is enrolled, they simply and quickly check in

Papa John’s restaurants in China turn to DigitalPersona for biometric POS and workforce management

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April 16, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

More than 30 Papa John’s pizza restaurants in northern China are now using DigitalPersona fingerprint readers as a part of its workflow. Specifically, the pizza chain is using DigitalPersona’s U.are.U readers for both point-of-sale applications, as well as a workforce management solution. Previously, the pizza chain had been using a smart card-based system to record staff time and attendance and managers used the cards to authorize discounts, voids and overrides. “Fingerprint biometrics has become the authentication method of choice for quick-serve restaurants,”

Indian banks resist Aadhaar subsidy transfer system

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April 15, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

Several banks in India have come out against a platform created by the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) which would see Aadhaar numbers used to authenticate ID before every transaction regarding bank accounts receiving welfare benefits. Reported in the Economic Times, the banks’ resistance to this platform is rooted in two main concerns: Banks want the UIDAI to bear liabilities related to false identifications, and the UIDAI wants banks to reconfigure their existing systems to its interoperable solution. Under the

Precise Biometrics’ Tactivo gets FIPS 201 certification, stock jumps

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April 15, 2013
Adam Vrankulj

The Precise Biometrics Tactivo reader has just been awarded FIPS 201 certification from the U.S. Government Services Administration (GSA). Upon the news of this fresh certification, the company’s stock jumped as much as 12 percent. “This certification is of tremendous importance for all PIV related purchases by Government Agencies and Contractors,” Thomas Marschall, CEO of Precise Biometrics said. “We consider the certification to be fully in sync with the forthcoming mobile mandates, which are expected to require the use of PIV