Archive for the 'Government ID' Category

Ceelox Sponsors John Ashcroft Keynote Address at InfoSec World 2008

Former U.S. Attorney General John D. Ashcroft will discuss the critical need for innovative security technologies that strike a balance between access, privacy and usability in a keynote address at InfoSec World 2008 sponsored by Ceelox, an industry leader in biometric software and encryption solutions.“Personal and corporate data continues to be compromised at an alarming […]

L-1 Identity Solutions modernize Panama’s National and Voter Registration ID system

L-1 Identity Solutions extends their relationship with the Tribunal Electoral de Panama to upgrade the country’s multi-purpose National ID system which also serves as Panama’s voter registration system and help Panama prepare for the 2009 Presidential elections. Under the terms of the $3.7 million contract, L-1 will deliver a complete multi-biometric solution that includes new […]

Wanted By The FBI: Everyone’s Data?

The Associated Press reported last week that the FBI will soon award a $1 billion, 10-year contract for construction of an electronic file that would store not just fingerprints and DNA, but a vast compendium of other physical characteristics. We’re talking eye scans, facial shape, palm prints, scars, tattoos and other biometrics, all for the […]

Frost & Sullivan Extols Daon’s Sound Platform Strategy in the World Biometrics Market

Fox News is reporting that Frost & Sullivan selected Daon as the recipient of the 2008 Global Frost & Sullivan Product Line Strategy Leadership Award in biometrics for its provision of a diverse suite of products and top-class product support.Daon serves various consumer groups in numerous verticals and application markets including the government, finance, healthcare, […]

What are Biometrics?

Biometrics are automated methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic. Among the features measured are face, fingerprints, hand geometry, handwriting, iris, retinal, vein, and voice. Biometric technologies are becoming the foundation of an extensive array of highly secure identification and personal verification solutions. As the level of security breaches and […]