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Sense Technologies acquired by Homeland Security Corporation

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Homeland Security Corporation is reporting today that it has acquired all of the security and biometric assets of Sense Security Technologies. In March, Homeland Security Corporation (HSCC) announced a joint venture with Sense Technologies for the development, sale and support of additional identification methods — including biometrics and access control – to the company’s existing product line. Now, the two companies have formalized this joint venture into an acquisition Sense Technologies is a custom developer and solution provider of integrated hardware

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Homeland Security Corporation appoints Dore Perler president

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The Homeland Security Corporation has appointed Dore Perler as the company’s new president in charge of the day-to-day operations. With past experience in biometrics and access control in the public and private sectors, the company says Perler brings over twenty years of industry experience and contacts to the company. “It’s one of my primary goals to take the company through the required steps and become compliant with regulatory bodies and become a fully reporting and funded entity,” Perler said. “In

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TWIC still not suitable: GOA report

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The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has still has not developed a reliable system to control port access with biometric identification cards, despite a decade of work, the Government Accountability Office (GOA) has said. In reference to the Transportation Worker Identification Program managed by the TSA and USCG within the DHS, the Accountability Office has questioned findings reported to Congress by the Department of Homeland Security from a pilot test of TWICs with biometric readers. Now the federal auditors want answers. According

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Natural Security releases new privacy rules and guidelines

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Natural Security has released new privacy rules and best practice guidelines, following recent consumer trials in France and with San Jose University. “It is imperative that anyone implementing biometric authentication technology maintains the privacy and security of the end user at all times. One of our key differentiators is that no personal or biometric information ever needs to be stored anywhere other than on the user’s own device. Therefore, authentication will only work if they have that device on them

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Westfield Shopping Centers deploy Morse Watchman and Blue Glue biometric system

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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

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BBC mulls biometric access control

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is discussing the implementation of a biometric access control system for its network of buildings. Reported by FMWorld, Gary Hills, the BBC’s head of capital development said the new system has been discussed as part of an overhaul of security systems at the corporation. Hills made the comments while speaking at a panel discussion on the future of security in London. “Access ID is used – not biometrics yet, but [we are] looking at it for

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MVP Sports Clubs deploy Fujitsu biometric access control system

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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

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Strattec Security partners with Actuator Systems for biometric security

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Strattec Security Corporation has partnered with Actuator Systems to design and manufacture biometric security products. The newly-formed venture, known as “NextLock” aims to combine the scale of Strattec’s engineering and manufacturing with Actuator’s digital security technologies and non-automotive sales channels. “NextLock is an exciting initiative in our diversification strategy by growing access technology outside of our traditional automotive markets,” Frank Krejci, President & CEO of Strattec said. “Actuator’s technology further broadens our product line, enhances our electronics capabilities and may

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3M Cogent takes home judge’s choice award at ISC West

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3M Cogent‘s MiY-Touch biometric access control reader won the Judge’s Choice Award at the Security Industry Association’s 2013 “New Product Showcase” last week at ISC West in Las Vegas. “Each year, the companies competing in SIA’s New Product Showcase at ISC West present leading-edge security solutions that are shaping the industry,” SAI CEO Don Erickson said. “These new technologies and solutions are the drivers that are moving the security industry forward, and I congratulate 3M Cogent on their win at this year’s

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Vision-Box becomes IATA strategic partner

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Portuguese border control systems and electronic identity management solutions provider, Vision-Box has become an International Air Transport Association (IATA) strategic partner. IATA is an international trade body that represents, serves and leads the air industry, to help shape the industry and provide support to its affiliates. “By joining the IATA Strategic Partner program, Vision-Bos is able to reach a broader audience and help define new industry standards in the field of airport security and the passenger experience,” Miguel Leitmann, Senior Vice

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