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Oberthur Technologies delivers ePassport solution in Uzbekistan

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Oberthur Technologies has announced the signing of the final acceptance of the Uzbekistan e-Passport system. As a system integrator, Oberthur has implemented an end-to-end identity system, including citizen enrolment, e-passports, personalization, document verification, border control and authentication in Uzbekistan. According to the company, Oberthur also provides a strong Public Key Infrastructure, based on system-One PKI for eMRTD, which is compliant with ICAO and EAC standards. In addition, says the company, Oberthur Technologies has closely assisted the Uzbek government in the

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Tanzania looks to implement biometric system for 2015 election

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Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) has confirmed that plans are in place to use a biometric electoral system for the country’s upcoming 2015 elections. According to a report in NZweek, NEC chairman Damian Lubuva said the commission is planning to float tenders for the acquisition of the system, and has said that the NEC will invite donors to fund the procurement and installation of the system. Deflecting criticism that the government has not been transparent in this decision-making, Lubuva said:

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Biometric workforce management for Karnataka government schools

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Following the successful pilot test of a workforce management facial recognition system in elementary schools in Bangalore, the government has decided to extend the system to all government colleges in Karnataka starting next year. The Bangalore Department of Collegiate Education (DCE) contracted the new system from Bangalore-based Ipomo. This system is already being deployed in 16 additional colleges in Bangalore. Reported in The Deccan Herald, this deployment has angered many teachers opposing the system, calling it intimidation and punishment. “Lecturers are

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Gemalto supplies ePassport solution to Taiwan

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Gemalto has announced it will be supplying its Sealys eCover for ePassports to Taiwan’s national printer for its ePassport initiative. Included in its solution, Gemalto will also provide the Sealys eTravel ICAO Common Criteria certified software, embedded in the passport inlay with a secure microprocessor. According to the company, its operating system is the fastest in the world for both reading and personalization speeds. “Our ePassport secure embedded software is the key to delivering the best traveler’s experience for Taiwan’s citizens,”

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Accenture awarded year-long contract for Aadhaar ID system in Punjab

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Accenture has been awarded a year-long contract from the Punjab Government for technology and management consulting services to reengineer and implement the way beneficiary programs in Punjab are implemented under the Aadhaar program. According to the company, this biometrics service delivery model will provide the government with a simplified process for targeting beneficiaries, and is set to ensure the accurate inclusion of recipients and reduce cost as well as trace service delivery. Specifically, Accenture says it will leverage its Accenture Digital

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Gemalto to implement visa and border management system in Ghana

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Gemalto has been appointed prime contractor and turnkey supplier to provide the Ghana Immigration Services with a complete visa and border management system. The initiative, as a part of the eGhana project, is backed by the World Bank and aims to create a modern IT infrastructure that can support sustainable development. Gemalto will take responsibility for integrating the advanced visa and border management system, including change management, transitional training and maintenance. Through collaboration with Avalon Biometrics, the company will also implement

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CACI gets $9.7 million contract modification to support DoD biometric programs

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The Department of Defense has modified an existing contract with CACI International, adding an additional $9.7 million for program management and engineering services, in regards to the DoD’s biometric programs. Reported in Washington Technology, this modification brings the total value of the CACI contract to $43.4 million. According to the report, funds were due at the time of the award, but there is no word on whether they will expire at the end of fiscal 2013. Reported previously in BIometricUpdate.com,

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Tiger IT Bangladesh to provide identity management AFIS in Bhutan

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Tiger IT Bangladesh has been selected to provide an automated fingerprint identification system for the Department of Home and Civil Registration and Census and the Department of Immigration in Bhutan. The contract was signed with the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs in Bhutan. According to a report in The Daily Star, Tiger IT won the contract, competing against vendors including Sagem, NEC, IRIS and eDruk in an open international tender. The particular product, TigerAFIS has been certified by the National Institute

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IDGA’s Forensic Enabled Intelligence 2013

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Event Date:
April 22, 2013

Harnessing Physical and Digital Evidence Through Collaboration and Technology April 22-24, 2013 – Holiday Inn, Alexandria, VA IDGA’s Forensic Enabled Intelligence 2013 will take place just as the Defense Forensics Enterprise takes shape and procurement procedures shift from ad-hoc funding to budgeted expenses. FEI 2013 is a unique opportunity to gain first hand perspectives from those directly responsible for the direction of our future forensic efforts. Speakers from the Office of the Provost Marshal General of the Army, the Naval

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Macau turns to Giesecke & Devrient for smart ID cards

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The government of the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China has chosen Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) to manufacture and deploy its new multifunction contactless, smart ID cards. The new ID card is expected to be introduced from October of this year, and can be used as a conventional ID. According to the company, personal data and biometric features such as cardholder photos and fingerprints can be stored securely on the card’s embedded chip. “Macau’s decision to introduce

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