Biometric Update for June 18, 2018

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

Govt grant helps Argus TrueID develop biometric platform

By Stephen Mayhew

Ken Farrow, Executive Chairman of Argus TrueID recently hosted the Australian Federal Minister for Jobs and Innovation to demonstrate how…

Rank One releases updated version of face recognition SDK

By Stephen Mayhew

Rank One announced the release of version 1.16 of the ROC SDK, which includes significant feature enhancements to the face…

Zetes deploys Panasonic face recognition tech for access control at Belgian football stadium

By Stephen Mayhew

Zetes announced the implementation of a new biometric access control system using Panasonic's WV-ASF950 face recognition server software at the…

Continuous authentication for securing online accounts

By Ryan Wilk

This is a guest post by Ryan Wilk, vice president of customer success at NuData Security, a MasterCard company. Summer…

Alibaba and TAS partner to bring facial and voice recognition to Australian financial sector

By Chris Burt

Alibaba Cloud and Australian technology provider TAS have formed a partnership to bring Alibaba’s facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and data…

Australian government cancels NEC biometrics services contract

By Chris Burt

Australia’s Federal Government has terminated a contract for Biometric Identification Services (BIS) with NEC Australia due to project delays, ARN…

Superfresh Growers deploys palm vein authentication for enterprise-wide time and attendance

By Stephen Mayhew

ePortID has installed ePortID PalmClock across the entire Domex Superfresh Growers enterprise, a tree fruit growing, packing and shipping outfit…

Another BIPA lawsuit over biometric time and attendance system

By Stephen Mayhew

A proposed class action has been brought by a former employee of Illinois steel maker A. Finkl & Sons Co.…

Separating the hype from the reality with SensibleVision CEO George Brostoff

By Chris Burt

SensibleVision CEO George Brostoff takes something of an unusual perspective on the maturation of facial recognition technology and the biometrics…

Legal challenge raised over UK police use of automated facial recognition

By Stephen Mayhew

A Cardiff, Wales resident has introduced the first legal challenge to a UK police force’s use of automated facial recognition…

Identity industry lessons from the 2018 ID4Africa survey

By Stephen Mayhew

Every year ID4Africa conducts an extensive survey of professionals at African identity authorities about topics such as priorities and challenges,…

International Biometrics and Identity Association adds six new members

By Stephen Mayhew

The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) announced the addition of six new members this week. The new members include:…

Another BIPA lawsuit over biometric time and attendance system

Zetes deploys Panasonic face recognition tech for access control at Belgian football stadium

Superfresh Growers deploys palm vein authentication for enterprise-wide time and attendance

Legal challenge raised over UK police use of automated facial recognition

Rank One releases updated version of face recognition SDK

Govt grant helps Argus TrueID develop biometric platform

Identity industry lessons from the 2018 ID4Africa survey

International Biometrics and Identity Association adds six new members

Australian government cancels NEC biometrics services contract

Alibaba and TAS partner to bring facial and voice recognition to Australian financial sector

ID4Africa Conference Coverage

Biometric Update was proud to be the official journalist for the 4th Annual Meeting of the ID4Africa Movement.

ID4Africa 2019 will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa hosted by the Department of Home Affairs June 18 – 20, 2019. The theme of the conference will be “Identity Ecosystems for Service Delivery”.

More ID4Africa News

ID4Africa survey shows identity authorities want physical credentials for biometric systems

Vendor lock-in hindering African identity projects

Heightened privacy concerns arrive in Africa

Tanzania leverages increased knowledge and skill to move toward universal biometric identity

Long term guidance key to leveraging technology for financial inclusion in Africa

Making digital ID a tool for inclusion in Cameroon elections

Biometrics industry responds to mass enrollment challenges at ID4Africa exhibition

Optimism for universal identity abounds as ID4Africa 2018 concludes

Features and Industry Interviews

Biometric Update offers exclusive features and in-depth interviews with executives in the biometrics industry.

Separating the hype from the reality with SensibleVision CEO George Brostoff

By Chris Burt

SensibleVision CEO George Brostoff takes something of an unusual perspective on the maturation of facial recognition technology and the biometrics…

More Interviews and Features

Airport biometrics at a potential turning point

CBP plans to expand biometric entry/exit program to include vehicles

Audits of DHS, other agencies found access control problems, but didn’t address biometrics

Tanzania leverages increased knowledge and skill to move toward universal biometric identity

DHS OIG auditing CBP’s biometric air exit system and overstay data reliability

Long term guidance key to leveraging technology for financial inclusion in Africa

Industry Insights: Guest Posts

Biometric Update Guest Posts features industry experts discussing their unique perspectives on products, services and the future of biometrics.

Continuous authentication for securing online accounts

By Ryan Wilk

This is a guest post by Ryan Wilk, vice president of customer success at NuData Security, a MasterCard company. Summer…

More Industry Insights

How biometrics and passwords intersect in the future of security

The promise of behavioral biometrics – and the top 3 things businesses must consider prior to adoption

The future of facial recognition technology in theme parks and attractions

Transforming financial services IAM with biometric authentication

Cardless ATM: creating a secure and convenient customer experience

Building trust in digital economies with face biometrics

Spotlight: EyeLock Inc.

Eyelock provides iris-based biometric solutions that set industry standards while bringing the touchless, convenient and high security benefits to all business verticals.

Learn More About EyeLock Inc.