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STC Group contributes to university biometric and forensic laboratory

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STC Group, in collaboration with the American University of Science & Technology (AUST) and SITE Technology have opened a biometric and forensic laboratory for 40 workplaces in Lebanon.

The grand opening of the STC laboratory and introduction of the education program for students with a degree in forensics took place on June 2. Representatives from the University and Site Technology, counselors of the Russian Embassy and experts from STC came together for a roundtable discussion concerning current market conditions, the use of advanced biometric technologies in public and private sectors, as well as prospects of laboratory and education program development.

Participants agreed that training programs for students from Lebanon and other countries in this region offer great opportunities for improving a practical application of biometric technologies in both public and private sectors.

Next year, STC is planning to open a Multi-Level Program For Forensics & Biometrics, as well as providing the newest laboratory equipment designed for operating with STC biometric solutions and multi-modal biometric systems. Moreover, representatives from university are planning to continue discussions regarding the creation of advanced education programs in collaboration with the department of Speech Information Systems (SIS) of ITMO University.

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