Gemalto wins contract for biometric ePassports in Moldova, set to start this year
Gemalto has just announced a multi-year contract to supply biometric ePassports to the Republic of Moldova. Specifically, the company says it…
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European Home Affairs Commissioner applauds Ukraine visa liberalizations talks
The European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström has issued a statement applauding visa liberalization dialogues in the Ukraine, which includes…
Foxconn to invest in Next Biometrics, purchase sensors
Foxconn Technology is set to invest $5 million in Next Biometrics, through the biometric sensor company’s upcoming IPO. Specifically, Foxconn has…
Cognitec updates facial recognition system, adds B8 algorithm
Cognitec Systems has just launched Version 5.2 of its FaceVACS-VideoScan facial recognition system. According to the company, the new update includes…
Oberthur Technologies launches new biometrics-friendly access control solution
Oberthur Technologies has announced the launched of a new range of products for the identity and access security market. Dubbed, Guardialys…
Medbox announces to-be-issued patent covering biometric verification for medical marijuana
Medbox has announced that the USPTO has issued a notice of allowance for a new patent, which includes coverage of…
Nemex completes 20% acquisition of Wavefront Biometric Technologies
Nemex Resources has announced that it has completed an initial investment of $700,000 to acquire a 20% stake in Wavefront…
IBIA issues statement in opposition of Florida’s recently-passed Bill 188
The International Biometrics & Identification Association has issued a statement in regards to Florida Governor Rick Scott’s recent signing of Bill…
SRI signs reseller agreement with emaratech for the UAE and Jordan
SRI International has announced a new exclusive reseller agreement with emaratech, an IT solutions provider and management consulting company in the UAE…
Fingerprint Cards gets new design win for biometric fingerprint touch sensor, to be used in a flagship smartphone model
Fingerprint Cards has announced a new design win for its FPC 1020 biometric fingerprint sensor from a Chinese Top 3 smartphones….
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