Megvii pushes ahead with IPO plans as biometrics market grapples with ban fallout
The potential blockbuster initial public offering of biometric facial recognition unicorn Megvii is still being planned for early November, despite…
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Chris Burt is managing editor and industry analyst at Biometric Update. He has also written nonfiction about information technology, dramatic arts, sports culture, and fantasy basketball, as well as fiction about a doomed astronaut. He lives in Toronto. You can follow him on Twitter @AFakeChrisBurt.
FaceTec 3D face authentication to secure mobile voting with new partnership
Biometric mobile voting may be closer to reality in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, with a new partnership announced between…
Oxygen Forensics updates flagship software with faster facial recognition and new interface
Oxygen Forensics has updated its flagship digital forensics software with biometric facial recognition, completely overhauling interface and adding new capabilities…
Jumio, Nice, Verint, Authenteq recognized for identity solutions
Several biometrics companies have announced awards or recognition for their efforts in fraud prevention and enterprise communications technologies. Jumio has…
Everlight launches infrared LED for facial recognition in connected cars
LED and optoelectronics maker Everlight Electronics has launched three new infrared products to support driver facial recognition and other smart…
SnapPay launches facial recognition retail payment platform in North America
Biometric facial recognition payment technology is now available to North American merchants from payment solutions provider SnapPay for use in…
IATA calls for regulation to support aviation biometrics as Star Alliance plans new processes
As the International Air Transport Association (IATA) carries out its biometric One ID initiative, the next priority is to ensure…
Thermal sensor maker HGH launches new 360-degree optical system for U.S. army market
Infrared optical systems maker HGH has introduced the third generation of its SPYNEL-U 360-degree thermal and visible imaging sensor, which…
Facial recognition dropped from Estonian national biometric system amid funding crunch
Estonia is planning to drop the facial recognition component of its new national biometric identification system due to budget constraints,…
New BIO-key partner program yields biometric authentication customer in Europe
A consumer-facing service provider has placed an order for a biometric authentication solution from BIO-key through its newly established reseller…
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