Israel’s biometric database pilot test to last two years
As soon as 2013 began, so too did Israel’s database test project to collect the biometric data of its citizens,…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
Second phase of biometric collection in Uttar Pradesh takes form
Biometric data collection for Aadhaar UID numbers and the National Population Register has begun after a gap of nearly one…
Indian Fisheries Department begins distributing biometric ID cards to fishermen
The Fisheries Department of India has begun the distribution of Biometric Fingerprint Identity Cards (BFICs) to fishermen in the Paradip…
Mamata government looks to biometric workforce management systems to control absentee employees
The Mamata Banerjee government in India has decided to introduce hidden cameras and fingerprint scanners to monitor the attendance of…
India looks to create biometric database of foreign visitors
India is looking to create a biometric database of all foreign visitors, starting with Pakistani spectators of cricket matches. Once…
Large government contracts defined biometrics industry in 2012
BiometricUpdate.com covered the largest publicized contract wins within the biometrics industry over the past year. This can be challenging for…
Haryana Police launch biometric fingerprint system in Karnal district
Police in Haryana have begun to pilot test a biometric fingerprint device to detect criminals by their fingerprints in the…
Important biometric industry appointments in 2012
Executive appointments, re-appointments and resignations are big news on Wall Street and are a large part of our daily new…
2012’s most significant biometric acquisitions
Through 2012, there were many major acquisitions in the biometric community, indicating industry consolidation, as well as a growing interest…
BiometricUpdate.com editors pick top 2012 product launches
Around this time each year, the editors at BiometricUpdate.com recognize some of the best new biometric devices that have been…
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