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News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.

 

DigitalPersona fingerprint scanners get certified by STQC

DigitalPersona, Inc., has announced that its Eikon Touch 500 with TouchChip TCS1 Sensor and U.are.U 4500 Reader UID edition fingerprint…

 

Egyptian government approves smart card system for fuel subsidies

The Egyptian government has recently approved a new smart card system for subsidized fuels, originally proposed by the ministries of…

 

MMDA in the Philippines to monitor bus drivers with biometrics

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement a biometric system to monitor bus drivers and improve the dispatch system….

 

Central Bank and Emirates ID look to enhance co-operation, smart card applications

The UAE Central Bank and the Emirates Identity Authority have met to consider enhancing co-operation in regards to using the…

 

Russia to introduce biometric ID cards in 2015

Russia will begin issuing electronic ID cards in 2015 to replace existing internal passports, which will include biometric data of…

 

Republic of Azerbaijan picks Trüb for national eID solution

Trüb has announced that it has been selected by the Republic of Azerbaijan to provide significant elements for its national eID…

 

Technical glitch disrupts Emirates ID transactions

Following a “technical glitch,” official transactions related to national ID cards in the UAE were disrupted for nearly two days….

 

FBI, Department of Homeland Security to team up to collect iris biometrics

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are teaming up to identify criminals and high-risk travelers using iris…

 

Seniors in Trinidad and Tobago to use biometric smart cards to access benefits

Seniors in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will soon be able to use their biometrics to access social benefits,…

 

Biometric smart cards for prisoners in India

The Ministry of Home Affairs prisons department in India is set to introduce a smart card for all prisoners, which…

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