Kerala State government to acquire thousands of fingerprint and iris biometric scanners
The government of India’s Kerala State has approved a proposal to purchase thousands of fingerprint scanners, iris scanners and tablets…
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Sodexo Ventures invests in self-checkout system based on AI image recognition
Sodexo’s strategic venture capital vehicle, Sodexo Ventures, has invested in AEYE-GO, a Chinese startup focusing on computer vision and artificial…
Face ID component maker acquired by II-VI for $3.2M
Optical products maker II-VI Inc. has reached a deal to acquire Finisar Corp., which makes vertical-cavity surface-emitting (VCSEL) laser components…
Entrust Datacard extends PKI technology and market reach with Safelayer acquisition
Entrust Datacard has acquired Safelayer Secure Communications S.A., adding its eID capabilities for people and connected devices, and footprint in…
Societe Generale removes contactless transaction cap for trial of IDEMIA biometric payment cards
The improved security provided by fingerprint biometrics is allowing French multinational bank Societe Generale to remove the amount limit on…
Parroco Production Group wins USCG contract for biometric readers, support services
The US Coast Guard (USCG) awarded Chesapeake, VA-based Parroco Security Integration Group (P-SIG), the biometrics division of Parroco Production Group,…
SITA reviews key considerations for airport biometric deployments
The air transport industry is on an unstoppable journey towards biometric self-service to facilitate seamless travel experiences, according to a…
Laxton appoints new VP to head up European office in Amsterdam
Laxton announced today that Nick Perkins has joined Laxton Group as Vice President: Europe and will head up the new…
Qantas and SITA trial facial biometrics for check-in, passport and boarding pass replacement
Qantas has partnered with SITA and Brisbane Airport to trial facial recognition technology for both self check-in and replacing passport…
Hospital maintenance company faces latest potential class action suit under Illinois biometrics law
Pennsylvania-based hospital housekeeping company Xanitos Inc. is the latest company hit with a potential class-action law suit under Illinois’ Biometric…
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