NHL teams considering facial recognition to boost security
The National Hockey League and some of its 31 teams are in talks with various companies looking to supply high-definition…
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Pakistan’s Punjab Forensic Science Agency to develop fingerprint database
Pakistan’s home department is investing Rs495 million (US$7.7 million) in developing an Automated Fingerprints Information System (AFIS) for the Punjab…
China developing huge facial recognition database to identify citizens
China is developing what is expected to be the world’s most powerful facial recognition system with the capacity to identify…
Veridos to deliver electronic ID cards to Zambia
Veridos has won a contract with The Republic of Zambia to deliver polycarbonate electronic ID cards to the country. Based…
New fingerprint tech capable of detecting traces of drugs, blood, alcohol and more
Research teams at Sheffield Hallam University have been collaborating with West Yorkshire Police since 2012 in testing new technology that…
Zurich airport trialing face recognition system at immigration checks
Zurich airport in Switzerland has implemented automated biometric passport control systems in an effort to accommodate increased capacity demands as…
Australian government seeks to expand facial recognition system
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will call on state and territory governments to disclose driver’s licence photos for use in…
Veridos commissioned to install ten eGates at Luxembourg Airport
Veridos has been commissioned by the Police Grand-Ducale Luxembourg to install ten eGates for automated border control at Luxembourg international…
Moscow upgrading CCTV cameras with facial recognition capabilities
Moscow is upgrading its public surveillance system by adding facial recognition technology to the 170,000 cameras installed across the city…
IBIA issues policy paper on the emergence of rapid DNA technology
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) released its latest policy paper, “The Emergence of Rapid DNA Technology,” following President…
