Biometrics providers offer solutions for health concerns during and after crisis
The effects of the coronavirus outbreak on biometric identification systems are just beginning to be felt. While many implementations may…
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Biometrics company allegedly leaves unhashed fingerprint data of thousands exposed to internet
Unsecured fingerprint biometric data from up to 76,000 people has been left exposed on the internet, as security researcher Anurag…
Thales uses Gemalto tech to enhance biometric matching performance, protect environment
Thales is applying technologies from the aerospace industry to enhance its Biometric Matching System (BMS) performance and lower detrimental impact…
North America holds 33 percent of automated fingerprint identification systems market
The automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS) market is forecast to register approximately $38 billion by 2027, triggered by a global…
FingerID launches AI AFIS promising fast and accurate biometric fingerprint matching at scale
An automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) promising revolutionary performance and accuracy benefits at scale based on new innovations in artificial…
Ithmaar Bank rolls out biometric ATM network in Bahrain
Bahrain-based Ithmaar Bank reports it has successfully launched the region’s first biometrics-enabled cardless Automated Teller Machine network. Bank customers can…
NEC fingerprint identification system being deployed for Kerala State Police in India
NEC announced today that NEC Technologies India (NECTI) has partnered with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) (Note…
Biometrics research briefs: AFIS, identity verification, Europe, and voice biometrics
This week, biometric market research continues to indicate rapid growth in demand for AFIS systems, and even faster growth for…
Gemalto to provide AFIS for Canadian Department of National Defense
Gemalto has been tapped by the Canadian government to provide its Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) for biometric criminal and…
Italian lawmaker requests details of new police facial recognition system
An Italian legislator is requesting more information about the facial recognition system recently introduced for use by Italian police, which…
