Amazon upgrades facial recognition for challenging images and opens Alexa to device developers
Amazon has updated the face detection, analysis, and recognition features of its Rekognition software to improve its ability to detect…
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One third of recommendations made by GAO to OPM regarding PII, biometrics data security still not fixed
The federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM) – which collects and maintains biometric and other Personally Identifiable Information (PII) on…
NEXT Biometrics and MK Group to launch biometric cards R&D program
NEXT Biometrics is partnering with MK Group to launch an R&D program for biometric smart cards for banking and other…
Tender process begins for biometric boarding at four Indian airports
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued the first requests for proposals (RFPs) for four airports to deploy the…
Startup Global e·dentity raises funds and receives patent for innovative biometric system
Multi-factor biometrics and digital identity startup Global e·dentity has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…
Facial recognition system in China mistakes bus ad for jaywalker
A system deployed by the Chinese government to identify jaywalkers, reportedly using real-time facial recognition, has mistakenly identified a celebrity…
IDEX developing dual-interface biometric cards with Chutian Dragon
IDEX Biometrics has partnered with Chutian Dragon Co. in China to develop dual-interface biometric cards for multiple verticals. Chutian Dragon…
Sierra Leone Correctional Service deploys biometric registration system from Fix Solution
Fix Solution (SL) Ltd. and the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS) collaborated to introduce a biometric registration system for convicted…
Crestron partners with ekey to offer biometric access control for smart homes
Home automation provider Crestron has integrated wall-mounted fingerprint scanners from ekey Biometric Systems GmbH into its Crestron 3-Series control systems….
VIX Verify develops biometric mobile ID app for ASB Bank
Following a pilot program in Auckland and Christchurch, New Zealand bank ASB has rolled out its new biometrics-based mobile ID…
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