US asylum app’s problems deeper than policy changes in Washington
It is possible that an information technology solution exists for the asylum crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border, but Washington’s biometric…
CBP
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iProov awarded nearly $750K by DHS S&T in fifth phase funding
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has committed nearly $750,000 in…
Partnerships for Pangiam, SITA and Embross to ease travel processes
Several technology companies across North America, Europe and Asia have released new biometric software or hardware tools or entered partnerships…
Air Canada launches face biometrics for passenger ID
Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, has become the first airline in the country to offer customers facial recognition technology for…
Biometrics systems in airports warming with the weather
Spring is approaching in the Northern Hemisphere and thoughts are turning to something resembling a normal travel season. In fact,…
Migrant activists in US say mistakes hindering CBP One app
Tactical problems and some strategic oversights are blunting any help that a biometric app can offer for asylum seekers hoping…
Aviation IT spending, biometric gates forecast to spike as private, public entities invest
An increasing number of chief information officers (CIOs) from airports and airlines are investing in digital technologies, including biometrics, for…
US border boost for biometrics suppliers as Customs, ICE contracts grow
Firms providing border building and border crossing services including biometrics look set to benefit from growing budgets from the U.S….
Airport biometrics get an A from travelers, CBP gets an award and rollouts continue
Biometrics in airports are getting a favorable review by 88 percent of travelers, according to the 2022 Global Passenger Survey…
Lip service for airport biometrics guardrails now could lead to nightmares later
Biometrics used at U.S. airports is primarily discussed as a tool for fighting the perceived security crisis du jour. Yesterday’s…
