Aadhaar gives access to pre-paid Visa accounts in India
On Wednesday, the Indian government announced the launch of Saral Money, a unique financial services and electronic payments program, using…
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World Record Academy recognizes UAE biometric database as world’s biggest
The Untied Arab Emirates (UAE) has received official certification for having the world’s largest biometric database. Specifically, the Emirates Identity…
U.S. electoral system requires reform, biometric technology
It is an understatement to observe that the United States has an electoral system that is completely disorganized, and which…
Israel to test biometric ID cards in January 2013
The Knesset in Israel has approved a trial of its new biometric database and issuance of associated smart identity cards,…
Biometric Research Note: Indonesia most advanced adopter of eID credentials
Implementing a biometrically-enabled identification card in Indonesia, the country with the fourth largest population, has been a vital step in…
In Ghana, a non-working verification machine means no voting
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced that voting will be suspended at any polling station should the biometric verification…
BBC World News Horizons explores how biometrics are being used to protect identities and improve security
The Eighteenth episode of the BBC Horizons series is headed to India to take a look at how the Unique…
Biometric Research Note: Systematic process needed to implement government eID programs
Governments are under increasing pressure to effectively identify individuals and safely secure their borders. Accurately issuing and verifying the integrity…
Biometric firm Cross Match wins Frost & Sullivan award
Frost & Sullivan has recognized Cross Match Technologies with its 2012 North American Award for Customer Value Enhancement. Each year,…
CMITech awarded UID certification by Indian government
CMITech Company, Ltd., a leading developer of iris recognition systems, announced that it has been awarded certification for its BMT-20…
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