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Travelers get virtual desktop on biometric secured USB device

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

In an effort to assist those who frequently travel and need access to their own computer, RingCube, a developer of virtual workspaces, has teamed up with MXI Security, a developer of portable security solutions, to create a device that contains one’s own computer workspace on a small USB device. The device, called MojoPac Enterprise comes as either a flash drive or a hard drive.


A user is able to plug their device into any PC and instantly have access to all of their personal applications, files, settings, and general desktop environment that they have on their current computer whether or not the computer is online. Further promoting a user’s comfort using the device, though, are the security features.

The MojoPac is secured via AES 256-bit hardware encryption to prevent any data theft as well as biometric access via a fingerprint scanner located on the device. Additionally, a user may setup specific security parameters that the device will determine whether or not each computer meets before the virtual workspace is deployed. [end] 

Travelers into Dubai International Airport will have the option of using an automated border crossing checkpoint, according to GulfNews.com.

Initially deployed in Terminal three, but expected to be rolled out throughout the airport, the system will read the passports and check the facial image and iris against a watch list. The entire process takes about 15 seconds.

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West-Central Michigan-based Mecosta County Medical Center (MCMC) has implemented a new identity and access management infrastructure based on DigitalPersona Pro software and U.are.U fingerprint readers.

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Microsoft Corp. has received a patent for a biometric-reading, pressure sensitive surface that can be used on a video game controller to enable user login by touch.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Australia’s Attorney General and Ministry of Defense are exploring ways to grant reciprocation for fast-tracking each other’s citizens through customs checks in both countries, reports Australian Business Traveller.

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Tego unveiled its TegoDrive software designed to simplify information stored RFID. Installed on a handheld RFID device or an end-user’s desktop connected to a fixed reader, TegoDrive enables adding new content to a tag with a simple drag-and-drop interface.

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed and published a new protocol for devices to capture biometric data wirelessly and securely using Web services.

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