RegardingID Archive | CSC to relocate headquarters

Thursday, September 18, 2008

CSC Identity Labs, a developer of biometric and other technology solutions, has announced the relocation of their headquarters in October from Camp Hill, Pa. to Fairmont, W.Va. The move will see CSC close to the High Technology Corridor an area well known for biometric development with a heavy U.S. government presence.

In addition to the move, CSC has taken measures to dedicate the organization to identity management in government by naming former FBI agent and CSC executive program manager of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Biometric Fusion Center, Steve Hooks, the director of labs. These changes have CSC’s leadership hoping they are proving their dedication to furthering government and business biometric identity management solutions.

Jakarta airport opens biometric immigration gate

In an effort to streamline passenger security, Jakarta, Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport has opened the country’s first biometric immigration gate.

Fingerprint biometric identification provider BIO-key International, Inc. and Oakwell Engineering Limited partnered to create the new gate, designed for use by passengers with electronic passports. Passengers submit their e-passports and authenticate with a fingerprint.

Qantas sets up shop to sell Q Bag Tag, streamlines luggage check

Qantas Airways has opened its first retail establishment to sell the recently introduced Q Bag Tags, according to Voxy. The “Q-Tag” is an RFID-based tracking chip which syncs traveling passenger’s bags with their boarding pass information, ensuring proper delivery.

Corporate Art Force applies RFID on all artwork placed at clients sites

Corporate Art Force, a provider of art procurement services, announced it will be applying RFID tags on all artwork placed at client sites. The company’s portfolio includes over 13,000 pieces of artwork at more than 100 client sites in 40 different states.

Telefónica trials mobile wallet on BlackBerry phones

Spanish mobile operator Telefónica and Research in Motion (RIM) have announced the launch of a contacless mobile payments pilot on NFC-enabled BlackBerry smart phones.

With the help of local banks and retailers, Telefónica will roll out BlackBerry smart phones equipped with the company’s “Telefónica Wallet” mobile app to 350 employees at its headquarters in Distrito Telefónica, Madrid, Spain.

MorphoTrust USA launched as U.S.-dedicated company

A new Morpho company under the Safran group has been launched called MorphoTrust USA.

The new company, which was formed after the acquisition of three divisions and the headquarters of former biometrics developer L-1 Identity Solutions, will serve as an identity solutions provider dedicated to the U.S. market only.

ThreatMetrix acquires Australian malware protector

California-based cybercrime prevention solution provider ThreatMetrix has acquired Australian-based TrustDefender, a provider of secure browsing technology designed to stop man-in-the-browser attacks and provide malware protection.

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