Identity, Security, Payments, Biometrics, Smart Cards and Authentication News

iQor develops new biometric security system

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

iQor, a business process outsourcing company, has developed and launched a biometric access control system which authenticates via fingerprint scans. The system, called FeAther, is planned to replace all password authentication methods at iQor soon including both computer application access and physical access at doorways. iQor leaders are excited for the implementation as passwords have proven inefficient and overly-complex in the past. [end] 

Multimodal biometric security provider ImageWare Systems Inc. has released version 2.0 of its Biometric Engine (BE) physical security identification product.

This product is designed for airports, seaports and other critical points-of-access for government and private enterprises. This update takes into account the SAFE Port Act, which requires foreign shippers to secure cargo being shipped to the U.S. and ensure the identity of those loading it. Shippers must manage this by 2013.

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CADD Emirates, a Dubai-based ICT system integrator serving many industries including the hospitality sector, has announced that it will begin replacing its hotel guest room key card systems with biometric fingerprint scanners.

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ScaleMatrix integrated biometrics into various levels of access in its San Diego-based cloud data center, reports Security Info Watch, giving it added security for its clients.

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Biometrics firms Morpho and AOptix have formed a partnership to deploy advanced biometric systems targeted to border management and aviation security industries.

Under the terms of the partnership, AOptix products will be integrated into Morpho’s border management product line. This includes InSight Duo, AOptix’s combined face capture and iris recognition system.

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In order to release its H1Biometric Finger Vein scanner to the U.S. market, Hitachi Europe Ltd. has signed a strategic partnership with M2SYS, making the company Hitachi’s primary Value Added Reseller for this product in North America.

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Key Source International announced GSA approval for it’s biometric keyboard and stand-alone biometric pod. KSI products are approved under FIPS 201 for Federal Employees and civilian contractors.

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