Biometric System to Fight Driver ID Fraud in Saskatchewan
The provincial government of Saskatchewan, Canada, is getting ready to take advantage of biometric technology to help fight identity fraud. Saskatchewan…
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Florida County Becomes New Front In Uber, Lyft’s Biometric Background Check Fight
Florida’s Hillsborough County is moving to implement new regulations for ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft, reports the Tampa Bay Times. A…
InCadence to Support Multimodal Security System for Diplomatic Facilities
“THOR (Tactical High-Threat Operational Response) uses facial, fingerprint, and iris recognition for access control…” InCadence Strategic Solutions Corporation…
Note7 Iris Scanning a Sign of Progress in Mobile Biometrics: EyeVerify
The CEO of EyeVerify sees validation in the emergence of iris scanning with Samsung’s latest flagship device. In a blog post on the company’s website, Toby…
Nepal Initializing Biometric National ID Project
Nepal’s government is gearing up for a national biometric ID project, reports República. It’s working with Safran Identity and Security, which won a $4.9…
Aadhaar Could Disrupt Organ Trafficking
A healthcare scandal in India involving the underground organ market is pushing some officials to consider how the country’s national ID program could be used…
Welsh Housing Co-Op to Get Biometric Door Locks
Residents of a new Welsh housing co-operative will soon be unlocking their front doors with the touch of a finger. The Newydd Housing Association has announced…
Bank of East Asia Supports Apple Pay, Goes a Step Further
“Apple Pay by now has a huge roster of backing financial institutions around the world, but this kind of promotional support is rare.” The Bank of East Asia,…
Upgraded Nuance Dragon Software Offers Greater Accuracy
Nuance Communications has announced new versions of its Dragon line of speech recognition software. The company says the latest versions of its Dragon…
Standard Chartered Announces Ambitious Biometrics Plans
Standard Chartered bank has announced ambitious plans to roll out biometric authentication systems for clients across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East over…