FBI-DoD Research Center Aims to Advance Biometric Tech
The FBI has opened a new research center dedicated to biometric technology, and has high expectations for how it will help to advance the field. The Biometric…
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Biometrics in US Education Sector To See Significant Growth
Biometric technology is booming in the US education sector, according to a new report from market research firm TechNavio. Looking at a forecast period of…
Civil Rights Group Investigating Police Use of Biometric ID
A civil rights advocacy group is putting a spotlight on police use of biometric technology. The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s main line of inquiry revolves…
Biometric Border Screening Bill Passes Australian Senate
Australian legislators are on course for passing laws enabling greater biometric securitization at the country’s borders. The new bill in question has just…
Goodix Expanding Silicon Valley Presence
User interface and touchscreen developer Goodix is expanding its US operations. The China-based company is planning to double its R&D, sales, and marketing…
Pakistan Tests Biometric Polling in By-Election
Pakistan is taking a very tentative step into biometric polling with an upcoming by-election. The Election Commission of Pakistan is introducing biometric…
Covetek Promotes Biometric Access Control
Biometric and digital security company Covetek is promoting biometric access control systems in the Australian market. The company offers security systems…
Education Month: The Kids Are Alright
Controversy In The Classroom Few debates over biometrics get as heated as those that happen in the realm of education, and for good reason: children are the…
HID’s Angola ID Solution a ‘Shining Star’ of GSN Awards
HID Global has received some prominent recognition in the global security industry: Government Security News (GSN) Magazine has called HID Global’s custom ID…
FBI Opens Research Center Amid Biometrics Boom
The FBI is opening a new biometrics research center as the technology continues to take off among both government and the private sector. Outlining the…