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One Identity Enhances PAM Capability with Balabit Acquisition

One Identity has acquired Balabit, the companies have announced. The move comes not long after One Identity officially branched off from Quest Software to…

Fujitsu to Replace Employee Passwords With Palm Vein Authentication

“Additionally, about 5,200 employees will be affected by the deployment of palm vein authentication for access control at two offices that currently require…

UAE Offices Point to Strengthened Middle East Focus for Suprema

Suprema has announced a regional subsidiary dedicated to the Middle Eastern market. Suprema Middle East FZCO’s offices will be located in the Dubai Airport…

Upcoming Synaptics Q2 Report May Hint at In-Display Tech Prospects

“The update will arrive at an exciting time for the company and indeed for the markets in which it operates, particularly the mobile sector.” Synaptics will…

BIO-key Upgrades WEB-key, Fingerprint Algorithm Platforms

“The upgrade comes on the heels of a big new order from a client in the government defense sector, which has elected to use WEB-key together with BIO-key…

Apple’s Biometrically Secured Mobile Wallet Gets More Support

“In Canada, Service Credit Union customers can now upload their payment cards to the platform, while China Construction Bank has enabled the service for its…

Prolific Tech Enthusiast Becomes Nuggets’ Senior Strategic Advisor

“Eaves will now also find time to guide Nuggets through the token sale currently underway for its eponymous platform, which is based on blockchain auditing and…

HID Global Upgrades its Credential Management System Platform

HID Global has upgraded its Credential Management System platform. ActivID CMS 5.0 introduces support for virtual smart cards, allowing for digital credentials…

Zwipe Raises Millions on Back of Private Placement

“The funding may be seen as an indication of investors’ excitement over biometric payment cards, which are poised to have a breakout year in 2018 as major…

NEC Announces Completion of Smart Government Trials in Singapore

“The trials demonstrate NEC’s interest in enhancing its government business as a growing number of authorities around the world seek out biometric and smart…