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2209, 2020

EyeLock Releases EyeLock ID® – Simplified Logical Access for On-Premise and Remotely Connected Workers

September 22nd, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2020 -- EyeLock LLC, the leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, announced today the release of its highly anticipated EyeLock ID® logical access system for connected workers. Recognizing that passwords and usernames are things of the past, EyeLock ID combines its myris® iris authentication device and an easy-to-use software application to enable individuals to securely logon to computers, networks, and apps. myris is handheld, USB connected, and the ideal biometric solution to facilitate trouble-free, secure access to networks and corporate applications

2109, 2020

Iraq Police HQ Selects BioID Technologies to Enhance Palmprint Livescan System

September 21st, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

September 21, 2020 -- With the increasing social security issues and criminal cases, the police forces have a lot of cases to deal with every day in Iraq. In order to improve the existing fingerprint identification system and the efficiency of case handling, the General Administration of Iraq police decided to deploy more advanced ABIS for criminal enrollment and identification. For that purpose, our BioPalm livescan devices are selected and deployed for national police stations. On September 20, a team lead by general director

909, 2020

Paylocity Launches New Touchless Time Clocks with Thermal Scanning

September 9th, 2020|Tags: , , |

SCHAUMBURG, IL., September 9, 2020 — Paylocity (NASDAQ: PCTY), a leading provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, today announces next-generation touchless time clocks as the latest addition to its modern time and attendance tools. Paylocity’s time clock technology offers real-time, touch-free thermal temperature scanning to support safe and healthy workplaces. “The employee time clock is the most-shared device at many organizations, and as the pandemic continues, maintaining social distancing and ensuring employees’ health and safety has become a major challenge for many business owners and HR

3008, 2020

Access-IS is becoming HID Global

August 30th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , |

In August 2020, HID Global acquired Access-IS. As part of the integration process, we are taking an important step by transitioning the Access-IS brand name into HID Global. Access-IS’ proven technology and solutions broaden HID Global’s portfolio to create a new wealth of applications to enable HID to realise its vision. The product and technology portfolios are greatly complementary and will accelerate HID’s vertical market expansion and add new product offerings that supports people’s ability to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. For

2608, 2020

Access-IS announce the OEM integration of its TripTick ticket reader and ATOM ADR300 document scanner with CCM’s Hybrid Self Service Bag-Drop counter

August 26th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , |

August 26, 2020 - Rather than choosing lines of either manned or unmanned counters, airport operators can configure the check-in hall according to the needs of that hour, day, week or even flight. The number of manned counters required increases when leisure travel is highest and falls away when business travel peaks. As a true hybrid, the CCM counter can be manned one minute and automated the next. Not only does automation improve passenger flow and reduce person to person contact, it helps place

1808, 2020

Princeton Identity Adds Temperature Sensor

August 18th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |

HAMILTON, N.J. -- AUGUST 18, 2020 -- Princeton Identity is announcing today the addition of a new temperature scanning module to its IOM Access200 biometric identity product family. Working in conjunction with existing access control systems, a sequence of biometric access and temperature scanning can be used to protect building entry. Namely, for areas that want to perform adjunctive temperature screening of personnel, the temperature module can be added to the biometric readers. If a person fails to be recognized or has a temperature

1108, 2020

Fingerprint Cards launches new biometric solution for the PC market

August 11th, 2020|Tags: , , |

August 11, 2020 02:00 ET -- World-leading biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) today launches a new solution for the PC market. Following several successful integrations in Chromebooks, biometric authentication is in increased demand as a more convenient and secure authentication method for both consumer and enterprise PCs. Fingerprints’ new solution is tailored for use across a growing number of different form factors and use cases including notebooks, 2-in-1 convertibles, and PC accessories. We expect the first PCs integrating this new offering to be

508, 2020

Goodix’s Innovative Fingerprint Solutions Power Up Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Series

August 5th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 5, 2020 -- Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co. Ltd., an integrated solution provider offering industry-leading software and hardware semiconductor solutions, announced that its innovative fingerprint solutions achieved remarkable design wins on Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ tablets launched today. Soon after its first successful commercialization on Samsung Galaxy series with the launch of A71 5G, Goodix's optical IN-DISPLAY FINGERPRINT SENSORTM further extended its applications on Samsung's flagship tablets and is embedded in the 12.4-inch AMOLED display of Galaxy Tab S7+. Goodix's

408, 2020

Integrated Biometrics’ Fingerprint Scanners Help US Customs & Border Protection Catch Fugitive

August 4th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

Spartanburg, SC, 04 Aug 2020 – Integrated Biometrics (IB), the world leader in mobile, FBI-certified biometric fingerprint scanners, revealed today that the recent arrest by the United States Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP) of a fugitive sought for statutory rape was made possible due to the agency’s use of IB’s Kojak fingerprint scanner. In the agency’s public announcement regarding the arrest, Gregory Alvarez, Port Director of the Laredo Port of Entry, said, “CBP recognizes the significance of bringing those charged with serious

1807, 2020

NXP, Mastercard, and Xiaomi Expand Global Reach for Mobile Payments into Europe

July 18th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , |

July 18, 2020 -- NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI), Mastercard, and Xiaomi Inc. today announced they are bringing more convenient and secure contactless experiences to Russia as the first phase of a European-wide roll-out with NXP's mobile wallet solution. Powering mobile payments for Xiaomi's Mi Smart Band 4 NFC wearable devices, NXP's mWallet 2GO supports an accelerated roll-out across Europe by addressing OEMs' needs for easy, yet secure and scalable, wallet implementations. It also addresses user demands to quickly enable payment devices by digitizing their bank cards

1607, 2020

Telos ID Awarded 10-year TSA PreCheck™ Application Expansion Contract

July 16th, 2020|Tags: , , , , |

Ashburn, Va. – July 16, 2020 – Telos® Identity Management Solutions, LLC (Telos ID), a leading provider of biometric, identity management, and access solutions for the world’s most security-conscious organizations today announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded Telos ID a 10-year Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract for the TSA PreCheck™ expansion program. The award was made in accordance with requirements of the TSA Modernization Act of 2018, which directed TSA “to increase the methods and capabilities available for the public to enroll in

1607, 2020

CPI Card Group® and Prodigy Bring Instant Card Issuance to Credit Unions via Core Integration

July 16th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

7/16/2020 -- LITTLETON, Colo.-- CPI Card Group Inc. (OTCQX: PMTS, TSX: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions, today announced a collaboration with Prodigy, a Salt Lake City-based Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) and provider of a cloud-based core processing platform. Through the collaboration, CPI’s Card@Once solution will be integrated with Prodigy’s core system, giving credit unions the ability to print and provide EMV®-enabled cards to branch members onsite. “Our mission has always been to help credit unions

907, 2020

STMicroelectronics and Fingerprint Cards Cooperate to Develop and Launch an Advanced Biometric Payment Card Solution

July 9th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Geneva, Switzerland and Göteborg, Sweden, July 9, 2020 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has teamed with world-leading biometric company Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) to develop an advanced Biometric System-on-Card (BSoC) solution based on fingerprint-recognition technology, addressing the market demand to enhance contactless payment-card security and convenience. The BSoC integration combines ST’s latest-generation secure-payment technology based on the ST31/STPay chipset and STM32 general-purpose microcontrollers with Fingerprints’ nextgeneration T-shape sensor module to provide a turnkey

207, 2020

Launch of ID Platform FAP20 and ID Platform FAP30 multi-biometric tablets: COPPERNIC expands its range in the public security and identity sector

July 2nd, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Aix-en-Provence, 2nd July 2020 – Coppernic, the specialists in solutions for identity registration and authentication on behalf of governments, has now launched two new biometric tablets, expanding its range of products dedicated to this market. One year after the launch of the ID Platform FAP50 during the ID4Africa event in June 2019, Coppernic is today unveiling the ID Platform FAP20 and ID Platform FAP30, highlighting its position as a major player in the sector. The two products provide optimum ease of use, guaranteeing

3006, 2020

Access-IS enrolls with Acante

June 30th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Reading, UK – June, 2020: Interactive kiosk design and manufacturing specialist Acante have announced the integration of the state-of-the-art Access-IS ATOM® document reader into their latest Biometric Enrolment Kiosk. 56 BEK01 kiosks and 75 desktop units have already been installed in the field at UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services centres (UKVCAS) where they are being used for visa and settled status applications. Every year the number of self-service kiosks in day-to-day use rises dramatically. Not only does the proliferation of these kiosks save the physical

2606, 2020

Suprema ID to Showcase BioMini Slim 2S, a standalone FAP20 fingerprint scanner at SDW 2018

June 26th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Seoul, Korea, June 26, 2018 – Suprema ID., a leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, today announced that the company will showcase its ground-breaking fingerprint authentication scanner featuring ultra-slim sensor and wireless technology at SDW 2018 in London on June 26. The new FAP20-compliant BioMini Slim 2S fingerprint scanner provides a number of industry-leading features under its sleek design. Featuring range-leading powerful 1.0GHz CPU, BioMini Slim 2S provides high-speed extraction and matching of fingerprints on the scanner. To improve user convenience, BioMini

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