Biometrics research, facial recognition, authentication and access control trending this week Here is a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Research and development Researchers at Mu’tah University in Jordan are using an artificial intelligence algorithm and biometrics to identify a person...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D | Facial Recognition | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

UK planning new forensic and biometrics service The Home Office is planning a new forensic and biometrics service where, according to government officials, there will be a “national approach” to forensic science in criminal cases in England and Wales. Its predecessor, the government-owned Forensic Science Service...full story Categories: Biometric News | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

CMITech previewing iris recognition system at connect:ID Iris recognition technology firm CMITech will be previewing its new EF-45 iris recognition system at the connect:ID exhibition in Washington DC this week. In a statement, the company says that the EF-45 is an integrated iris recognition terminal that...full story Categories: Biometric News | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

SmartMetric proceeding with licensing and operational testing of its biometric payment card SmartMetric announced that it is moving ahead with licensing and operational testing of its biometric payment card with an unnamed global payments network. SmartMetric’s biometric payments card fits a fully functional fingerprint reader inside an EMV smart card. The...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Anviz provides biometric technology for Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia Anviz Global announced that its partner in Mongolia, Topica has deployed a biometric access control and time and attendance system for the new office building of the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia. The bank’s requirement included a fingerprint...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition | Workforce Management Share: Facebook | Twitter

Ghana begins its biometric voter registration pilot project Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) started its biometric voter registration pilot project today, according to a report in News Ghana. A statement by Amadu Sulley, the country’s Deputy Chairman for Operations said: “The Electoral Commission has upgraded the biometric registration...full story Categories: Biometric News | Elections Share: Facebook | Twitter

Researchers looking to identify terrorists based on hand geometry Researchers at Mu’tah University in Jordan are using an artificial intelligence algorithm and biometrics to identify a person using hand geometry and more specifically, the “V” signs terrorists sometimes make when posing for photos or videos. In an MIT...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D Share: Facebook | Twitter

Women and their right to identity This is a guest post by Anne Bouverot, CEO of Morpho (Safran). We sometimes tend to forget that our identity is a precious commodity. Every day habits which go unnoticed – unlocking our telephone, paying with our bank card...full story Categories: Biometric Update Blog Share: Facebook | Twitter

US wants more biometric data and information sharing with Canada The United State’s national security adviser, Susan Rice, was asked this week about Canada using the U.S. biometrics system to vet the 25,000 refugees coming to Canada and if that was normal procedure. “I don’t know if it’s normal...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

CBP testing Unisys biometric identity solution at the Otay Mesa border crossing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is testing Unisys‘ biometric identity solution in an outdoor, pedestrian environment at the Otay Mesa border crossing in San Diego as part of its pilot project to help identify certain non-U.S. citizens leaving...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Connect:ID 2016: Physical & digital identity in the 21st century Connect:ID 2016 – Physical & digital identity in the 21st century March 14 – 16, 2016 – WEWCC, Washington, DC, USA One global exhibition • Three focused conferences • Countless opportunities • biometric ID:HUB • mobile ID:HUB • secure...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Southwest Border Security Week 2016 Southwest Border Security Week 2016 March 30 – April 01, 2016 McAllen, TX Southwest Border Security Week 2016 Scrutiny of the southwest border protection initiatives have been growing in recent years, particularly due to a surge in transnational crime,...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Money20/20 Europe Money20/20 Europe April 4-7, 2016 Bella Center, Copenhagen Welcome to an entirely new, world-class experience for European innovators. A Eurocentric catalyst for the growth and development of a Payments & Financial Services Ecosystem increasingly defined by disruptive innovations in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Cyber Security Summit Europe Cyber Security Summit Europe 6-7 April 2016, Prague Cyber-Mix for Business of Tomorrow Need to get out of your Cyber Security comfort zone? Attend the 6th Annual Cyber Security Summit Europe and learn more about out highly interactive program...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Web Application Security International Masterclass Web Application Security International Masterclass 13-14 April 2016, Vienna, Austria Web Application Security International Masterclass Make your company web applications secure, earn up to 16 Continuing Professsional Education (CPE) credits (valid for (ISC)2 and ISACA members), go through real...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter