Fingerprint Cards expands its reach in biometrics by acquiring Delta ID

Fingerprint Cards (Fingerprints) has acquires Delta ID, the world`s leading supplier of iris recognition technology, for USD 106 million (approximately 938 MSEK). The acquisition of the Californian based company means that Fingerprints expands its business and its technology portfolio with biometric security solutions based on the human eye. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals…

Safran Identity & Security works on important Ivory Coast elections

In 2016, Safran Identity & Security, was selected by the Ivory Coast’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to assist with two very important elections for the country: the constitutional referendum on October 30 and the parliamentary election on December 18. The Ivory Coast once again renewed its trust in Safran Identity & Security, who previously contributed…

REVIEW: Mobile – where next?

By Frank Smith, ENLETS Mobile.  The current state of mobile computing and communications is the result of a long period of innovation of several technologies over many years. During that time there have been many game changing breakthroughs, and sustained improvement of ideas. This paper looks at the journey so far, focusing on current and…

Safran Identity & Security launches 2nd generation biometric tablet

Safran Identity & Security, has launched its MorphoTablet™ 2. It is a unique, multi-functional tablet which delivers high accuracy biometric acquisition and matching, whenever a mobile solution is needed. MorphoTablet 2 builds upon the multiple successes of its predecessor, used in a variety of applications and markets throughout the world. These range from civil registration…

Fujitsu expands Palm Vein Authentication product range

Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Frontech Limited have announced the addition of two new products - the FUJITSU Biometric Authentication PalmSecure-F Pro, which is a sensor that can be embedded into equipment, and the FUJITSU Biometric Authentication Palm Vein Authentication Board - to their line of palm vein authentication devices. Sales of the new products will…

Momentum for FIDO Authentication could lead to an evolution beyond passwords

Sixty three (63) percent of all data breaches involve the use of stolen, weak, or default passwords, while the recent LinkedIn, Myspace, Tumblr and Fling password leaks left 642 million accounts compromised and millions scrambling to change the old, simple passwords that they reuse across applications. Perhaps now, says the FIDO Alliance, is the time…

X INFOTECH delivers biometric enrolment solution for Lithuanian Police

X INFOTECH has successfully delivered a the biometric solution for the mobile enrolment program in Lithuania in cooperation with the local partner ATEA. Recently, the consortium of X INFOTECH and ATEA won a public procurement organized by the Lithuanian Police. Their proven track record in identity management enabled them to stand out among their competitors…

From Ecuador to eIDAS, from PKI to Peru – Mindshare 2015

by Silicon Trust When driving - or walking - from Gelsenkirchen's  Main Station to the cryptovision headquarter in the nearby science park one couldn't miss a huge 2015 Mindshare billboard by the side of the road. A bit too much maybe? Not really. For one, it indicates that you are indeed on the right path…