Bringing together companies who power secure identification to promote the use of hardware-based security.
With ID security requirements constantly evolving, many governments are looking to integrate the new security standard SAC (Supplemental Access Control) in their national ID documents from 2015. In comparison to the currently used standard EAC (Extended Access Control), SAC offers higher security features like, amongst others, asymmetric cryptographic protocols. Because of this development, during this…
The Hungarian Banknote Printing Shareholding Company, HBPC in short, Hungary's premier security printer, was present at the 2013 Security Document World in London. We spoke to Maik Pogoda (HBPC) and András Kassai (DIPA) about the importance of international networks and developments in Hungary and beyond with regards to secure printing and secure ID. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq0jMdUiDPs
A special treat was in store for Silicon Trust Partners at this year's Security Document World, taking place in London. After the first conference day, 25 Silicon Trust Partners gathered to experience London from above in a private capsule of the London Eye, a landmark not far from the Conference and Exhibition venue, QE2. Miraculously,…
What determines our identity? How can I ensure my identity is protected in the Internet age? Questions like these are gaining importance as mobile apps for smartphones and the Web become more prevalent. G&D set up its international and interdisciplinary dialogue platform “Identity – Talk in the Tower” to promote discussion on the impact this…
Human Recognition Systems (HRS) has successfully trialled the demonstration of an innovative, forward thinking passenger journey experience to Gatwick Airport. The concept behind the trial simulation was to illustrate the ‘art of the possible’ in terms of enhancing and quite importantly personalising each passenger’s journey through the airport. In order to showcase this vision…
The highly advanced version of Cognitec Systems’ video screening product FaceVACS-VideoScan now employs leading-edge face detection technology to analyze the count, flow, demographics and behavior of people visible in video streams. Cognitec will exhibit the new technology, which can support security and operations management simultaneously, at ASIS International in Philadelphia, the Biometrics Consortium Conference in…
“As an investment strategy, I look for companies that are applying technology to positively impact people’s lives on a global scale,” said Kevin Compton, partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers. “AOptix is doing just that – solving problems no one else can through a rare combination of imagination, technology expertise and an experienced management team…
Identive announced that it is providing innovative contactless entry and payment solutions at prestigious hospitality venues during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Identive’s Polyright visitor management solution will enhance security for up to 10,000 visitors to the Olympic Club, located next to the stadium in the Olympic Park. The solution includes the issuance of personalized…