Planet Biometrics - Latest News Headlines

1. Biometric market revenue to hit US$20bn
   A rise in the number of government projects, increasing data security concerns and the need for advanced security devices will drive the market for biometric systems globally, according to a new report from TechSci Research.  
2. Zetes inks Senegal visa deal
   Société nationale d’édition de documents administratifs et d’identification du Sénégal awards Zetes a contract to produce the Senegalese biometric visa.   
3. MorphoTrust USA shows how to bring criminals to justice
   MorphoTrust USA releases infographic outlining how facial recognition technology helps law enforcement agencies bring criminals to justice.  
4. Lockheed Martin expert to address Congress subcommittee
   John Mears, IBIA director, and Lockheed Martin’s senior fellow and chief technologist, set to address a congressional subcommittee on current and future applications of biometric technologies at 10am ET on 21 May 2013.  
5. Cross Match unveils SEEK Avenger Handheld
   Cross Match Technologies launches its new SEEK Avenger mobile handheld at the Security Document World 2013 exhibition.       
6. Governments urged to place a higher priority on document security
   New market research set to be published at SDW 2013 finds that more than 88% of document security experts believe that governments should be placing top priority on document security.   
7. Iris liveness detection competition launched
   The biometric industry's first ever dedicated iris liveness detection competition has been announced by an international group of researchers.
8. Science Media Partners and IBIA announce connect:ID
   Science Media Partners Ltd and the International Biometrics & Identification Association (IBIA) today announce a visionary new conference and exhibition – connect:ID (http://www.connectidexpo.com). This major new international event will focus on all aspects of personal identity and the opportunities for its management in both the physical and digital worlds.
9. SpeechPro announces Voice.OnePass
   SpeechPro releases a face and voice biometric authentication solution that uses smartphones as the capture device. 
10. Unique Identity Authority of India uses Innovatrics fingerprint technology
    Innovatrics has announced that its ANSI&ISO SDK has been implemented by the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) for use in its mobile biometric authentication system
11. Cross Match launches new ventures business unit - appoints new Senior VP Worldwide Sales
    Cross Match Technologies has announced today the creation of Cross Match Ventures, a business unit dedicated to the development and commercialization of emerging technological innovations in the biometric and identity management markets.
12. CIC reports first quarter 2013 results
    CIC has announced its financial results, reporting a total revenue of US$235,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
13. Secure Identity Alliance debuts
    3M, Gemalto, Morpho (a division of Safran) and Oberthur Technologies have announced the formation of the Secure Identity Alliance
14. Caradigm signs OEM agreement with BIO-key
    BIO-key International has executed an OEM agreement with Caradigm, a Microsoft and GE Healthcare company. 
15. Dublin Airport pilots ABC gates
    Dublin Airport is piloting automated border control (ABC) gates to enable certain passengers to pass through immigration. 
16. Barclays uses Nuance voice biometrics to identify customers
    Barclays Wealth & Investment Management has deployed Nuance’s FreeSpeech voice biometrics solution to securely and automatically confirm the identity of Barclays customers.
17. FPC receives additional order for swipe sensors
    FPC has received a new order for 275,000 units of its swipe sensor technology for the Japanese smartphone market.
18. Natural Security releases new privacy rules
    Following recent consumer trials in France and with San Jose State University (SJSU) in the US, Natural Security has released new privacy rules surrounding its technology.
19. Animetrics announces cloud-based facial biometrics
    Animetrics, a developer of 3D facial recognition and identity management solutions for law enforcement and the military, has announced the availability of a subscription-based online service for smaller law enforcement departments.
20. Australian Government selects 3M for new multi-modal biometrics system
    The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has awarded 3M a three-year contract to provide software and services for its new Biometric Identification System.
21. New CEO for IDEX
    Norwegian fingerprint sensor manufacturer IDEX has announced the appointment of Hemant Mardia as its new CEO. 
22. Blood Center streamlines donor check-in biometrics
    Miller-Keystone Blood Center (MKBC) has selected  fingerprint-based technology to enhance the security and convenience of positive donor identification at their centers.
23. Gemalto snaps up Avalon Biometrics
    Avalon Biometrics has announced its acquisition by French smart card giant Gemalto. Avalon Biometrics will become part of the e-Journey Business Group within Gemalto Government Programs Business Line.
24. SecuGen Releases Android SDK for fingerprint authentication
    SecuGen Corporation has announced the release of a Software Developer Kit (SDK) that enables software developers to add fingerprint authentication to their Android based software running on ARM tablets and smart phones.