Biometric Update for 11/12: ID4Africa presentations, anti-spoof testing, biometric travel and more

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FaceTec embraces new ISO-based anti-spoof testing for face biometrics The rapid global adoption of biometrics for identification and access management by organizations of all sizes clearly indicates they are...full story

ID4Africa issues call for presentations for 5th annual event ID4Africa has issued a call for proposals for presentations at the movement’s annual summit next year in Johannesburg, South Africa,...full story

Biometric retail technology is ready for its close-up; but are shoppers ready for it? The global market for retail biometrics is by all accounts in its early stages, and is significantly fragmented between regions....full story

London police chief says laws and regulations holding back use of facial biometrics London Metropolitan Police Chief Cressida Dick says the force’s attempts to use facial recognition on CCTV cameras are being hindered...full story

Nuance to focus on conversational AI, cloud solutions; sells document imaging division Nuance Communications has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Document Imaging division to Kofax, Inc., enabling Nuance to focus...full story

NEC featuring biometrics-based travel concept at FTE Asia Expo 2018 NEC is showcasing its Smart, Secure and Seamless Travel concept this week at Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Expo 2018...full story

U.S. federal enforcement agencies deploying surveillance cameras hidden in streetlights Federal contracting documents have revealed that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have hidden...full story

Singapore to extend national biometric ID system to banking and healthcare sectors, expand facial recognition at borders Singapore’s government is planning a trial of a National Digital Identity Facial Biometric System, which could enable banks and healthcare...full story

Kerala State government to acquire thousands of fingerprint and iris biometric scanners The government of India’s Kerala State has approved a proposal to purchase thousands of fingerprint scanners, iris scanners and tablets...full story

Sodexo Ventures invests in self-checkout system based on AI image recognition Sodexo’s strategic venture capital vehicle, Sodexo Ventures, has invested in AEYE-GO, a Chinese startup focusing on computer vision and artificial...full story

Face ID component maker acquired by II-VI for $3.2M Optical products maker II-VI Inc. has reached a deal to acquire Finisar Corp., which makes vertical-cavity surface-emitting (VCSEL) laser components...full story

Entrust Datacard extends PKI technology and market reach with Safelayer acquisition Entrust Datacard has acquired Safelayer Secure Communications S.A., adding its eID capabilities for people and connected devices, and footprint in...full story

Societe Generale removes contactless transaction cap for trial of IDEMIA biometric payment cards The improved security provided by fingerprint biometrics is allowing French multinational bank Societe Generale to remove the amount limit on...full story

Parroco Production Group wins USCG contract for biometric readers, support services The US Coast Guard (USCG) awarded Chesapeake, VA-based Parroco Security Integration Group (P-SIG), the biometrics division of Parroco Production Group,...full story

Digital Payments South Asia Digital Payments South Asia The Lalit Mumbai Hotel Mumbai, India November 13-14, 2018 On November 13-14, 2018, APSCA India will...full story
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ISC East ISC East November 14 – 15, 2018 New York City The International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as...full story
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Unmanned Security Expo Unmanned Security Expo New York Nov 14 – 15, 2018 Unmanned Security Expo New York is an all-new, trade-only event...full story
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2018 InfoSecurity Russia 2018 InfoSecurity Russia 21st – 23rd November 2018 Moscow – Russia InfoSecurity Russia Team invites you to expand your business...full story
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All-over-IP 2018 All-over-IP 2018 November 21–23, 2018 Moscow, Russia, Sokolniki Expo Founded in 2008, All-over-IP is a networking platform for global IT,...full story
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