Biometrics industry stocks this week As the biometrics industry continues to grow, Biometric Update is bringing a new focus to the stories around the stocks in the sector. Check in with this space each week for a rundown of the financial news and interesting...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks Share: Facebook | Twitter

Ethiopia to enroll all refugees in new biometric system by end of 2018 Ethiopia is carrying out a large-scale biometric enrollment project for refugees to deliver better protection and assistance to them in accord with the country’s Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF), which addresses the pledges of the 2016 New York Declaration...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

BioID releases PhotoVerify API for automated identity proofing BioID has released a PhotoVerify API as part of the BioID Web Service (BWS) which enables online providers to verify the legal identities of their customers and users without the need for registration in person or via live video...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometric exit program could extend to all major U.S. airports in four years Biometric exit technology could be installed in all major airports across the U.S. within four years, Acting Customs and Border Commissioner Kevin McAleenan told a Senate Finance Committee panel, FCW reports. “Beginning in early 2018, CBP is working to...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security | Government Purchasing Share: Facebook | Twitter

Report says Egistec most likely fingerprint sensor supplier for Samsung Galaxy S9 Egis Technology is the most likely fingerprint sensor supplier for the Samsung Galaxy S9, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report cited by Digitimes Egis Technology has previously supplied fingerprint sensors to Samsung for its Galaxy A-, C- and...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Eurosmart forecasts secure element shipments to pass 10 billion in 2018 The secure element market will grow by 3.3 percent in 2017, and surpass 10 billion shipments in 2018, Eurosmart announced this week in its annual market forecast. Evolving technology is resulting in new form factors, markets, and use cases...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Alibaba looking to be largest backer of facial recognition firm SenseTime Bloomberg is reporting that Alibaba is in discussions to invest about $227M USD and become the largest backer of Chinese facial recognition firm SenseTime, according to a person familiar with the matter. The source indicated that Alibaba has no...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Nuance announces effects of malware incident in latest quarterly results Nuance Communications announced GAAP revenue of $465.9 million in its latest quarterly report, the company announced Tuesday, touting its performance for the 2017 fiscal year in net new bookings and recurring revenue, driven by demand for several products including...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Voice Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

Fingerprint Cards sensor featured in Huawei Honor V10 Fingerprint Cards sensor FPC1267 is featured in the new Huawei Honor V10 smartphone. The FPC1267 is developed with super-thin packaging technology and integrated seamlessly on the front, below the 18:9 ratio screen of Honor V10. Just last week, Fingerprint...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Crossmatch executive shares market trends and company strategy Crossmatch announced the addition of typing behaviour as a passive behavioural biometric authentication layer for its DigitalPersona composite authentication solution this week. This follows a series of announcements throughout 2017 about new partnerships, new products, and contract wins that...full story Categories: Biometric News | Brand Focus Share: Facebook | Twitter

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America Florida December 5th – 7th, 2017 Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America, December 5th-7th, 2017 in Kennedy Space Center, Florida will bring together leading stakeholders from industry, operators, agencies and governments...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometrics in Banking and Payments – Amsterdam Biometrics in Banking and Payments December 7, 2017 Amsterdam, Netherlands The seminar will reflect the trends and opportunities of biometrics in the financial market. It will be discussed how processes can be designed both convenient and privacy compliant. The...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Global Biometrics & AI Congress 2017 Global Biometrics & AI Congress 2017 December 21-22, 2017 Beijing, China Global Biometrics & AI Congress 2017 will be held on December 21-22 in Beijing, China. It will gather global industry leaders and experts to talk and discuss about...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter January 30 – 31, 2018 Beirut, Lebanon We invite you to participate as sponsor / exhibitor / speaker at this upcoming Biometric event to be held in January 2018, in Lebanon. The 2...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Border Security 2018 Border Security 2018 February 21-22, 2018 Crowne Plaza Rome, St Peter’s Hotel & Spa, Rome, Italy SMi Group at proud to announce the 11th Annual Border Security conference and exhibition which will convene on the 21st-22nd February 2018 in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter