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Australia Pushing for More Biometric Data Capturing Capabilities

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:08:59 GMT

A recent Australian National Audit report expresses concerns about the limited use of fingerprint technology by immigration officials and is encouraging them to take advantage of recent biometric technology advances.

College orders fingerprint scans for non-EU students

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:16:00 GMT

Griffith College is to introduce fingerprint readers to enforce classroom attendance of students from outside Europe.

EU justice chief proposes fingerprinting visitors

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:50:29 GMT

The European Union\'s top justice official proposed Friday to replicate U.S. border security measures in Europe with plans to fingerprint and electronically record the entry and exit of all visitors to the 27-nation bloc.

Triple profile of air passengers planned

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:42:35 GMT

The European Commission will next month propose a register collecting biometric information on all travelers entering and leaving the 27-nation bloc, plus a check on air passengers with a form to be filled on the Internet some days before traveling, EU Justice and Security Commissioner Franco Frattini said.

Inspection infrastructures for second generation ePassports needed in 2008

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:56:29 GMT

Throughout 2007, the global ID and security markets were heavily focused on developing the technology and systems to issue second generation ePassports with Extended Access Control (EAC).

Fingerprinting one way of checking backgrounds

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:18:53 GMT

MOUNT VERNON � Increased security concerns and new legislation mean school employees have to undergo a criminal background check more frequently by being scanned by fingerprint scannerss

Airport security implementing use of digital fingerprint scanner

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:31:32 GMT

Foreign travelers will be asked to scan all 10 fingers, an enhancement the U.S. Department of Homeland Security hopes will help officials more closely monitor watch lists of suspected terrorists, criminals and immigration violators.

Philippines: Congress Adopts Electronic Voting System

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:18:32 GMT

Manila, Philippines - Fingerprint scanners, e-voting, and the attendance of congressmen and women checked by the minute and this will soon be a reality at the House of Representatives when the electronic voting system is installed.

BiH, EU to kick off visa facilitation talks soon

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:40:16 GMT

\"The introduction of biometric passports and border security upgrades are the main conditions for launch of talks that aim to simplify the visa issuance procedure for those traveling to EU countries.

High-res cameras to watch toll nakas

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:26:48 GMT

The police will install biometric systems to capture the fingerprints of the drivers of all vehicles that pass through these nakas.

LOGICARE Selects M2SYS Biometric Fingerprint Software

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:25:46 GMT

Leading Healthcare Solutions Provider Integrates Award-Winning Fingerprint Recognition Solution for HIPAA Compliance, Patient Security, and Operational Efficiencies

Fingerprint leads biometric technologies among the security-conscious

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:24:07 GMT

New biometric technologies emerge, but fingerprint biometrics is quickly becoming a data security \'must have\' across multiple vertical markets as the convenience, power, and versatility of the technology become apparent

TSA beefs up port security

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:45:18 GMT

Officials from the Transportation Security Administration were on hand Thursday, overseeing the first day of enrollment in the Department of Homeland Security\'s Transportation Worker Identification Credential program at Port Canaveral.

US Wants UK to Join Terror Database

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:33:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) The United States is talking to Britain and other countries about participating in a security database to share biometric data on terrorists and criminals, a senior FBI official said Tuesday.

Finger Prints for Texas Schools

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:55:05 GMT

Schools across texas are trying to keep criminals out with a new fingerprinting system.

Banks in Indonesia and India use biometrics

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:42:24 GMT

Banks in Indonesia and India have emerged as leaders in deploying innovative technologies to grow their microfinance businesses, according to a new study on biometrics in microfinance by Financial Insights, an IDC company.

Illegal workers

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:55:39 GMT

A new e-borders programme to count people in and out of the country and biometric ID cards for any foreign national in the country for more than three months

Biometric voting in House to start in 2008

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:59:25 GMT

The House leadership is installing equipment for \"biometric voting\" to replace the traditional means by which the countrys 240 representatives cast their vote on pieces of legislation.

FBI Building Vast Biometric Database

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:57:04 GMT

The FBI is building what is being called the world\'s largest database of biometric data that will include face, fingerprint, iris and palm scans in order to identify and catch criminals/terrorists.

IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR COAT WE\'LL TAKE YOUR PRINTS

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:53:26 GMT

Revellers are being forced to leave their fingerprints and photographs before they can hand in coats.

Heathrow begins biometric trials

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:22:26 GMT

Passengers at Heathrow airport are being invited to sign up for a trial of the most advanced passenger screening equipment in the world.

Fingerprint first for new stadium

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:16:39 GMT

Two sports venues in Fife have become the first in the UK to use fingerprint recognition systems on their doors.

Biometric system soon to combat illegal migration

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:37:31 GMT

The Government had decided to introduce the biometric system to combat illegal migration and the amendments would be made to the Foreign Employment Act to facilitate this move.

Give biometric data for UK visa

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:41:57 GMT

MUMBAI: Come Wednesday, all applicants from India seeking a visa to the United Kingdom will have to provide biometric information including fingerprints and a digital photograph.

French Embassy Introduce Biometric Visas

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:28:23 GMT

The French Embassy in Accra announced on Tuesday that it would introduce the new procedure for biometric visas on December 22, 2007.

Biometrics: Is It Time Yet?

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:34:16 GMT

SMEs Are Starting To Get Their Hands On The Technology

Beginning of 10 Fingerprint Collection at U.S. Airports

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:21:21 GMT

Homeland Security in US have implemented a new upgraded biometric system instead of 2 points they use 10 points which suppose to make life easier and more efficient and it is also said that many countries would follow this same system.

Companies offered \"quick upgrade\" to biometrics

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:49:28 GMT

A new fingerprint recognition solution that can be instantly snapped on to any third party software has been launched by a biometrics research and development company.

Russian It Magazine:- M2SYS Bio-SnapON

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:36:34 GMT

Company M2sys developed the new solution by the identification it was fingerprint, which can be operationally injected in the safety system of any organization.

Illegal immigrant wanted for rape, caught by Fingerprint

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:44:16 GMT

Border Patrol agents working at the U.S. Highway 70 checkpoint near Alamogordo caught an illegal immigrant Sunday, who was also wanted in Colorado for sexual assault on a child.

Police going hi-tech for efficiency: DGP

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:24:20 GMT

CUTTACK: The image of Orissa Police as technology challenged is set for a welcome change with personnel bracing for adoption of advanced technology and modes of crime control, detection and managing information.

Citizens from 3 African countries exempted from French visa

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:28:53 GMT

France, 12/01 - Nationals from South Africa, Congo and Gabon will no longer require visa to enter France from 2008, said the Congolese Ambassador to France, Henri Lops. He told journalists here Friday the three countries entered into a specific agreement with France, adding the measure was, however, subject to several conditions, among which is the possession of a biometric passport.

Smart ID cards in the pipeline for SA citizens

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:56:49 GMT

The home affairs department is forging ahead with plans to introduce a smart-card maybe fingerprint identification system, Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said today.

Only biometric passport holders allowed visa-free entry into US

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:19:08 GMT

SINGAPORE : The US embassy says passports issued or extended after 26 October 2006 must be biometric in order for Singaporeans to enjoy visa-free entry into the US.

Software Techniques Inc. Selects M2SYS

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:55:50 GMT

ATLANTA, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric fingerprint technology firm, announced today that Software Techniques Inc. has enhanced their TimeKRON PC-based time and attendance software by integrating M2SYS\' Bio-SnapON(TM) solution.

UNL grad raising money for Bangladesh cyclone victims

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:24:21 GMT

M2SYS Atlanta Office helping their employees of the Bangladesh branch with Relief Aid Effort of the Bangladesh Cyclone Victims

Celebrity uses fingerprint photo-op to call for cut in foreign crime

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:44:39 GMT

NARITA -- TV celebrity Kazutomo Miyamoto urged immigration officials during a photo-op to use a new process to fingerprint inbound foreigners to fight foreign crime, not terrorism as the government claims the system will be used for.

Biometrics Improve Safety

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:06:33 GMT

The National Biometric Security Project in West Virginia is doing its part to help keep businesses and personal identification safe.

Biometrics Help Indentify and Apprehend Illegal Migrants

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:10:29 GMT

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that in the first year of operation, its biometrics-at-sea program has been a success and accomplished its intended goals. In its first 12 months, the program collected biometric data from 1,368 migrants, prosecuted 90 of those migrants, and helped reduce the flow of illegal migration by nearly 50 percent in the waters between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Newberry sheriff unveils new fingerprint identification system

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:06:25 GMT

One of the oldest tools in crimefighting has a new high tech twist, and authorities in rural communities say it could help them nab the bad guys faster.

British consulates launch biometric visa system for Russians

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:19:05 GMT

British consulates in Russia launched on Thursday compulsory biometric data gathering for visa applicants, in line with the U.K.\'s gradual introduction of the system for all nationals requiring visas.

Many Faces of Biometrics in Iraq

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:42:32 GMT

Just back from Iraq, Wired writer/blogger Noah Shachtman offers some interesting details on the wide array of biometric technology being utilized there. First, he writes about his own experience

Force launches fingerprint trial

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:00:19 GMT

Essex Police have begun trialling an electronic hand-held fingerprint reader which allows them to identify potential suspects on the spot.

NSW Police to use mobile biometrics by 2009

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:32:56 GMT

NSW Police has confirmed it will roll out a new state-wide system of Criminal Infringement Notices (CINs) with the aid of a biometric finger-scanning device from 2009 in an effort to reduce paperwork and court attendances.

German government introduce fingerprint passports

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:39:00 GMT

From now on any German citizens who applies for a passport will have to have their fingerprints taken. The fingerprints will be stored on a chip inside the passport.

Czech biometric data system to cost 177 million crowns

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:06:51 GMT

Prague - The implementation of biometric data in passports and visa applications in the Czech Republic is to cost 176.8 million crowns between 2008-2011, while up to 75 percent of the total costs can be covered from EU funds and the rest by the Foreign Ministry, the ministry has told TK.

Government, businesses may share online ID system

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:31:52 GMT

The Government has begun shopping for a computer system that would let people prove their identity on the Internet, saying it could be used by the private sector as well as government agencies.

South Africa: Police Use Best Technology to Fight Crime

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:24:35 GMT

South African Police Services (SAPS) management is committed to ensuring that police use the best and most modern technology to prevent and combat crime by using biometric technology

New immigration procedures for Japan

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:59:23 GMT

Japan will introduce new immigration procedures which require foreign nationals entering Japan to be photographed and electronically fingerprinted from November 20, 2007.

Daycare facility goes high-tech

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:12:01 GMT

If you leave your children in daycare you have to put a lot of trust in the people who work there. Now a new heart of Illinois facility is using Biometric technology to ease worried parents and keep kids safe.

New UK Visa Office Launched in Jeddah

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:06:06 GMT

JEDDAH, 24 October 2007 The newly appointed British Consul General Kate Rudd, as her first official engagement, launched the UK Biometric Visa Application Center (VAC) in Jeddah yesterday.

Fingers on the pulse of the healthcare industry

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:51:31 GMT

In the fast paced environment of the emergency room, patients, medical information, and employees must be efficiently managed with very little time for extensive thought or time consuming practices, so new technology like fingerprint system are being used

Way to Pay

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:24:08 GMT

New technologies make buying easier than ever. Cutting-edge advances in smart-card microchips and wireless solutions are giving consumers the option of leaving their cash and credit cards at home in favor of driver\'s licenses and cell phones.

Police Opens doors To The Public

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:22:16 GMT

Senior sergeant Kim Stewart says they are hoping to have displays of the armed offenders squad, police dogs and search and rescue officers. People will be able to see the latest technology at work in areas like fingerprinting and traffic enforcement

Argentina to use technology to avoid soccer violence

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:20:09 GMT

Soccer matches are frequently the scene of violent brawls, dangerous stampedes and knock-down, drag-out battles between warring fans. Argentina is looking to avoid these incidents during its soccer games by employing a high-tech fingerprint technology of filtering out troublemakers.

No Health Issues With Fingerprint Scanners

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:45:04 GMT

While biometric equipments are gaining popularity in a variety of applications, such as ensuring secure access to buildings, industries are finding that many users believe the devices are unsanitary and a potential source of germs that could cause illness. But a Purdue University study has found that while the platen glass surfaces of devices that scan fingerprints or hand geometry may look more unsanitary due to visible dirt and prints, they in fact harbor about the same amount of bacteria as a typical doorknob.

SC Magazine Rates M2SYS BIOPLUGIN

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 01:49:03 GMT

BioPlugin from M2SYS is similar to a software development kit (SDK), except that most of the work is done for the developer in advance. This product allows developers to include biometric access control within their applications by adding some simple code that communicates with the BioPlugin client-side software through an ActiveX bridge. Because all the biometric work is done by the client and server sides of the product, all the application needs to do is communicate. That means there is no need to incorporate a lot of specialised biometric code in the developer\'s application

Biometrics History — Looking at Biometric Technologies from Past to Present - September 18, 2007

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:36:36 GMT

The ancient Egyptians and the Chinese played a large role in biometrics’ history. Although biometric technology seems to belong in the twenty-first century, the history of biometrics goes back thousands of years. Today, the focus is on using biometric face recognition and identifying characteristics to stop terrorism and improve security measures. Once an individual is matched against a template, or sample, in the database, a security alert goes out to the authorities. A person’s space between the eyes, ears and nose provides most of the identifying data

Iraq Diary Exclusive: C.S.I. vs. I.E.D.s in Baghdad - September 17, 2007

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:45:37 GMT

To get ahead of insurgents, coalition forces have to figure out who’s really building and planting the bombs. Which is why tens of thousands of improvised explosive devices and their components wind up every month at this nondescript collection of trailers, in the middle of a U.S. military base near Baghdad. Here, a collection of troops and geeks from England, Australia, and America pore over the weapons twenty four hours a day, piecing together forensic and biometric evidence about the bombs – and the bombers.

Fifty Firms at UK\'s First Biometric ID Card Bid Meeting - September 17, 2007

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:34:53 GMT

Fifty potential suppliers to the government\'s planned multi-million pound biometric identity card program participated in the first bidders\' conference last week. The procurement for the scheme was launched last month and the framework contracts, which will handle up to 2 billion pounds of subsequent business,are expected to be signed within nine months.

Philippines Biometric ID System Gets Additional Funding - September 14, 2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:20:43 GMT

The multi agency project Unified Multi Purpose ID System is set for the next phase of implementation after receiving 502,534 dollars from the United States government through the US Trade and Development Agency. The next phase of UMID, which started pilot tests late last year, is to create 5,000 biometric cards with electronic chips. Likewise, an automated fingerprint identification system would be fine tuned and integration with a common reference number for the pilot test recipients.

Britons Back Biometric Security - September 13, 2007

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:16:11 GMT

Eight out of ten Britons would support replacing \"chip and PIN\" with fingerprint scans or iris recognition if it would boost security, a survey has found. The poll of 3000 people for life assistance firm CPP found support for biometrics, with nearly a third backing the move because they struggle to remember all their PIN numbers and passwords.

Airport Employees To Get New Biometric Badges - September 10, 2007

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:04:08 GMT

A problem exposed by the investigators may soon be corrected. On Wednesday, city officials announced plans to require all 40,000 airport employees to have biometric security badges. It is essentially a machine that registers their thumb prints. The goal is to keep employees from entering in groups to avoid going through security and to ensure no one uses someone elses ID badge.

Air France to Trial Biometric Boarding Cards - September 6, 2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:04:40 GMT

The French airline has said it plans to trial biometric boarding passes that would allow passengers to be fast-tracked through airport checks using a scan of their fingerprint.

Notts Police Boosts Security with Single Sign-On - August 27, 2007

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:41:40 GMT

Police chiefs decided the old system, where staff used up to 10 different passwords for a range of different applications, was too risky and led to the forgetting of passwords and slow logging on. The force is also considering upgrading the system in the future, enabling staff to enter applications using smartcards and biometric fingerprint data. Other forces, such as Humberside Police, have already implemented biometric data security.

Biometric Identification Introduced to Avoid Duplication in India - August 24, 2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:47:34 GMT

Concerned over increasing misuse of Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards, the Government is likely to introduce biometric solution so that no one can get a duplicate card. On the biometric solution, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said \"it was being considered so that no one could obtain duplicate card\".

Biometric Identity System To Be Launched In Georgia Soon - August 23, 2007

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:24:26 GMT

An ePassport implies range of procedures and systems to prevent identity and passport fraud. The biometric passports would contribute to facilitation of immigration regulations in EU member states for Georgian citizens. The biometric passport has additional security features. A special microchip is embedded in the passport. The microchip includes an e-photo of passport holder along with other personal details. Furthermore, an ePassport could contain fingerprints and information about ophthalmic mucous membrane. An e-signature could be stored in the bio data page as well, which would verify an identity of holder.

UK to Require Fingerprint Visas - August 22, 2007

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:32:45 GMT

People heading for the United Kingdom will soon need to get their fingerprints scanned before they\'re granted a visa. The heightened security measures, which will go into effect in October, may even lead to longer-term visas, UK officials said during a news conference held in Shanghai yesterday to announce the new requirements. When the biometrics begin, UK-bound travelers will need to get their fingers scanned at any of the city\'s 12 visa application centers. UK officials said the major reason for adopting the scans is to prevent the growing problem of international identity fraud and theft.

Biometric Technology Trends in Financial Services Companies - August 20, 2007

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:49:56 GMT

Biometrics offer additional robust security than passwords, Pins, smart cards, tokens, or public key infrastructure (PKI) because they recognize people themselves rather than devices that can be misplaced or robbed and consequently positioned in the hands of unauthorized consumers. Biometric options described include: fingerprint, voice, retina, iris, face, hand, and keystroke dynamics.

Biometric Technology Means Never Having to Worry About School Cafeteria Money Again - August 17, 2007

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:35:01 GMT

The twenty-first century resolution to the problem of secure student identification is biometric technology--the use of fingerprint scan reading to access personal accounts set up in advance by parents. Already instituted in numerous school systems across the nation, it is solving a plethora of school cafeteria problems for both school administrators and parents.

Airport Implements Biometric ID system - August 17, 2007

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:38:13 GMT

With the blink of an eye and touch of a thumb, passengers will be able to cut the security line starting next week at Westchester County Airport. Enrollees in a voluntary passenger screening program will have their own express lane at airport\'s security checkpoint starting Monday, allowing them to bypass others waiting to have their identification and tickets checked. They can head straight to the metal detectors and X-ray machines, where a concierge will help them with their carry-on items.

BioTesting Europe, European Infrastructure for Biometric Testing Launched - August 16, 2007

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:09:20 GMT

An EU-funded project, BioTesting Europe, has begun work on setting up a European infrastructure for the testing and certification of biometrics components and systems. Biometric recognition systems measure the behavioural or physical traits of people. The initiative will work to define standards and a roadmap for biometric programs across Europe.

Biometric Cards for Railway Staff - August 16, 2007

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:17:27 GMT

Security systems are getting upgraded at the office complex of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), South Western Railway (SWR), in Bangalore. Biometric identification systems for the staff, and closed-circuit television cameras, are likely soon. Being the nerve-centre of railway operations in the State, the office complex required a fool-proof security system, said a senior official of the Railways. He said the identity-card based security system was not that effective. The biometric identification system requires the thumb impression of the person concerned to be validated by the system.

M2SYS Partners with SecuGen Corporation to Support Market Leading Hamster Plus Fingerprint Reader with Auto-On Technology - August 14, 2007

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:07:46 GMT

Atlanta, GA - M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric technology research and development firm, announced today its partnership with SecuGen Corporation to support their revolutionary fingerprint reader, the Hamster Plus with Auto-On technology.

Brunei To Issue Biometric Passports - August 14, 2007

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:53:41 GMT

Brunei should be ready by the end of August to issue new biometric passports containing a security chip with facial and fingerprint images, an official said. The passports - embedded with a 72-kilobyte chip containing digital data about its holder\'s face and fingerprint - are scheduled to be available once the project\'s development is completed by the end of this month.

New Biometric Footwear - August 14, 2007

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:39:16 GMT

The brand-new footwear utilizes what is called \"gait biometrics,\" a fancy term for identifying an individual based on signals transmitted from his feet. The idea is that those mysterious \"components\" of the shoe somehow transmit real-time pressure signals to the outside world, and those form the basis of a new dynamic biometric profile. Rather like voice-printing, or dynamic signature capture.

Fingers point the way to digital revolution - August 13, 2007

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:01:58 GMT

Trials are about to start on a new payment method involving a scanner that reads the pattern of veins in your fingers. Customers will simply insert their chosen finger in a biometric scanner that can detect the blood flow through the unique set of veins running through the body of every individual. Once the finger vein pattern is verified, a payment from a selected account is automatically deducted.

Unisys Builds Up Biometric Security - August 13, 2007

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:56:48 GMT

Unisys Australia is banking on increased interest in biometric security systems from government, finance, resource and transport sectors to deliver a double-digit revenue rise this year after a lacklustre 2006.

UK Scientists Working to Help Cut ID Theft Through Biometrics

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:08:31 GMT

The UK’s National Physical Laboratory is at the heart of a new research project that will ensure different biometric security systems can be shown to meet the needs of today’s society.

The Tell Tale Signs of Who You Are - August 9, 2007

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:18:55 GMT

Gadgets that can read fingerprints, scan your eyes and recognize your voice - most of us are now more likely to come across such devices in our everyday lives. No longer the stuff known only to fictional covert operatives, the technology that makes this possible is called biometrics, and it uses computer systems to identify a person by their unique physical or behavioral features.

US-VISIT Opens Renovated Biometric Support Center - August 8, 2007

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:04:29 GMT

US-VISIT last week opened a newly remodeled Biometric Support Center (BSC) in San Diego, Calif. The BSC/West was established in 1995. Initially, it was opened to provide fingerprint verification services to Immigration and Naturalization Service.

A London Nightclub\'s Biometric Velvet Rope - August 6, 2007

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 09:34:16 GMT

The Camden Town nightclub Koko has introduced a new high-tech system to keep tabs on partygoers who leave the club for smoke breaks. Upon leaving the establishment, their fingerprints are scanned; they\'re then allowed seven minutes outside, and then afterward they can re-enter by re-scanning their fingerprint.

Biometric payment mechanisms - August 3, 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:04:26 GMT

The Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS) that operates an infrastructure in Singapore to enable payment via ATM cards has been testing biometric technology for cashless payments. A user has to first register an account with NETS and an authorized bank. Upon registration, the thumbprint of the user is stored in the database and the individual is given a Personal Identification Number (PIN). HThe user then taps his thumbprint on the NETS point-of-sales machine at the time of purchase, which verifies the PIN and the transaction is approved if the print matches. Biometrics technology ensures faster, hassle-free and more secure transactions. This form of payment eliminates the need to carry different credit or debit cards.

Microsoft Patent: Biometric Recognition Used To Personalize Ads

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:08:23 GMT

In the film version of Minority Report, a personalized ad that knows about past purchases greets a character as he enters the Gap. Meanwhile, American Express ads tell Tom Cruise\'s own character that he looks like he needs an escape as he\'s chased by authorities. Now Microsoft has filed for a patent that could eventually help make these advertising scenarios come true. Identification could come from biometric sensors, cameras, or more traditional login methods.

Stromberg Selects M2SYS for Seamless Biometric Technology Interface to Enterprise Time and Attendance Solution - July 31, 2007

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA - M2SYS Technology, an award-winning biometric technology research and development firm, announced today that Stromberg, a subsidiary of, Paychex Inc., and a leading provider of time and attendance solutions, has integrated M2SYS' Bio-SnapON(TM) biometric fingerprint solution into their Web-enabled time and attendance software. The addition of a fingerprinting module to the time-clock solution will increase employee accountability while enabling employers to reduce time and money spent on employee management.

School Uses Fingerprint Scanner to Curb Lunchline - July 30, 2007

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:40:00 GMT

LANCASTER, Calif. An elementary school in Lancaster plans to use a fingerprint scanner to decrease wait time and increase student confidentiality. Biometric fingerprint readers are being used this school year to reduce delays and eliminate costs associated with replacing traditional student ID methods, such as PIN numbers or ID cards, which can easily be forgotten or stolen.

PC Magazine Reviews M2SYS Desktop Biometric Suite - July 26, 2007

Wed, 6 Jun 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA- PC Magazine reviews M2SYS' innovative pc security and password management solution.

NUTRIKIDS Selects M2SYS Fingerprint Software to Instantly Meet Accumulating Demand for Fingerprint Software in School Lunch Lines - July 25, 2007

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA- Leading Provider of School Foodservice Management Products Immediately Adds Biometric Identification Component to POS Software with No Development Work

Nursery Keeps Finger on Pulse with Biometric Technology - July 25, 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Knutsford, UK- Nursery utilizes biometric technology to protect children from unauthorized visitors.

Biometric Technology For Fast Airport Check In - July 23, 2007

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA- Biometric technology is continually evolving and expanding to streamline daily activities. Can biometric technology be utilized to increase security, eliminate long wait times and invasion of privacy, and decrease the stress now associated with traveling by air

Securing Bank's Safe Deposit Boxs

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:37:19 GMT

Biometric software to prevent identity theft during access to safe deposit box in bank. BioTracker fingerprint software could address the problem.

Heathrow Security to Feature Biometric Technology - July 20, 2007

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:40:00 GMT

London - A new biometric security system will be introduced at Heathrow Terminal 5 when it opens in March next year to heighten security and increase airport efficiency.

M2SYS Partners with Gnosis to Provide Biometric Technology for Identification of Medical Patients in Third World Countries - July 20, 2007

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Scottsdale, AZ - In developing countries, proper identification of patients is a fundamental problem that needs to be addressed. These individuals do not have a social security number or address and most do not know their date of birth. Given these facts, M2SYS biometric technology was a perfect fit for fast and positive patient identification.

Lockheed Martin Opens Advanced Biometrics Center in West Virginia - May 17, 2007

Fri, 18 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Rockville, MD,- Lockheed Martin opened the Biometric Experimentation and Advanced Concepts (BEACON) center today in White Hall, WV, to serve as a collaborative center for the corporation, its customers, academia and other industry partners to develop integrated biometrics solutions for both current and future initiatives.

Biometrics to be a Key Enabler of Trusted Transaction Control by 2020

Thu, 17 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Over the next 10 to 15 years the infrastructure to enable mainstream, ubiquitous biometric authentication will be developed. By 2020, Biometrics will be a key enabler of trusted transaction control for data access and flow for consumer, commercial, and government applications.

National ID: Biometrics Pinned to Social Security Cards

Wed, 16 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

The Social Security card faces its first major upgrade in 70 years under two immigration-reform proposals slated for debate this week that would add biometric information to the card and finally complete its slow metamorphosis into a national ID.

M2SYS mentioned in Frost and Sullivan electronics newsletter

Mon, 14 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Frost and Sullivans best pratices e-newsletter.

M2SYS CEO, Mizan Rahman to present at AMAN V May 20th in Dubai, UAE

Fri, 11 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

AMAN series of conferences has been designed to meet the rapidly growing knowledge demand for security systems and technologies, the 5th edition of AMAN 2007 Conference is comprised of a five day program of technical sessions - organized by topic, presented by experts in the field and moderated by our AMAN Scientific Committee members. AMAN 5 Conference is directed toward exploring and analyzing aspects of the most advanced strategic protection systems and technologies exciting today.

Biometric technology could help troops tell friend from foe

Wed, 9 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Picture this: A U.S. service member combs the streets of Baghdad and spies a suspicious figure, one who may be linked to al-Qaida. He needs to know for sure -- and quickly. A small eyepiece attached to his helmet or gun compares the target with a database of thousands of known criminals and alerts him to a match.

DHS intends to integrate biometric exit procedures

Tue, 8 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday (May 4) that it intends to integrate biometric exit procedures into the existing international visitor departure process. The change will make the process of departing the United States more convenient and accessible for international visitors.

Why they fingerprint

Mon, 7 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

The US government has an incredible fingerprint database that it uses to identify potentially troublesome persons coming into the country. The fingerprints are apparently not just of known terrorists, but also appear to be of people that terrorists might have met in various locations. The US is requiring that all ten fingerprints be supplied by visitors to the US, because it appears to be matching latents found through its forensic examination of terrorist meeting spots.

New Study Reveals Password Vulnerabilities and Concerns: Sharing and Abuse Are Common and Can Be Disastrous

Thu, 3 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

A large percent of IT and security executives across different industries reveal a growing concern over the use of password security, as more sophisticated network threats and breaches continue to evolve, according to the latest findings of a new research initiative by DigitalPersona, a leading provider of fingerprint authentication solutions. Seventy-three percent of respondents indicated that password security has become a bigger issue over the last year, and seventy-seven percent stated that a network data breach could be critical or disastrous to their company. With enterprise security breaches on the rise, companies must do more to stop the sharing of passwords amongst colleagues and put formal systems in place to meet security compliance and governance mandates, the study shows.

M2SYS CEO Mizan Rahman exclusive interview on FindBiometrics.com

Tue, 1 May 2007 15:40:00 GMT

M2SYS was recently awarded the prestigous 2007 Biometric Innovation of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan. CEO Mizan Rahman gives you the scoop on M2SYS, the award and how Bio-Plugin continues to impact the biometrics industry.

M2SYS Product Feature: Bio-Tracker

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Bio-Tracker is a Windows-based application that leverages M2SYS robust Bio-Plugin core fingerprint recognition system to quickly and accurately retrieve registered personnel or member profile information. The software allows administrators to input a persons contact information, capture a digital photograph, and enroll his/her fingerprints from a central console. Once a person has been registered, his/her picture and profile data can be instantly displayed from any networked PC using a single fingerprint scan. Bio-Tracker is ideal for personnel location tracking, member or customer identification, and entry/exit monitoring for small, medium, and large organizations,

The changing role of biometrics

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Biometrics is increasingly used by organisations to verify identities, but coupled with quantum cryptography it offers a new range of security benefits

Biometric Technology Trends in Financial Services Companies

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

September the 11th put biometric companies on the map and elevated these technologies to thepoint of revealing them as a panacea for virtually all national safekeeping problems. If biometrics can be cast-off to spot terrorists as they amble through public jamboree spaces, there have to be business applications in financial services. Identity larceny is the utmost nascent crime in the world, in United States of America only, it distraught more than 700,000 individuals in 2001. 60 percent of bank swindle cases concerned company employees, showing financial institutions are not only at jeopardy outwardly, but also from inside these establishments

Beware of geeks bearing gifts

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Office workers and IT professionals are willing to risk company security by giving up their passwords in exchange for a bar of chocolate and a friendly smile, according to a recent survey by UK data security event Infosecurity Europe.

M2SYS Desktop Biometrics Suite Featured in the Globe and Mail

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Yes, there's something you can do to help with that eight-characters-with-at-least-one-capital-letter-and-one-numerical-digit password

Frost & Sullivan Presents M2SYS with Prestigious 2007 North American Biometrics Technology Innovation of the Year Award

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Frost & Sullivan selected M2SYS Technology as the recipient of its 2007 North American Biometrics Technology Innovation of the Year Award for demonstrating technological superiority through its one-of-a-kind Bio-Plugin(TM) solution. This technology has altered the manner in which software developers previously integrated biometric fingerprint technology into their applications, subsequently accelerating its rate of adoption across all segments of the commercial marketplace.

Systems to verify worker IDs set for overhaul

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

The Homeland Security Department is revamping its electronic systems for helping employers verify the identities of workers and for storing biometric and biographic information on people who apply for immigration benefits.

INCITS Study Report on Biometrics in E-Authentication

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

In December 2003, OMB issued M-04-04, E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies. Subsequently, in September of 2004, NIST issued SP800-63, Electronic Authentication Guideline. This document, which forms the technical basis for the US governments eauthentication initiative, part of e-Gov, specifies the requirements, technologies, and protocols to be used at each of the four assurance levels defined in the OMB directive. However, it allowed for a very narrow usage of biometric authentication in this context. As a follow-on, NIST held a workshop on Biometrics in E-Authentication, which spawned a study group within INCITS M1 (consisting of representatives from industry, academia, and government) to investigate and make recommendations regarding how biometrics should be applied in a remote e-authentication environment. This report is the product of that group, which met over a period of 1.5 years.

Check out M2SYS newest optical fingerprint reader!

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

High throughput settings such as fitness clubs or school lunch lines require a fingerprint device that both captures a quality image and will not degrade with frequent usage. The M2-Hamster Reader from M2SYS was designed with these goals in mind and is meeting these challenges with success. Features and Benefits -Compact, ergonomic design ensures consistent image quality -Durable frame and non-membrane based sensor surface -Works well with dry fingers -Compatible with M2SYS Bio-Plugin and Enterprise Biometrics Suite -Reads fingerprints of smaller children -More affordable than other readers in its quality category -Supports multiple readers connected to a single PC

Biometrics 101

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes worldwide. For victims, it's a nightmare. For the rest of us, the mere thought of it causes a strong visceral reaction. People in all walks of life want solutions. In February, in response to increasing concerns about this issue, the Leahy-Specter Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 was introduced into the U.S. Senate. The bill delineates certain responsibilities of merchants who accept personal data, including credit card data. Merchants face the burden of not only securing information they obtain, but also discerning its legitimacy. Accepting payment cards is risky. One of the greatest challenges in card present and card not present environments is determining and documenting that the person presenting a bankcard for payment is actually authorized to use the card. To this end, biometric identification is gaining traction among financial institutions. It is being deployed to safeguard financial transactions in several areas, including ATM access, online banking, and authentication at retail POS and card not present environments.

The Future of Biometrics - Biometrics Market will Exhibit Sustained Growth Through 2020 as Revenues Approach $10 Billion Annually

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Acuity reports that a confluence of factors including the central role of Digital Identity in IT systems, population mobility and workforce decentralization, demand for eGovernment services, ubiquitous reliance on digital transactions, and the inevitability of broadband access everywhere will require a level of authentication available only through the use of biometrics.

Tony Blair - biometric technology integral to securing our borders

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Tony Blair hosted a seminar with leading biometric and immigration experts as the Government published a new strategy for securing the UK's borders. Under the plans, all foreign visitors from outside the EU will give a biometric sample before they arrive at UK shores, or upon arrival. The PM said biometric technology was "integral to securing our borders so identities can be checked and fixed before people leave for Britain." He and John Reid were given a demonstration of biometric data capture equipment before the PM delivered a presentation to delegates about the Government's plans.

M2SYS represented at the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

M2SYS is proud to announce its invitation to attend the quarterly Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force meetings. The meetings are comprised of a whose who of IT security for both the public and private sector. The Atlanta meetings keynote speakers included, Dr. Phyllis A. Schneck VP Research Integration, Secure Computing Corporation and Dmitri Alperovitch Principal Research Scientist, Secure Computing Corporation. The topics included data encryption, data theft, phishing and the need for the public and private sector to collaborate in combating cyber crime. M2SYS looks forward in assisting the Secret Service with our expertise in biometrics. Click Here for more information on the USSS ECTF

Biometric security - a career with a future

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Todd Fortier is banking on the day when ATMs will be required to confirm a user's face, voice or thumbprint before spitting out cash. Fortier, 19, is seeking a degree in biometric security, one of the first such programs in the nation, at Davenport University. He has seen trends in favor of biometrics and is confident he will get into a lucrative field by the time he graduates.

M2SYS Fingerprint Software Eliminates Privacy Concerns and Establishes Success in UK School System through Powerful Biometric Identification Technology

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Recognized Point of Sale Provider Decreases Wait Time, Increases Revenue, and Bolsters Security with Efficient Fingerprint Identification System in School Lunch Lines

Symantec says most phishing attacks originate in U.S.

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

With all the frustration, anger and effort put into stopping the Nigerian 419 scams and others of that nature, it seems to be a common misconception that most phishing occurs in poor areas of the world. On the contrary, it seems most malicious activities on the net around the world originate in the United States. Symantec is touting a figure of 31% as the percentage of attacks in the U.S. Worldwide, with China and Germany in second at 10% and 7%. Beyond that, the U.S. has the most malicious servers as well: Click Here to see how Desktop Biometrics Suite can prevent phishing.

UK Biometric eJumbo Passports Launched

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

March the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) will issue British travellers with the first 48-page jumbo biometric ePassports from its seven regional offices. Ideal for frequent globetrotters, the eJumbo is the latest version of the UK passport, combining the security enhancements of the 32-page ePassport introduced last year with 16 extra pages of space for visas.

Immigration Bill Update: Biometrics for Employment Verification

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Helicopter Association International (HAI) reports a coalition of human resource (HR) organizations have joined other lobbying interests by weighing in on proposed employment verification requirements by advocating that biometric identifiers or other technology be used to help employers confirm job seekers identities. The group is calling for biometric information as a component in any comprehensive immigration bill.

Biometric Encryption (BE): A Positive Sum Technology that Achieves Strong Authentication, Security AND Privacy

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

T The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Ann Cavoukian, Ph.D., and Alex Stoianov, Ph.D., an internationally-recognized biometrics scientist, today announced the publication of their joint research paper, Biometric Encryption: A Positive Sum Technology that Achieves Strong Authentication, Security AND Privacy, available at www.ipc.on.ca

Retailers challenged by credit card theft, security issues: NRF

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:10:00 GMT

Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars spent every year to fight credit card theft and improve security, retailers and consumers still fall victim to breaches. In a conference call organized by the National Retail Federation titled The Real Cost of Security Data, NRF executives discussed the challenges retailers face when dealing with banks on credit card theft. One problem lies in the confusion about what it means to be compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. Click Here to find out how M2SYS can help your business become more PCI compliant.

Biometrics Helping to Identify and Apprehend Immigration Violators in the Mona Passage

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today initial results of a biometric identification pilot program between US-VISIT and the U.S. Coast Guard to target illegal migration in the Mona Passage, a body of water between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Since the start of the pilot program in November 2006, the Coast Guard has interdicted 21 vessels containing 558 undocumented aliens.

Hospitals Called On To Encrypt Patient Data On Laptops Following Theft

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 15:40:00 GMT

The Ontario privacy commissioner scolded hospitals for their lack of protection against patient data theft on Thursday after a month-long investigation was completed following a troubling computer theft. The medical data of 2,900 Toronto hospital patients was stolen when a doctor's car was robbed and his laptop stolen in January.

M2SYS announces release of its newest scanner, M2-Hamster

Thu, 8 Mar 2007 10:10:00 GMT

The M2-Hamster Fingerprint Reader is a durable, low maintenance, optical device that captures very high-quality images. The compact, ergonomic design make the M2-Hamster a perfect fit for all environment types requiring an affordable yet robust device.

M2SYS Delivers Rapid Fingerprint Integration Technology to Support Successful Deployment of Biometrically Controlled Nigerian Voting Project

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Leading Nigerian IT Products Provider Integrates M2SYS Fingerprint Software into Third Party National Voting System for Distribution on Over 10,000 Laptop Computers

PCI DSS auditors see lessons in TJX data breach

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 10:10:00 GMT

TJX Companies Inc. violated some of the basic tenets of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and according to several PCI auditors, it will pay a heavy financial price. They said companies should study the TJX security breach for clear lessons on what not to do with customer data. Click Here for M2SYS security solutions.

In the News: Security and Social Commerce

Security issues and social commerce are making news this week, as one vendor issues a new report outlining vulnerable areas of e-commerce sites while another offers free secure-payment upgrades. Meanwhile, traffic studies and a partnership between IBM and Bazaarvoice show that the influence of networking sites on online sales continues to grow. Click Here for M2SYS security solutions.

What is the UK National Identity Scheme?

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The National Identity Scheme is an easy-to-use and extremely secure system of personal identification for adults living in the UK. Its cornerstone is the introduction of national ID cards for all UK residents over the age of 16. Each ID card will be unique and will combine the cardholders biometric data with their checked and confirmed identity details, called a biographical footprint. These identity details and the biometrics will be stored on the National Identity Register.

M2SYS at upcoming HIMSS 07 health conference and exhibition.

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

M2SYS will be exhibiting at booth 4946 at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference and exhibition February 25th through March 1st. Come join us and see how our technology can aid in HIPPA compliance and increase health pratice efficiencies. Click Here for more information on upcoming M2SYS events. .

Laptops with Chase data stolen

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Five laptop computers containing the Social Security numbers, names, birth dates and other personal information of some former Chase workers were stolen from the Manhattan office of Towers Perrin. Towers Perrin is a benefits-consulting firm that Chase hired as a subcontractor. The banking company is not sure how many workers are affected, said Chase spokesman Jeff Lyttle, but several thousand former employees received letters last week notifying them about the theft. Click Here for more information about Desktop Biometrics Suite and how it can prevent you sensitive data from being leaked even if your laptop is stolen.

UD researchers find support for pay by fingerprint

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Consider it the payment card you cannot lose, one that is enormously convenient, exceptionally secure and always close at hand. It is your fingerprint. And as technology in the field of biometrics advances rapidly, it could become the payment mechanism of choice within a decade, according to researchers at the University of Delaware, who report that a growing number of consumers are willing to use fingerprints to pay in restaurant service settings.

M2SYS Delivers Rapid Fingerprint Integration Technology to Support Successful Deployment of Biometrically Controlled Nigerian Voting Project

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:50:19 GMT

M2SYS Technology announced today that it was selected late in 2006 by a leading Nigerian IT products provider to deliver fingerprint scanners and software for the secure national voting project. After the original local vendor selected for the project faced delays in meeting its timeline for the fulfillment of a portion of needed IT units, Nigerian government officials sought out the help of another company, who turned to M2SYS for assistance.

Mcafee's Top IT Security Concerns For 2007

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:07:19 GMT

The old saying states that the only thing for certain in life is death and taxes. Actually, you can safely add one more to the list: security vulnerabilities. With an army of determined black-hatters coding day and night, we can rest assured that our computer systems will always be under attack. List as the number one security concern, Password-stealing Web Sites. Click Here for more information about how M2SYS can prevent password stealing by eliminating them all together!

Thumbs up to biometrics

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:37:19 GMT

Biometric devices, which use body measurements such as eye scans or fingerprints to determine or verify identity, are experiencing explosive growth.

Worried Consumers Want Biometrics

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:37:19 GMT

A majority of consumers in the United States and the United Kingdom say physical security checks can reduce identity fraud and better secure airports and border crossings, one study suggests.

M2SYS Biometric Times - February 2007 Newsletter released today!

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 20:37:19 GMT

M2SYS' Monthly newsletter Biometric Times is back with another information packed edition. We've got company news, new products as well as special offers! Take a look and subscribe if you haven't already.

Study Finds Biometric Technology Essential to Improving Security Risks

Tue, 6 Feb 2007 15:37:19 GMT

How much do you trust in the security precautions being taken these days to protect your physical and financial well-being? Not much. According to new research from Unisys Trusted Enterprise Index. In their new data, Unisys uncovers that consumers in the US and UK are not very confident in the current processes in place to protect them and would much rather see biometrics used for security measures in the future.

Join M2SYS CEO Mizan Rahman at the 15th Annual Winter Biometrics Summit in Miami, FL February 28th!

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 15:37:19 GMT

M2SYS is proud to announce its invitation to speak at the 15th Annual Biometrics Summit. M2SYS CEO and chief scientist Mizan Rahman will be presenting a case study with VIDA Fitness founder David Von Storch regarding the benefits of biometrics in the fitness industry. Click Here for information about Winter Biometrics Summit 2007.

M2SYS to exhibit at upcoming HIMSS 07 health conference and exhibition.

Thu, 1 Feb 2007 19:30:19 GMT

More Than Two-Thirds of Americans Support Adding Biometrics to Government-Issued Identification

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:57:19 GMT

According to New TRUSTe Study, a Majority of Consumers Want Biometrics on Credit and Debit Cards as Well

Data theft affects T.J. Maxx customers

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:37:19 GMT

Banks and credit card companies scrambled to notify their customers to watch for fraudulent activity after TJX Cos., parent of retailers Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, disclosed thefts of customer data from its computer system. TJX said hackers had broken into a system that handles credit and debit card transactions, as well as checks and merchandise returns for customers in the United States and Puerto Rico and may involve customer accounts from the U.K. and Ireland. Click Here for more information about how M2SYS can secure your data.

Findbiometrics.com 2006 Year In Review. See what 51 leading biometric companies including M2SYS had to say about the year 2006 and its implications in the field of biometrics.

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:57:19 GMT

The response to this year's YIR was outstanding with 51 companies/industry experts responding to our questionnaire. We received responses from Canada, Australia, China, UK, Ireland, Sweden, Mexico, Germany, The Netherlands, France, Korea, Japan and the USA. Hear what the industry leaders thought about 2006 and what 2007 may hold for Biometrics!

Business Solutions Magazine interview with M2SYS President, Michael Trader

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:57:19 GMT

In the September 2006 issue of Business Solutions, we examined the new technologies and market opportunities for VARs selling POS printers. In addition to those new opportunities, there is a growing trend among vendors to recruit ISVs to develop applications tailored to the vendors POS products.

Fewer Regulatory Issues Favor the Emergence of the Asia Pacific Biometrics Market

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:57:19 GMT

The Frost and Sullivan research service titled Asia Pacific Biometrics Market - Investment Analysis and Growth Opportunities provides financial benchmarking analysis of the biometrics industry including ratio analysis, year-to-date performance of Frost and Sullivan Biometrics stocks, and valuation multiples for biometric companies. It further includes the growth monitor that ranks companies based on prospective revenue growth and industry growth outlook and discusses market estimates until 2008. In this research, Frost and Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: non-automated fingerprint identification systems automated fingerprint identification systems facial recognition, hand geometry, voice verification, and signature verification.

eSchool News spotlights M2SYS within its new S.A.F.E or School Actions For Emergencies Section

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:37:19 GMT

The SAFE Center is an online resource developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the eSchool News Network (eSN), with contributions from other relevant education organizations and solution providers. The SAFE Center is for educators and education officials responsible for safeguarding the students, staff, and infrastructure of K-20 education

Schoolhouse Software Selects M2SYS Fingerprint Software to Provide Integrated Biometric Identification System for School Lunch Line POS

M2SYS Technology announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Schoolhouse Software, a leading provider of K-12 lunch line management systems. This partnership will benefit school customers by enabling Schoolhouse to integrate M2SYS' market revolutionizing fingerprint software technology, Bio-Plugin(TM), within their Touch-n-Serv(TM) K-12 school lunch line POS solution. The partnership adds fingerprint authentication to the Schoolhouse product to speed waiting time though lunch lines, eliminate the problems and costs associated with ID cards and lunch tickets, improve record keeping, and prevent human error.

Medical Identity Theft: Providence Health's Serious Pain

Thu, 4 Jan 2007 18:37:19 GMT

Great article spotlighting the serious nature of data vulnerability in the medical field. M2SYS' BioTracker and Dekstop Biometric Suite provide solutions to the ever growing concern of data security. If you're concerned about the vulnerability of your data, see what M2SYS fingerprint solutions can do for you.

M2SYS announces partnership with IT reseller BaxTek Solutions

BaxTek Solutions is a systems integrator in the barcode and data collection industry with a diverse suite of products including RFID, RF Terminals, Printers, Rack Labels, OSHA Signs and Repair Services on your Auto ID Equipment. With BaxTek being a complete systems integrator you gain peace of mind knowing that you are working with a single vendor with the proven track record of recommending, designing, and implementing systems for your critical data capture requirements.

New UK Biometric plans will strengthen immigration controls

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:37:19 GMT

The Home Office is considering compelling foreign nationals in the UK to register their biometric data as part of a new strategic action plan to improve national security and strengthen immigration and border controls.

M2SYS' PC Login Security Product Desktop Biometrics Suite Available for Download

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:37:19 GMT

Have you ever stopped to wonder just how much sensitive information resides on your computer? Or how often you use it to perform an online transaction? Or what functions your children are carrying out when you are not around? With an increased reliance on the computer comes increased risk due to identity fraud, online predators, and a wealth of information at your fingertips. Now, more than ever, the computer has become a way of life at work and at home. And now, more than ever, is the time to protect it. The M2SYS Desktop Biometrics Suite utilizing the M2-S1 Fingerprint Reader offers several features to protect your computer in every aspect of use. Click Here for More Info and Online Demo

Biometrics Could Help Combat Cheating On Exams

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:37:19 GMT

The group that oversees Britain's curriculum andvexamination systems published a report that recommends biometrics, nanotechnology and other high-tech means to combat cheating during academic and professional exams.

M2SYS Invited to Speak at the 15th Annual Winter Biometrics Summit in Miami, FL

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:37:19 GMT

M2SYS Fingerprint Technology to be Integrated into Kodak Global Practice Management Software

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:37:19 GMT

M2SYS Technology announced today it has formed a relationship with Kodak's Dental Systems Group to integrate M2SYS' patent-pending fingerprint software into the KODAK ORTHOTRAC Practice Management Software. As a result, Kodak's customers will be able to secure sensitive patient information and comply with HIPAA requirements, while improving productivity and user experience by eliminating the time, hassle, and headache associated with password management.

VIDA Brings Biometrics To Health Club Experience

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:37:19 GMT

At VIDA Fitness, the latest business venture from Capital City Brewing Co. founder David von Storch, the approach goes beyond basic health and exercise to incorporate the latest electronic wizardry

PCS Revenue Control Systems Selects M2SYS Fingerprint Software to Provide Powerful Biometric Identification Technology for School Cafeterias

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:37:19 GMT

Leading Provider of Foodservice Software Solutions Enhances Product Portfolio with Robust Fingerprint Software Module for Accurate and Efficient Student Identification

Partnership Delivers Rapid Fingerprint Software Integration Solution to Global Marketplace-silex technology america Forms Strategic Alliance with M2SYS Technologies

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:37:19 GMT

Silex Technology America Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with M2SYS Technology, a leading biometric technology research and development firm. M2SYS supports Silex's fingerprint SDK and S1 biometric fingerprint reader with its Bio-Plugin(TM) solution providing a turnkey solution that accelerates the rate of biometric adoption, simplifies integration, and eliminates run-time dependencies.