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Senate panel offers green light to test biometric exit program

21 May 2013 08:01:45 GMT

Aiming to advance a sweeping immigration reform bill by week’s end, senators on the committee considering the legislation planned marathon sessions to complete its edits, as well as the approval Monday of a compromise measure to implement a test system for taking foreign visa holders’ fingerprints when they exit the United States.

Fishermen confounded over delays in biometric cards issue

20 May 2013 12:38:15 GMT

Braving the rough waves of the Bay of Bengal isn't the sole hazard that fishermen of the port town face, as quite half-hour of them have to be compelled to additionally cope with the questioning of coastal security forces thanks to the dearth of biometric cards.

Tanzanian electoral officials address biometric voter registration concerns

17 May 2013 12:30:47 GMT

Tanzanian election officials reiterated intentions to use biometric voter registration for the 2015 elections and explained how the machines would be used.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit M2SYS at this Year’s NAHAM Conference”

15 May 2013 12:55:58 GMT

M2SYS will be exhibiting (Booth #219) at this year’s annual NAHAM conference in Atlanta. Stop by our booth to see a demo of our RightPatient Hybrid Biometrics patient identification solution

Using biometric technology to combat medical identity theft

14 May 2013 15:51:17 GMT

Cases of identity theft sometimes revolve around stolen credit cards and bank accounts. However lately, stolen identities are being employed for medical treatment. An Ohio man recently indicted on identity theft charges is claimed to have used another person’s identity to induce over $300,000 in medical treatment.

May Tweet Chat on Biometric Technology Welcomes Maxine Most from Acuity Market Intelligence

13 May 2013 13:48:41 GMT

M2SYS Technology welcomes Maxine Most from Acuity Market Intelligence for May’s tweet chat on biometric technology

National ID system comes a step nearer to reality when 'plan for biometric database of all Americans' is disclosed in immigration bill under review within the Senate

13 May 2013 09:22:34 GMT

The immigration bill under review by the Senate Judiciary Committee could mandate the creation of a national biometric database to identify residents within the U.S.

PayPal wants to get rid of passwords in favor of biometric security

12 May 2013 11:42:27 GMT

While passwords are the means of the land on the internet, PayPal’s chief info security officer Michael Barrett says that passwords and PINs are obsolete and that we would like a replacement standard for security on computers and therefore the internet. Barrett thinks that subsequent step is fingerprint scanners that he believes can debut on smartphones at some point this year.

Biometric Technology Combats Medical identity theft

10 May 2013 09:53:23 GMT

Data breaches at hospitals might cost the U.S. health-care industry as much as $7 billion a year, according to the Ponemon Institute, Michigan. and that doesn’t count the unknown value of fallacious use of data from lost or purloined insurance cards and drivers licenses. HCA Holdings (HCA) hospitals in London and lots of U.S. providers have a solution: using biometric technology to verify patient identities.

Demand for security analytics increases in Singapore

7 May 2013 19:05:51 GMT

The demand for security analytics, like facial recognition software system, in Singapore has been increasing within the past few years. a lot of businesses and establishments have an interest in such software system and demand is additionally expected to rise within the next 3 years.

Trinidad and Tobago to roll out biometric system in July

7 May 2013 05:09:10 GMT

Trinidad and Tobago’s minister for Social Development has announced that a biometric system are going to be introduced to cut back crime which citizens receiving State grant ought to register enroll Republic’s Direct Deposit programme.

UN Approves funding to support anti-piracy efforts in Somalia, includes biometrics

6 May 2013 16:15:46 GMT

The United Nations trust fund for the Fight against Piracy has recently approved a package of projects in support of anti-piracy efforts in Somalia and different affected States within the region. The new projects, among different aspects, embody a system of biometric identification to support and monitor fisheries resources.

Fingerprint background check is must for baby-sitters in Georgia

3 May 2013 13:16:12 GMT

Georgia’s governor, Nathan Deal has signed a bill into law that will see national fingerprint and criminal record searches performed for day care workers.

State of the art technology behind SA’s social grants

30 Apr 2013 17:28:00 GMT

The latest biometric technology utilized by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) to pay out social grants to concerning 16 million beneficiaries on a monthly basis is proving to be a worthy investment in creating life easier for beneficiaries of social grants.

Iris Scans Seen Shrinking $7 Billion Medical Data Breach

29 Apr 2013 16:29:49 GMT

Iris biometrics for patient identification in healthcare is increasing at hospitals all across the globe. Learn more about how this technology is being used and how it is helping to lower medical identity theft, duplicate medical records, and overlays in healthcare.

EC conceive to justify voting without biometric verification backfires

29 Apr 2013 02:43:17 GMT

Obvious tries by the Lawyers of the Electoral Commission to justify the widespread prevalence of voting without biometric verification, earlier today, backfired badly as the main witness for the petitioners, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, verified that the apparent justification couldn't stand the test of the facts behind the case.

Capriles challenges Venezuelan election result, demands full audit including fingerprint records

28 Apr 2013 16:44:51 GMT

Following the death of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, an election was held within the country and Chavez’s hand-picked successor, Nicolás Maduro won the election by but a pair of p.c and currently Henrique Capriles Radonski, leader of the opposition, is demanding an audit of the complete election as well as fingerprints stored within the election register.

Taiwanese Ministry planning to implement biometric system in place by December

26 Apr 2013 16:22:41 GMT

The Ministry of the Interior of Taiwan has announced that it will begin using a biometric system at border control points, as soon as the end of this year.

RadioShack® Deploys M2SYS Technology’s Biometrics Identification Software for Second Hand Merchandise Buy-Back Program

23 Apr 2013 16:41:41 GMT

RadioShack® has decided to deploy M2SYS’ biometric identification software to track customers participating in their second hand merchandise program to prevent fraud and establish a concrete audit trail.

The Rise of Photographs for Accurate Patient ID

20 Apr 2013 06:37:52 GMT

Healthcare facilities are increasingly using photographs for more accurate patient ID in settings such as patient registration, radiology, oncology, medication disbursement and more. Learn more about how healthcare is using photographs for more accurate patient ID.

Biometric System Coming to Tanzania for 2015 Election

19 Apr 2013 11:07:31 GMT

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has started the process of introducing the biometric voter registration according to the PM.

Topics and Questions Released for April #biometricchat Tweet Chat on Biometric Technology

18 Apr 2013 04:19:24 GMT

Please join us for April’s #biometricchat tweet chat on biometric technology when we welcome Zack Martin from Avisian Publications to answer some questions about the biometrics industry. Read this blog post for a summary of the questions and topics we will cover on April the 25th at 11:00 a.m. EDT.

Biometrics to soon replace passwords?

16 Apr 2013 06:10:08 GMT

Biometrics is a technology that has been in the making for some time now. Over the years of its development, its accuracy has been questioned at times, but as technology progresses, there have been significant strides made in the field.

Facial biometrics sector to reach $2.9 billion by 2018

15 Apr 2013 05:28:02 GMT

This raise will primarily be driven by growing security concerns against the backdrop of increasing terrorist attacks, racial and ethnic disturbances, campus violence, random shootouts, riots, burglary, and physical assaults.

Facial Recognition Defense Workshop: A Make-Up Tutorial

12 Apr 2013 06:25:17 GMT

As part of his MFA at NYU’s International Telecommunications Program, NYC artist Adam Harvey developed CV Dazzle (short for computer vision dazzle) using one of the common algorithms used in facial recognition software that measures images for variations in light and shadow to indicate if a human face is present.

Broad Outlines of Senate Immigration Agreement Emerge

11 Apr 2013 10:00:18 GMT

A bipartisan group of senators has largely agreed on a broad immigration bill that would require tough border measures to be in place before illegal immigrants could take the first steps to become American citizens, according to several people familiar with drafts of the legislation.

M2SYS Hosts April #Biometricchat Tweet Chat on Biometric Technology 04/25/13

10 Apr 2013 14:22:13 GMT

M2SYS Technology will host its monthly tweet chat on biometric identification technology on April 25th when they welcome Zack Martin from Avisian publications to discuss the global growth of the industry and more.

UAE ID programme model for the world, security experts say

10 Apr 2013 09:18:30 GMT

Security, counter-terrorism and military experts speaking at a conference at the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research said the Government's approach in collecting biometric data and securing its interests was an example that should be followed by other nations.

Berkeley researchers replace passwords with passthoughts by reading your mind

9 Apr 2013 11:29:01 GMT

In the future, instead of trying to type your mixed-case, numbers-and-punctuation on a painfully small smartphone screen, logging in might be as simple as thinking of your password — or passthoughts, if you will.

NHIS to verify claims using biometric system

5 Apr 2013 06:44:52 GMT

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) will, from May this year, begin verifying claims from its service providers through a biometric system to reduce fraud.

Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing Market Worth $12.21 Billion by 2018

4 Apr 2013 09:09:40 GMT

According to a new market research report Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing Market (2013 - 2018): By Technology (RFID, IR, Capacitive); Product (Biometric, Gaming, Smartphone); Application (Healthcare, Consumer Electronics, Automotive); Geography (Americas, EMEA, & APAC), the total touchless sensing and gesture recognition market is expected to reach $15.02 billion by 2018 growing at a CAGR of 34.94% from 2013 to 2018.

Basuki to Sanction Fake ID Card Makers

3 Apr 2013 07:13:52 GMT

Jakarta Deputy Governor threatens to give sanction to those who make fake ID cards to residents who are not native Jakarta residents wanting to enjoy the benefits of Jakarta Health Card (KJS) and Jakarta Smart Card (KJP).

M2SYS Technology Hires Bill Dumont as Executive Vice President of Global Sales

2 Apr 2013 07:13:46 GMT

M2SYS Technology hired Bill Dumont as Executive Vice President of Global Sales today. The former Senior VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing at Cross Match Technologies brings with him extensive hands-on Experience of developing large-scale government and commercial biometric identity management projects in both industrialized and emerging markets across the globe.

What You Should Know About Biometric Devices and Privacy

2 Apr 2013 11:29:00 GMT

Biometric devices can be a godsend. For example, Fitbit will help you manage your workout in a way that simple guessing never will.

Biometric Identification in health care for increased patient safety

1 Apr 2013 16:28:01 GMT

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC is using the RightPatient™ iris biometric patient identification system to increase patient safety. Learned why they switched from palm vein to iris biometrics and some of the results they have achieved.

US to provide Maldives with cost-free border control system

31 Mar 2013 09:47:52 GMT

The US government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maldives government to provide it with a border system after several years of uncertainty and legal wrangling over the future of the country's immigration controls.

European ports upgrade their biometric solutions

29 Mar 2013 10:10:07 GMT

Alfapass, the provider of the security smart card system at the Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge in Belgium, is replacing an older hand geometry biometric system at the ports' registration stations with Lumidigm V-Series multispectral imaging fingerprint readers.

March #biometricchat with Cyrille Bataller from Accenture

28 Mar 2013 12:38:19 GMT

This month, we will be discussing the use of Biometrics for Border Control, Visa Applications & Voter Registration.

Group Demands Adoption of Biometrics for 2015 Elections

28 Mar 2013 07:05:22 GMT

As the 2015 general elections draw nearer, achieving credible polls in the country may be dependent on the introduction of a digital electoral process.

Law enforcement, NIST making fingerprint files easier to search

27 Mar 2013 09:43:08 GMT

Law enforcement agencies could soon have a quicker way to compare and match fingerprints, now that a working group of local, state and federal agencies has developed a standard set of features for fingerprint identification, and technical specifications for the standards have been published to enable interoperability between automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS).

Malawi biometric voter registry put on hold

25 Mar 2013 09:48:16 GMT

The Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) says it has shelved plans regarding the implementation of the biometric voter registration system, saying it will, for the purposes of the 2014 tripartite elections, use the current paper-based solution of capturing voters in the field.

Interoperability for automated fingerprint ID systems

22 Mar 2013 16:47:30 GMT

A new set of publications from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) could make it easier, faster, and most importantly, more reliable, for forensic examiners to match a set of fingerprints with those on file in any database, whether local, state, or national.

Everybody wants an Aadhaar card. But why?

21 Mar 2013 09:13:35 GMT

Many Bangaloreans seem to believe UID registration is mandatory and are queueing up to get the Aadhaar card. But why are they so eager? Who is asking for the ID?

Finger-pointing begins over biometric device failures in Kenyan election

20 Mar 2013 09:01:37 GMT

The South African company that provided Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)with the biometric devices used in the country's presidential elections earlier this month says it can't be blamed for a failure by election officers to use the gadgets properly.

Britain's passport and ID service seeks facial recog tech suppliers Contract worth up to £16m over five years

19 Mar 2013 07:03:31 GMT

The Home Office plans to spend up to £16m on facial recognition technology for the Identity and Passport Service.

#biometricchat with Cyrille Bataller from Accenture

18 Mar 2013 08:29:42 GMT

Topics for March's: large biometric technology deployments

TAG Names Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia

15 Mar 2013 06:32:11 GMT

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia M2SYS Technology was one of them.

March #biometricchat to Discuss the use of Biometrics For Border Control, Visa Applications & Voter Registration

14 Mar 2013 15:30:15 GMT

M2SYS Technology announced Cyrille Bataller from Accenture as their guest for March's Tweet chat on biometrics to discuss the use of biometrics for border control, visa application processing, voter registration and more. Join the chat on March the 28th at 11 am EDT, follow hashtag #biometricchat.

167m Nigerians to benefit from NIMC e-ID

14 Mar 2013 06:48:21 GMT

NIMC is to issue National Identity Numbers to duly registered persons in the country which will consists of recording of an individual's demographic data and capture of 10 fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture and digital signature.

WHY HAVEN’T BIOMETRICS REPLACED PASSWORDS YET?

13 Mar 2013 11:57:55 GMT

Isn't security a problem that biometrics can solve? Biometric technologies allow access based on unique and immutable characteristics about ourselves -- ideally something that can't be stolen or faked.

M2SYS Technology Appoints Steve Runyan as VP of Sales for Their Workforce Solutions Division

12 Mar 2013 13:02:59 GMT

M2SYS Technology welcomes Steve Runayan as VP of Sales for their workforce solution division. Steve brings experience, talent, and deep market knowledge to the global biometric identity management company.

U.S. Vision Deploys M2SYS Technology’s RightPunch™ PC-based Biometric Time Clock to Increase Workforce Optimization

26 Feb 2013 15:06:30 GMT

M2SYS Technology announced today that U.S. Vision has deployed its RightPunch™ PC-based biometric time clock attendance system. The biometric time clock seamlessly interfaces with U.S. Vision’s Kronos timekeeping software and allows employees to clock in and out through biometric authentication, optimizing labor tracking performance.

Mandatory Biometric Voter Registration Introduced in Philippines

25 Feb 2013 12:47:27 GMT

President Benigno Aquino has signed a law making it mandatory for voters to register their biometric information with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

M2SYS Hosts February #biometricchat Tweet Chat With the Center For Global Development

22 Jan 2013 15:50:40 GMT

M2SYS Technology was pleased to have Alan Gelb and Julia Clark from The Center for Global Development as their special guests for February's tweet chat on biometric technology (hashtag #biometricchat). Alan and Julia discussed their recent working paper, "Identification for Development: The Biometrics Revolution" which addressed the use of biometric technology in third world countries to promote economic development.

The Potential of Biometric Patient Identification to Identify “Mystery” Patients

29 Jan 2013 16:44:47 GMT

As healthcare continues the struggle to identify "mystery" patients, biometric patient identification technology offers a practical solution to not only identify the patients, but lower hospital liability, increase patient safety, and possibly help to solve potential crimes. Healthcare biometrics patient identification applications can also be used with mobile devices to identify patients bedside.

Privacy and Biometrics - Where are we in 2013? January's #biometricchat Explores the Issues

3 Jan 2013 16:10:27 GMT

Join us on January the 10th for #biometricchat where we will discuss the latest progress and issues on privacy and biometrics.

Health Industry Has Made Little Progress in Curbing Data Breaches

6 Dec 2012 04:39:44 GMT

Although hospitals have reported a drop in the number of healthcare data breaches, physician practices are still struggling. Read this article for more information.

The Joint Commission Publishes Patient and Worker Safety Monograph

28 Nov 2012 15:03:30 GMT

This monograph is intended to stimulate greater awareness of the potential synergies between patient and worker health and safety activities. Using actual case studies, it describes a range of topic areas and settings in which opportunities exist to improve patient safety and worker health and safety activities. This monograph is designed to bridge safety-related concepts and topics that are often siloed within the specific disciplines of patient safety/quality improvement and occupational health and safety.

Surry Co. hospital uses iris recognition to identify patients

21 Nov 2012 16:03:13 GMT

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital adopts RightPatient iris biometrics patient identification system to help increase patient safety, prevent duplicate medical records, and eliminate patient fraud.

Healthcare Data Integrity and Interoperability Standards Podcast – John Donnelly

13 Nov 2012 03:53:47 GMT

M2SYS interviewed John Donnelly, President of IntePro Solutions in Colonia NJ and an expert in healthcare technology standards, interoperability and innovation about data integrity and data standardization protocols in the context of the shift to electronic medical records and the subsequent data sharing across health information exchanges.

Texas State University to patent and license oculomotor biometrics

31 Oct 2012 12:42:34 GMT

A researcher at Texas State University has developed a new eye scanning method that arguably can’t be fooled by fake images. Using eye movement and oculomotor plant metrics as a mode of identification, the technology is expected to answer critics assertions that biometric identification systems can be easily fooled.

November #biometricchat Features @EyeLockCorp to Discuss Iris Biometrics Technology

30 Oct 2012 05:00:59 GMT

Join M2SYS Technology for their November Twitter chat discussing iris biometrics with Jeff Carter from eyeLock Corporation. Date: 11/01/12 Time: 11:00 am EDT Hashtag - #biometricchat

Biometric Patient ID Technology: Is it the Future of Patient Access?

18 Oct 2012 16:18:44 GMT

Now is the time for healthcare to evaluate using biometrics for patient identification.

UAE holds world’s largest biometric database

15 Oct 2012 17:13:21 GMT

The population register of Emirates ID has over 103 million digital fingerprints and over 15 million digital facial recognition records, which includes multiple records of each UAE resident, and digital signatures as of October 11, senior officials said.

The Effect of Fraud, Theft and Inaccurate Patient Identification on Healthcare

25 Sep 2012 16:45:49 GMT

Total healthcare spending in the U.S. is the highest of any other country in the world. Recent figures estimate that approximately 17.3% of GDP is spent on healthcare and medical costs are rising faster than wages or inflation. Furthermore, it is estimated that 20% to 30% of healthcare spending is a “waste,” yielding no benefit to patients and driving costs even higher.

Biometric Authentication: How It Works

11 Sep 2012 17:59:25 GMT

Passwords are potentially the weakest link in your organization's information security systems. Biometric authentication technologies promise a more secure alternative.

Scan your finger: gym access granted

4 Sep 2012 19:29:46 GMT

Biometric finger scanners might be the new solution for students who frequently forget or lose their CATcards.

Is Biometrics the Answer to Healthcare Data Integrity?

4 Sep 2012 17:35:17 GMT

As more hospitals and healthcare systems migrate to computerized physician order entry and electronic health records, and more health information exchanges are built to coordinate care across networks, many are raising concerns about how to effectively manage data integrity to ensure it is kept free from corruption, modification or unauthorized access.

Biometric Authentication: How It Works

29 Aug 2012 02:24:12 GMT

Passwords are potentially the weakest link in your organization's information security systems. Biometric authentication technologies promise a more secure alternative. Thanks to the staff at eWeek for including us as a trusted vendor of biometric identification resources!

August #biometricchat is this Thursday, August the 23rd at 11 am EST

20 Aug 2012 08:39:37 GMT

M2SYS Technology will be hosting August's #biometricchat Twitter chat this Thursday Aug 23rd at 11 a.m. EST. Special guest will be Bio-key International to discuss using biometrics for single sign-on (SSO) and how data breaches have changed the way that businesses protect their data.

M2SYS Technology Partners with ABT Security Systems to Deliver Biometric Time and Attendance Systems and Identity Management Solutions

14 Aug 2012 08:28:03 GMT

M2SYS issued a News Release today announcing their partnership with Australian based ABT Security Systems to help promote biometric identification solutions for retail point of sale, workforce management, and single sign-on data security. The partnership will help to accelerate the global adoption of biometrics and educate customers on the value and benefits of using biometric identity management tools to stop fraud and waste and create strong audit trails.

Biometric bracelet could send remote-monitoring data to EHRs

10 Aug 2012 08:13:28 GMT

Medical technology is advancing at an incredible pace. Researchers at Dartmouth College are developing a biometric bracelet that can send signals to a medical device that would properly match data from medical devices to the correct patient medical record. The technique matches a person\'s unique physiologic response to a weak signal as it travels through tissues--known as bioimpedance. This is amazing technology!

M2SYS Releases its First Free Podcast - Topic is Patient Identification in Healthcare

09 Aug 2012 15:41:45 GMT

M2SYS is happy to announce the release of its first free learning podcast. The first podcast covers patient identification in healthcare and features special guest Nancy Farrington from Main Line Health in Broomall, PA. Nancy has over 30 years of experience in the industry and spent some time with us discussing challenges, risks, costs, and technology remedies to improve this critical aspect of quality healthcare.

M2SYS Technology introduced Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)

23 Jan 2012 06:26:34 GMT

M2SYS AFIS matching software is available as a ready-to-use biometric solution with server hardware or as biometric software that will run on a regular PC. The solution supports ISO and ANSI fingerprint template standards and full NIST and FBI IAFIS search compatibility.

University of Maine Deploys @M2SYS Palm Vein Scanners for Student Check-In at Dining Halls

10 Jan 2012 06:24:30 GMT

University using the M2SYS Hybrid Bio-SnapOn™ Platform with Palm Vein Scanner and Bio-Hyperpliance™ Multi-Biometric Identification Matching Server

California State University, Fresno Association, Inc. Using M2SYS RightPunch Palm Vein Biometrics to Track Employee Time and Attendance

13 Dec 2011 06:23:45 GMT

California State University, Fresno Association, Inc. Implements M2SYS RightPunch Palm Vein Biometric Employee Identification Technology with Kronos Time and Attendance Software

@M2SYS Partners with RedPrairie to Offer PC-based Biometric Time Clocks for Employee Time and Attendance

29 Nov 2011 06:22:53 GMT

Partnership Designed to Broaden RightPunch™ PC-Based Biometric Time Clock Deployments for RedPrairie Time and Attendance Software Customers

@M2SYS Launches First Tweet Chat on Biometric Technology #biometricchat

4 Oct 2011 06:21:57 GMT

Chat Designed to Open International Communication Channels about Technology. Discussions will Focus on Issues, Challenges, Accomplishments and Future Applications.

@M2SYS and Retail Pro Unite to Promote Biometrics for Retail Point of Sale (POS)

13 Sep 2011 06:21:02 GMT

Partnership Enables Retailers to Leverage Biometrics to Reduce Shrink, Reinforce Loss Prevention and Strengthen PCI Compliance

@M2SYS Receives Frost & Sullivan 2011 North American New Product Innovation Award for Hybrid Biometric Platform™

2 Aug 2011 06:19:54 GMT

Prestigious Award Honors Innovation, Technological Expertise, Value Added Features and Potential to Boost Customer Return on Investment (ROI)

Veins in palms scanned to reduce medical errors at NYC hospital

28 Jul 2011 01:07:01 GMT

A New York City hospital has stopped asking many patients to dig out health insurance cards and fill in endless forms, instead identifying them by scanning the unique lattice of veins in their palm.

M2SYS CEO/CTO Mizan Rahman Named One of 2011's "Technology Innovators of the Year" by InfoWorld

12 Jul 2011 06:18:26 GMT

Award Recognizes Technologists with Exceptional Vision and Execution to "Push Their Organizations in Bold New Directions"

Biometric taxi service at airport

25 Jul 2011 08:24:12 GMT

On the lines of London and Singapore international airports, Delhi government has finally put the much-longed biometric pre-paid taxi operation system in place.

National Identity Management Commission Uncovers 4000 Ghost Workers

24 Jul 2011 07:30:32 GMT

4000 ghost workers have been found on the payroll of the National Identity Management since it completed its biometric data capture exercise.

EC wants GH¢32 million more for biometric registration

19 Jul 2011 01:17:03 GMT

The Electoral Commission (EC)says it needs an additional GH¢32 million to successfully execute the production of a biometric voters register.

M2SYS CEO/CTO Mizan Rahman Named One of 2011's "Technology Innovators of the Year" by InfoWorld

13 Jul 2011 04:34:05 GMT

Award Recognizes Technologists with Exceptional Vision and Execution to "Push Their Organizations in Bold New Directions"

Qqest Teams Up with M2SYS to Add Biometric Technology at the Desktop to TimeForce Time and Attendance System

9 Feb 2011 22:45:05 GMT

Time and Attendance Customers Can Boost Security, Efficiencies

Is Biometric Technology An Unnecessary Intrusion Or A Promising Marketing Tool?

8 Feb 2011 22:12:12 GMT

How soon will facial recognition biometric technology be used to identify you? Actually, it may have already but you just didn\'t know it....read our blog post for some interesting applications of facial recognition technology and the questions that it raises.

Israelis to receive expedited clearance in US airports

8 Feb 2011 06:31:02 GMT

Israel joins US program that will allow travelers go through automated biometrics checks upon arrival

US, Canada Announce New Joint Border Effort

5 Feb 2011 23:19:47 GMT

Referred to as the North American security "perimeter," it involves use of advanced biometric technology to track travelers, and steps to eliminate burdensome regulatory barriers that Obama said can stifle trade and job creation.

Australia’s biometric collection for visas coming to Sri Lanka

5 Feb 2011 23:04:43 GMT

The Australian Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen, has announced the intentions of the country to move forward with biometric data collection for visa applications in Sri Lanka.

City Pursues Fingerprint Check for Prescriptions

22 Dec 2010 03:26:06 GMT

People in one valley city may have to give their fingerprints before they can pick up certain drugs at pharmacies.

California University Campus Reports 300% Return On Investment After First Year Of Using Biometric Technology

9 Nov 2010 05:37:24 GMT

Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Implements M2SYS Biometric Technology with Kronos Time and Attendance Software

Biometrics at Sea

8 Nov 2010 22:45:06 GMT

The Coast Guard wants to expand its success at using biometrics to stop migrants from entering the United States illegally by adapting this sophisticated technology for ensnaring terrorists who try to come ashore.

School buses get high-tech with biometrics

4 Nov 2010 06:47:12 GMT

As a way to keep school children from getting off at the wrong stops, a San Diego-area school district plans to introduce a new school bus monitoring system that uses biometrics, USA Today recently reported.

Biometrics now being shared by all counties in the state

3 Nov 2010 04:56:30 GMT

This information sharing capability is part of Secure Communities—ICE’s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of criminal immigrants.

Tech Schools Experiences

2 Nov 2010 06:15:29 GMT

Biometric software package from M2SYS Technology is becoming employed with PowerLunch point of sale (POS) cafeteria computer software at numerous PowerSchool customer district faculties all through the country for accurate and indisputable monitoring of meal credits. Bio-SnapOn, a biometric fingerprint recognition technique from M2SYS Technology, enables colleges making use of the PowerLunch module of PowerSchool to setup a secure, reliable fingerprint process to more accurately and efficiently identify students. Together, PowerLunch and Bio-SnapOn assist to facilitate fast and unequivocal lunch line check outs that interface easily with back end accounting and inventory systems.

M2SYS Technology Strikes Biometric Partnership With H.P.C. Informatique in Benin

27 Oct 2010 09:08:37 GMT

Partnership Designed to Meet Growing Demand for Biometric Technology in West Africa

Brazil used biometrics in its recent elections

6 Oct 2010 07:48:33 GMT

In what was an undoubtedly large and complex election, Brazil used biometrics to prevent voter fraud and ballot stuffing.

LAUSD to use fingerprint scans for school lunches

3 Oct 2010 11:27:10 GMT

Los Angeles Unified officials hope a new plan allowing students to purchase school meals with a simple press of a finger will save money, speed up long cafeteria lines and reduce the headaches caused by forgotten lunch money.

Top 5 Misconceptions about Biometric Security

30 Sep 2010 11:12:11 GMT

Security continues to be one of the great challenges of the 21st century, and the threats are only growing. I've already discussed some of the risks social media use poses, and much has been written on the fallibility of passwords. Could biometrics be the silver bullet?

Canada to use biometrics to secure its borders

24 Sep 2010 11:11:30 GMT

Canada Immigration has announced a new five-year plan to institute a secure, biometrics-based border entry system to protect the nation from illegal immigrants.

Uzbekistan to apply biometric passport in 2011

20 Aug 2010 10:30:38 GMT

Under the decree, biometric passports will be introduced in Uzbekistan from Jan.1, 2011.

False Rejection Rate – What Does It Mean And Why Should I Care?

20 Aug 2010 10:00:54 GMT

You decided you want to use biometrics in your business. Check. You have researched what biometric readers are available and decided on one. Check. You have solicited price quotes from biometric providers based on your project specifications. Check. You asked all of the right questions to the biometric providers about which biometric reader is best for your unique situation. Fail.

Biometric system used to identify aliens who commit crimes

18 Aug 2010 09:59:07 GMT

On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement began using a new biometric information sharing capability in Pulaski County that helps federal immigration officials identify aliens who have committed a crime.

NZ, Australia sharing fingerprint data

16 Aug 2010 09:58:13 GMT

New Zealand and Australian immigration officials have begun sharing fingerprint information, hoping to crack down on people using false identity papers.

Volunteering In Your Community – What It Means To Give Back

10 Aug 2010 11:36:34 GMT

Recently, some of the M2SYS staff had an opportunity to give back to the community through volunteering with an Atlanta based non-profit organization called HomeStretch who helps homeless families to get back on their feet and into permanent, sustainable housing. Some of us chipped in helping to paint the inside of a house being rehabilitated and others spent time outside cutting grass, weed eating and doing general landscaping.

Biometric Solutions For School Lunch Line Point Of Service

10 Aug 2010 11:31:39 GMT

Modern day lunch line point of sale (POS) software requirements must transcend the ability to just ring up a sale and generate a receipt. There are a host of areas that school food service POS technology must address ranging from quick and accurate check outs to the security of students necessitating a flexible and agile POS system that interfaces easily with back end accounting and inventory systems.

Afghan-Pakistan agreement puts biometrics at border

5 Aug 2010 09:30:53 GMT

A recent agreement between government officials in Pakistan and Afghanistan will set up a system to exchange biometric identification data to protect against smuggling across the border.

Now, your children too will be fingerprinted

5 Aug 2010 08:55:50 GMT

Your children too will be subject to biometric scans for Unique Identification (UID) number

Vein scanners to replace recreation passes in Montgomery

4 Aug 2010 09:45:37 GMT

"You kind of always have your finger with you," said Robin Riley, a division chief in the Department of Recreation.

U.K. Border Agency approves Pearson's test security methods

4 Aug 2010 09:25:13 GMT

Students who want to study in the United Kingdom must prove their proficiency in English before being granted a student visa; Pearson, the authors of the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), relies on multiple layers of biometrics -- palm vein scanning, digital signatures, and test day digital photographs of applicants -- to ensure that those who take the test are who they say they are

Why Biometrics Is A Great Solution For Club And Membership Management

3 Aug 2010 10:44:07 GMT

The advent of biometrics has revolutionized the way that membership organizations have addressed these areas of concern and established itself as a mainstream, value added solution to the growing concerns borne by member driven institutions.

VOTER REGISTER: INEC TO TAKE EYE, FINGER DATA

2 Aug 2010 10:43:16 GMT

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday said that it would prevent multiple and fictitious names in the new voter register through the use of biometric database.

Biometrics best way to store data safely in India, experts

27 Jul 2010 12:06:29 GMT

NEW DELHI: As the country's economy is on the rise, experts today said biometrics is the only way to store data in a safe manner in a vast country like India and the unique identity numbers will provide that security.

M2SYS Releases Multi-Modal Hybrid Biometric Platform™

26 Jul 2010 04:25:01 GMT

Hybrid Biometrics™ Solution Offers Choice of Fingerprint, Finger Vein, Palm Vein and Iris Recognition From a Single Biometric Software Integration

Hey Buddy –You Sure Throw A Mean Punch

1 Jul 2010 05:21:12 GMT

What is “Buddy Punching” and why should I be concerned about it?

Puerto Ricans targeted in massive ID theft schemes

28 Jun 2010 09:49:30 GMT

Documents stolen from Puerto Rico have shown up in fraud-ring busts in Delaware and Ohio and immigration raids on meatpacking plants from Texas to Florida. No government or law enforcement official can put a dollar amount on the illegal trade, but documents are so valuable that addicts on the island trade their own documents for drugs.

Let's get experts to test evidence

28 Jun 2010 09:44:52 GMT

We learned, thanks to diligent reporting, that a fingerprint technician was actually disciplined by HPD for identifying the wrong person in, of all things, a murder case. I refer here to the case of Manuel Guerra. The top folks at HPD deserve credit for finally trying to be transparent about their problems. However, these problems have been ongoing for far too long. Transparency may help identify the problem, but so far these problems have never truly been fixed.

Internet authorities adopt new .org security

25 Jun 2010 10:29:20 GMT

Org, which is monitored by the Washington-based Public Interest Registry, is the first generic domain name system (DNS) to adopt the extra measures, but others, such as .com and .net, are expected to follow.

White House to give identity management a push

25 Jun 2010 10:28:32 GMT

So now, the Obama administration is trying its hand at promoting identity management. Officials believe a new comprehensive strategy for secure online transactions would do what others fell short in the past.

Fingerprint scans for visitors at day nursery

24 Jun 2010 11:46:42 GMT

Visitors to Bolton Day Nursery will soon find themselves having to undergo fingerprint scanning at the door, while all mobile phones will be banned from the nursery, and no parent will be allowed in without a child collection password.

Cop accused of trying to lure girl

24 Jun 2010 11:45:22 GMT

The fifth grader ignored him and ran to her grandparents’ house. Police say the girl's grandfather then got in his car and followed the suspect to write down his license plate number.

Labour spending for ID cards totals near £300m

23 Jun 2010 06:03:36 GMT

In 2006, the scheme was transferred to the newly created Identity and Passport service, which spent another "£251m on projects to establish identity cards, second biometric passports and other related programmes".

Targeting Immigrants

23 Jun 2010 04:02:34 GMT

Finger prints of people charged with a crime are checked in a criminal-history database, and now they will run them through an immigration database.

New Strategy Prioritizes Immigration Enforcement Actions Against Convicted Criminal Aliens in Virginia

22 Jun 2010 05:01:12 GMT

“This information sharing enables criminal aliens to be identified at the time they are booked in a jail anywhere in Virginia, and those convicted of serious crimes can be prioritized for deportation after serving their sentences. Secure Communities will help us get these convicts off our streets and make Virginia safer – a goal I’ve pursued for eight years in public service,” said Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.

Penalty for identity theft has increased

22 Jun 2010 04:00:07 GMT

Identity theft occurs when someone takes information such as Social Security identification, a driver's license number or a credit card, and uses it for his or her own personal gain. Nationally, an estimated 7 million consumers become victims of identity theft each year.

Burglary prompts concerns of identity theft

21 Jun 2010 09:24:01 GMT

“Anyone who was ever a client should check their credit reports to make sure no one is using the stolen data to obtain loans or credit cards,” Wallace said. “Or any unauthorized activity, for that matter.”

Nigeria: Old Passports - Deadline Remains Dec 31 - Udeh

21 Jun 2010 09:18:28 GMT

He explained further "Nigerians do not have any excuse not to change to the new e-passports as all the 36 States in the federation and the Federal Capital Territory are all e-passport compliant."

Social networking users 'at risk of identity fraud'

20 Jun 2010 11:18:51 GMT

This is according to IT Security Expert Robert Schifreen, who said one of the biggest problems is that these sites encourage you to give out your personal details.

Mobile policing

20 Jun 2010 11:17:35 GMT

A man has been jailed for 10 months after police matched a mobile phone image of a hand holding three stolen watches to his fingerprint records.

Preventing Consumer And Employee Based Identity Fraud At Small Businesses Using Biometric Technology

18 Jun 2010 11:50:34 GMT

One way to prevent this open exchange of information is to protect and encode the information as much as possible. The implementation of biometric technology such as fingerprint, finger vein, palm vein, or iris ID can drastically eliminate the amount of private information that is exposed in public areas. The implementation of palm vein biometrics into a point-of-sale terminal could prevent the exchange of open credit card information, manager and employee ID numbers, and much more by identifying users with the quick scan of the palm while holding individuals responsible for transactions conducted under their user ID.