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\"\"Staying on top of the news in your field is hard work these days.\u00a0 The Internet and other news sources have exploded with bloggers, pundits, sites and portals dedicated to covering every subject you could ever dream of.\u00a0 With all of the information rushing at you and the seemingly thousands of choices available, how do you sift through the masses to find the news, research, opinion and commentaries that are the most relevant, balanced and fair for the subject matter that means the most to you?<\/p>\n

Well, the truth is that everyone has their own opinion as to which resources are the most informative and personal preference of who to follow and what to read.\u00a0 In the world of biometrics, here are some news sites, blogs and portals that we at M2SYS Technology<\/a><\/strong> like to read for up-to-date news and opinions:<\/p>\n

News\/Industry sites:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 findBiometrics<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 excellent resource for industry wide news, biometric applications and the products that serve the market, detailed biometric vendor information, interviews with key industry executives and much more.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 International Biometrics & Identification Association<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 trade association that provides a good background on biometric technology and industry news.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Biometric Consortium<\/strong> \u2013 strong resource for the pulse of biometric technology and its applications.\u00a0 Also conducts a Conference each fall that brings together the world\u2019s largest and most influential biometric technology providers.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Planet Biometrics<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A relatively new resource that covers biometric technology from a global perspective and offers coverage on a wide range of topics including applications, industry news and significant events and conferences.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ThirdFactor<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Well rounded biometrics news information site that includes videos and podcasts in addition to its comprehensive coverage of the industry.<\/p>\n

Bloggers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The truth is there are hardly any independent, non-biased individuals that blog about biometric technology.\u00a0 Of the handful that does, here are a few we recommend:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ravi Das<\/strong> \u2013 Biometrics Security News and Information<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 His blog posts are lengthy, but Ravi knows the industry and he knows it well.\u00a0 What we like about Ravi\u2019s blog posts is that they are frequent, keep up with current biometric news and trends, and use real life examples of how biometric technology can and will change people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PrivacyDigest.com<\/strong> \u2013 Reports on a wide variety of technology and events around the world that impact individual privacy and civil liberties.\u00a0 Occasionally reports on biometric technology and good to read from the perspective of understanding how misunderstood biometrics really is.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Retail Technology Blog<\/strong> – Weblog focusing on technology applications in the retail sector. Covers Retail News, Research, Case Studies. \u00a0Topics covered include POS, Biometrics, Web 2.0, Store Systems, Multi-Channeling, Retailer News, Indian Retail, Wal-Mart, RFID, Supply chain etc.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ms. Smith<\/strong> \u2013 Privacy and Security Fanatic<\/strong> \u2013 Another blog that covers technology in the government and private enterprise and the effect it has on individual privacy.\u00a0 Most of the bloggers opinions are a bit over the top but it\u2019s an interesting blog to read and see firsthand how misunderstandings of technology can accentuate the spread of false information, rumors and ideas.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 M2SYS Technology\u00a0Blog<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Have to give ourselves a plug here for the biometric blog content we provide which is dynamic and comprehensive.\u00a0 We generate blog posts on biometric technology applications in several different vertical markets as well as explanations of commonly used biometric terms and quizzes on your knowledge of biometrics.\u00a0 A must read!<\/p>\n

We will have another blog post soon about who to follow on Twitter for up to date, informative and interesting tweets about the biometric industry.\u00a0 Oh, and if you would like to follow M2SYS on Twitter, please click here<\/a><\/strong> for a link to our profile.<\/p>\n

What biometric web and print resources do you use?\u00a0 Which blogs do you follow?\u00a0 Please share them with us in the comments section below.<\/p>\n

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