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New iBolo mobile law enforcement app with FbF mobileOne biometric fingerprint accessory
posted on 29/03/2012

Mobile law enforcement solution with iBolo (TM) from At-Scene and FbF® mobileOne from Fulcrum Biometrics enables fast collection and sharing of “Be On the Lookout” (Bolo) data in the field using cost-effective, biometric-equipped mobile devices. These new mobile technologies make it easier for officers in the field to investigate crimes, fingerprint individuals, take photos, document GPS locations and create instant suspect bulletins. Fulcrum Biometrics, a leading international provider, distributor and integrator of biometric systems and devices, and At-Scene, a provider of mobile law enforcement applications, announced that the iBoloTM law enforcement mobile application is now integrated with the FbF® mobileOne biometric fingerprint accessory to allow field collection of biometric data. The solution enables officers in the field to use smart phones and other mobile devices to quickly identify, categorize and track contacts, suspects and arrestees with a combination of photos, GPS locat... [more]

Innometriks and ZK Software present Lumidigm’s Multispectral Imaging Biometrics at ISC West
posted on 22/03/2012

Lumidigm today announced that Innometrik’s Cheetah card reader and ZK Software’s S920 time and attendance terminal and LA2000 series fingerprint access control readers will show attendees at the ISC West Exposition in Las Vegas March 28-30 how the Lumidigm Advantage overcomes the capture problems conventional fingerprint imaging systems have in less-than-ideal conditions. This more effective fingerprint solution is based on using multiple wavelengths of light and advanced polarization techniques to extract unique fingerprint characteristics from both the surface and subsurface of the skin, providing results that are more consistent, more inclusive and more tamper-resistant, regardless if the finger is wet, dry, chaffed or dirty. “Multispectral imaging assures that users of these products will get a read on their first try,” adds Bill Spence, Lumidigm vice president, transaction systems. “At ISC West, in the Innometriks and ZK Software booths, security professionals will see ... [more]

Zoom Tan Integrates DigitalPersona U.are.U Fingerprint Biometrics to Improve Customers’ Experience and Prevent Fraud
posted on 22/03/2012

DigitalPersona, Inc., a global provider of authentication and access management solutions, announced that tanning salon leader Zoom Tan has integrated DigitalPersona U.are.U® Fingerprint Readers into the company’s customer- and employee-facing ZoomPay software. With ZoomPay, salon members can use their fingerprint to sign-in for tanning sessions and make purchases without the need to bring their credit cards or membership information to the salon; similarly, employees can use ZoomPay to clock in quickly and reliably. By adding DigitalPersona biometric technology, Zoom Tan has reduced fraud, increased revenue and provided members with a better customer experience. Zoom Tan has 31 locations throughout Florida and New York. Previously, Zoom Tan discovered that many of their members often come directly from the gym without their credit or debit cards, which limited their ability to make purchases at the tanning salon. To better serve their customers, Zoom Tan created ZoomPay, a biometricall... [more]

Russian Federal State issues FIME tested biometric e-Passports
posted on 21/03/2012

Biometric e-passports with fingerprint data, tested and certified by FIME, are now being issued by the Russian Migration Service. FIME is a global leader in consulting and market integration testing services for smart devices and secure chip applications. Appointed by the Federal State Unitary Enterprise, Scientific and Technical Centre, ‘STC Atlas’, FIME provided official testing and certification services throughout the development of the machine readable travel documents (MRTDs). The tests were carried out to validate compliance of the documents’ physical and functional characteristics, in line with standards and specifications defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Russian Federation has been successfully providing ICAO compliant biometric passports for citizens travelling internationally since 2005. It is only now, however, during the current phase of the deployment, that biometric data wil... [more]

Latest access control innovations from world’s leading suppliers presented at IFSEC International 2012 (1/2)
posted on 19/03/2012

Controlling access to a building is not a new concept and has been used for many years in the simplest of forms such as gates and locks. Over the years however, the term ‘access control’ has evolved to cover more advanced technology solutions ranging from simple video entry and keypad access, to highly sophisticated biometrics, swipe cards and even computer systems based on Internet Protocol (IP) – whereby the physical solutions are integrated directly into existing IT networks. Ahead of IFSEC International, 14 – 17 May 2012, NEC Birmingham, we take a look at the latest developments in access control technology. Visitors to IFSEC International will leave with a comprehensive overview of the access control market and have the opportunity touch and feel new products, services, technologies and source new suppliers. “The economies of Europe and the UK have been noticeably impacted by the on-going saga that is the Euro Crisis. Growth across Europe is a challenge in the wider economy, but ... [more]

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