The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking vendors for a nationwide biometric fingerprinting services contract worth at least $25 million. The services will support personnel security processes by capturing biometrics from applicants and integrating them into HUD’s credentialing systems, USAccess and PerSIST. Vendors must comply with SWIFT and DCSA standards. The…
IATA’s 2024 Global Passenger Survey reveals travelers increasingly prioritize convenience and speed, showing a significant shift toward using biometric identification and digital wallets. 68% value airport proximity, with 71% booking online. 70% want quick access to boarding gates. Younger travelers (under 25) prefer digital payments, indicating a trend towards technological integration in travel. The International…
BIO-key International, Inc. has secured a $910,000 order from a financial services customer to enhance its biometric identification system to a “fingerprint only” method, streamlining customer verification for over 25 million enrolled users. This transition aims to improve client interaction efficiency by eliminating the need for physical ID cards and numbers, with expected annual revenue…
The IATA’s 2024 Global Passenger Survey reveals that travelers prioritize convenience, speed, and technological integration in air travel. Key findings indicate a strong preference for online booking, credit card payments, and willingness to use biometrics, albeit with concerns about data security. Regional trends show varying priorities for different groups, highlighting the need for tailored approaches…
Togo is conducting a training program for staff involved in the WURI-Togo digital ID project, aimed at mass biometric registration across the country. Running from October 28 to November 18, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to issue unique identification numbers to citizens, facilitating access to public services. Funded by the World Bank,…
HID Rapid ID has launched a three-step fingerprint identity verification tool specifically designed for law enforcement. Utilizing the Nomad 30 Pocket Reader, this system enables instant verification by capturing and cross-referencing fingerprints against databases. The technology enhances operational efficiency and public safety, with significant growth expected in biometric applications in policing through 2028. HID Rapid…
BIO-key has received a $910,000 order from a financial services provider to upgrade to a fingerprint-only biometric identification system. This upgrade streamlines customer verification by eliminating the need for account or ID numbers, relying solely on fingerprint scans, and is expected to increase annual recurring revenue to around $1.4 million post-deployment in 2025. BIO-key International,…
BIO-key International, Inc. has received a $910,000 order from a long-term financial services customer to implement an upgraded biometric identification system that utilizes fingerprint-only technology. This upgrade will streamline client verification processes, allowing for faster interactions and is projected to increase annual recurring revenue to $1.4 million post-deployment in 2025. BIO-key International, Inc. has secured…
Senior officers from Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service participated in a study visit to London organized by the OSCE, focusing on biometric technologies in border control. They attended the Biometrics Institute’s Annual Congress, engaged in site visits to Heathrow Airport and an Immigration Removal Centre, and explored future cooperation on biometric chip certification to curb…
Retail theft in the U.S. has escalated to $100 billion annually, prompting retailers to adopt facial recognition technology to combat various forms of theft, including ‘sweethearting.’ Corsight AI’s module specifically targets sweethearting by analyzing interactions and flagging suspicious behavior. Despite its growing implementation, the technology faces legislative hurdles, particularly around privacy concerns in urban markets….
