Hirsch teams with CoreStreet

Hirsch solution uses CoreStreet FIPS technology

Passport anti-fraud measure comes to UK

IPS introduces secure videolink allowing first time passport applicants to be interviewed at a distance

Six firms in frame for Tanzanian national ID card

Tanzania has named six companies to vie for the country’s national ID card project

NEC and GIT sign AFIS deal

Global Information Technology and NEC to develop AFIS to support ePassport and national ID solutions

Five new countries face tough UK visa rules

New visa checks are being introduced for five countries after they failed to pass Britain’s strict new visa waiver test.

L-1 grows 2008 revenue

L-1 grows revenue for the 12 months ended 31 December 2008 to US$562.9 million compared with US389.5 million the previous year.

Iritech secures Chinese patent

Iris recognition technology developer Iritech has been awarded a patent by the State Intellectual Property Office of China for core iris identification capabilities.

TSA renews L-1 contract

L-1 Identity Solutions has been selected by the TSA as the prime contractor to provide enrolment services to commercial drivers seeking a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on their Commercial Driver’s License.

ePassports v Enhanced Driver’s Licenses

Smart Card Alliance calls for a review of the decision to use EPC Gen 2 RFID in US travel documents.

Precise results reveal strong cash flow

Precise Biometrics has announced its results for the year ended December 2008, showing strong cash flow for the period.

Fingerprints on the cards in Finland

The Finnish government has amended the country’s passport law to include the incorporation of fingerprints in new ePassports.

New SMARTRAC plant opens its doors

SMARTRAC has completed the build-up of its factory in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and has started volume production of secure RFID components.

Stamp of approval for MorphoTop

Sagem Sécurité has received IAFIS Image Quality Specifications (IQS) certification from the FBI for its latest optical fingerprint sensor MorphoTop.

ENISA makes European eID call

The ENISA has launched its position paper on security features in European eID schemes.

EU membership a step closer for Serbia

Serbia has installed a system for reading biometric documents at the country’s Nikola Tesla Airport, marking a milestone on its route to EU membership.

DHS directive on immigration and border security

US DHS has announced a wide-ranging action directive on immigration and border security.

Suprema revenues double in 2008

Suprema, a provider of fingerprint recognition technology and ePassport readers, has announced that its 2008 revenue increased 100% in 2008

UK FCO selects ETD suppliers

Logica, De La Rue and WorldReach Software have been selected by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office to introduce new secure Emergency Travel Documents.

Raytheon to supply biometrics to DOD

US Army Biometrics Task Force selects Raytheon Company.

Motorola inks KLPD deal

Motorola has been awarded a four year contract by the Dutch national police agency