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31/07/06

G&D chooses SafeNet's Hardware Security Modules


Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has chosen SafeNet’s Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for its cryptography requirements in smart card production, personalisation and key management.

28/07/06

3M launches ePassport readers


3M passport reader being rolled out worldwide. Specific country installations to be announced in the coming months.

28/07/06

Viisage-Identix merger scheduled for August


Viisage and Identix stockholders to vote on the merger between the companies on 29 August, 2006.

27/07/06

SafeNet secures ePassport deals in 14 countries


SafeNet has been selected by government immigration departments in 14 countries to provide its Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for their ePassport projects.

26/07/06

Ghana to upgrade to digital driving licences


Ghana’s Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency has committed to replace its current paper-based, passport-sized driving licence with a credit card-sized digital one.

25/07/06

NIST and GSA certification for Identix


Identix has received two certifications that will enable it to compete for federal agency biometric procurements associated with the implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD12)

25/07/06

Louis Freeh joins Viisage board of directors


Louis Freeh, the former director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), has joined Viisage’s board of directors.

24/07/06

MorphoE-Pass gets 100% for interoperability


During testing against 45 readers, Sagem Défense Sécurité’s MorphoE-Pass sample achieved 100% for interoperability.

24/07/06

ePassport fees announced as UK reaches milestone


The UK’s Identity and Passport Service (IPS) has published new fees for ePassports on the day it announced a project milestone

21/07/06

Precise Biometrics announces latest developments


Precise Biometrics reveals interim report for the period January-June 2006 and announces new president and CEO

20/07/06

Privaris names new CEO


Wireless biometric supplier Privaris has appointed John Petze as CEO of the company

20/07/06

NATIONAL ID CARD PROFILE: Malaysia


An overview of Malaysia’s Government Multipurpose Smart National ID card scheme

19/07/06

SMARTRAC IPO goes ahead


SMARTRAC has successfully placed 3.5 million shares from a capital increase as part of its initial public offering (IPO).

18/07/06

Indonesia opts for decentralised passport system


Indonesian citizens can apply online for their new travel documents from 103 locations throughout the country.

18/07/06

3M acquires SPSL


3M to acquire Secure Printing and Systems Limited (SPSL), a UK-based producer of finished personalised passports and secure cards

17/07/06

Viisage to buy Iridian for US$35 million


Viisage says it expects to become the only US-based manufacturer of handheld and multi-modal biometric recognition solutions encompassing iris, finger and face.

17/07/06

European country orders Match-on-Card technology


Precise Match-on-Card technology to be integrated in the passports of an unspecified European country.

14/07/06

GSA approves more HSPD-12 service providers


General Dynamics Information Technology and Cogent Systems approved by the GSA to provide products for HSPD-12 implementations.

12/07/06

SAFE ID Solutions secures more investment


CCR Logistics intends to acquire a 5% interest in SAFE ID with the option of a further 5% at a later date

12/07/06

Digimarc marks success in Nebraska trial


Nebraska is to roll out document scanners which will read imperceptible digital watermarks embedded within millions of US driver licenses


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