Precise scoops Portuguese follow-on deal

Following its success in winning a deal for the Portuguese ID card earlier this year, Precise Biometrics says it has received a follow-on order linked to the project via its partner Zetes Burótica.

Cross Match invests in AssureTec

Cross Match Technologies makes an equity investment in AssureTec Systems

Saudi opts for Entrust

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) has chosen Entrust to supply PKI and email technology in conjunction with its local partner Moammar Information Systems.

Singapore smart card standard launched

New standard could help to eradicate the need to carry multiple cards

Bangladesh elections to go biometric

Bangladesh is set to use biometrics for its 2008 general election following the award of an exclusive follow-on contract to Bio-key International and Tiger IT.

Ireland launches first phase of AFIS

The Republic of Ireland has launched the first phase of its new Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) for its national police force, the An Garda Síochána, and the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS).

Gemalto expert testifies before Congress

Neville Pattinson has testified before the US House Government Oversight Subcommittee on Government Management on behalf of the Secure ID Coalition,

Data loss gives ammunition to ID critics

Critics of proposed UK national ID card scheme question the government’s ability to deliver it, following admission that two discs containing 25 million child benefits records have been lost

Remote updating a reality in France

Xiring and SFR Enterprises are deploying what they claim is the largest machine-to-machine network in the French healthcare sector.

Construction workers get smart

Construction workers in the Indian state of Haryana are to receive smart ID cards

Sweden set for new driving licenses

Gemalto is to deliver driving licenses to the Swedish Road Administration, under a deal announced this week at Cartes.

G&D to unveil eResidence card at Cartes

G&D to unveil an eResidence card that supports both contact-based and contactless data transmission at this week’s Cartes show.

Puzzles as ID cost estimates fall

In its latest publication of the projected cost of the UK’s proposed ID card scheme, the Home Office has revealed it expects the figure to be £5.612 billion over the next 10 years.

Electronic driver’s licenses for Morocco

Morocco now issuing electronic driver’s licenses and registrations to its citizens

New York implements REAL ID-standard license

NEW York’s new driving license will adhere to modified REAL ID regulations

Phase two of German health card begins

G&D personalises cards for second test phase of the German eHealth card in the Heilbronn trial region

Cross Match IPO back on track

Cross Match Technologies has confirmed that it will proceed with its initial public offering

IPS announces ID card shortlist

UK IPS selects eight companies to participate in Competitive Dialogue prior to seeking final tenders for the National Identity Scheme Strategic Supplier Framework.

Middle East deal for Bell ID

Bell ID has inked a deal to deliver its ANDiS card and application management system for an ePassport project in the Middle East.

TWIC programme begins in earnest

Workers apply for port security credential