Blair responds to ID scheme critics

The UK’s plans to introduce ID cards took another turn this week, with prime minister Tony Blair issuing a response to an e-petition to ‘scrap the proposed introduction of ID cards’.

Venezuela makes a Latin America first

Venezuela is to become the first country in Latin America to introduce ePassports when it begins rolling out the new documents next month.

US$8.8 million terminal deal for IRIS Corporation

IRIS Corporation has inked a deal with Trijay Technologies International to supply its ST4eX and ST4i mobile authentication and verification terminals.

Portuguese e-ID card off the ground

Portuguese Citizen Card project has been officially launched - full roll out by 2008

Collis becomes latest GlobalPlatform member

Collis joins the ranks of GlobalPlatform as an Observer Member

'Solid' results for L-1 Identity Solutions

L-1 Identity Solutions has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending 31 December 2006.

Bahrain opts for AFIS

Bahrain’s Economic Development Board has selected an AFIS system from Sagem Défense Sécurité to enrol resident workers when they enter the country.

Sagem Morpho gets GSA stamp of approval

The GSA has approved Sagem Morpho’s MorphoAccess 120 W PIV Smart terminal for the FIPS 201 Contactless CHUID Reader category.

On time and on budget - but concerns still exist

The UK’s National Audit Office has issued a report on the introduction of ePassports by the country’s Identity and Passport Service. The report highlights that the project was delivered on time and on budget.

New manager for Sagem Orga's Health & ID unit

Silvio Stockmann is to head Sagem Orga’s Health & ID business unit in addition to managing its banking unit, which he has been in charge of since October 2004.

TSSI acquisition completed

TSSI has announced that a group of shareholders have completed the acquisition of the company

Raytheon develops long-range border ID device

Raytheon develops long-range device to ID travellers crossing border at speed

UK Conservatives pledge to cancel ID card scheme

UK’s Conservative party would immediately scrap the proposed national ID card scheme

John Daugman joins L-1 - ends dispute with Iridian

Professor John Daugman has signed a three-year consulting agreement with L-1 Identity Solutions as chief scientist for iris recognition.

INSIDE Contactless joins GlobalPlatform

Global semiconductor producer INSIDE Contactless has joined the ranks of smart card specifications body GlobalPlatform.

ID & Security segment keeps Gemalto on track

A year of strong growth in its ID & Security segment has ensured Gemalto’s revenue is comparable with last year’s, according to year-end figures released by the company.

Security Document World Event moves into top gear

Security Document World has launched its inaugural conference and exhibition aimed at technology suppliers, security printers, infrastructure providers and integrators in the security document market place.

Labcal biometric reader selected by CATSA

CATSA selects Labcal readers to read new RAIC cards

SAFE ID secures 10 million euros in financing

SAFE ID Solutions closes a second round of financing amounting to more than 10 million euros

SMARTRAC acquires stake in Multitape

Dutch RFID supplier SMARTRAC has acquired a 25% stake in Multitape, a German manufacturer of etched smart label and smart card inlays.