Precise wins SEK 4 million deal

Precise Biometrics has scooped a SEK 4 million deal to supply a software upgrade for the US Department of State’s biometric employee ID card programme.

NXP launches ‘faster’ ePassport chip

NXP Semiconductors has launched a new security chip designed for use in ePassports and contactless eID applications.

Slovenia makes EAC commitment

Slovenia set to migrate to second generation ePassports based on the Extended Access Control (EAC) standard.

Second generation ePassports under scrutiny

Prague ePassport event to test conformity and interoperability of upcoming second generation ePassports

AIM announces high data capacity bar code spec

Trade association AIM Global has announced the public availability of International Symbology Specification-Datastrip 2D.

Entrust and GET Group collaborate on ePassports

Entrust is growing its trusted ePassport partner network by teaming up with GET Group

TWIC enrolment centre in Guam to open

A TWIC enrolment centre is set to open in Guam, bringing the number of enrolment centres in US territory to 147

Mobile ID document reader gets Swiss examination

3M introduces a new hand-held data terminal for identity management on the move

Gemalto spends $22m on Multos acquisition

French smart card company Gemalto has completed the acquisition of Keycorp’s smart card business, including its MULTOS products and services

Unisys wins biometric ID card contract in Angola

Unisys aides the Angolan government in its bid to cut fraud through a biometric ID card programme

UKBA to issue ID cards to foreign nationals

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has confirmed that from 25 November 2008, it will begin issuing identity cards to foreign nationals applying for further leave to remain in the country.

TURBINE project gets going

Initial results of TURBINE project presented to Advisory Board.

Bartronics unveils latest wares

Bartronics India has unveiled four smart card-based products at this week’s Smartcards Expo 2008, taking place in Delhi.

Double-digit growth for Gemalto

Shares in Gemalto have risen following the firm’s announcement that it has returned positive results for the first half of 2008, with revenue growing 10% and all major segments posting double-digit growth.

Korea makes move to ePassports

All newly issued passports in South Korea will now be ICAO-compliant ePassports

Zetes starts Ivory Coast e-passport production

Zetes Industries has announced the start in production of the new biometric passport for the Republic of Ivory Coast.

Manchester Airport trials face scanners

The UK’s Manchester Airport has started trialling face recognition scanners to help improve security and reduce long queues at immigration checkpoints.

Tender: Uruguay criminal and civil AFIS system

Uruguay has put out a tender for a criminal and civil AFIS system.

UAE launches ePassport tender

The United Arab Emirates has launched a tender process for its new ePassport.

US-VISIT extension for Accenture

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said it intends to award an extension of the US-VISIT contract to Accenture.