Returning to pre-pandemic offices won’t be business as usual for many of us. The pandemic has changed the way we look at the world we live and work in. Many workers aren’t eager to return to offices where they might still be exposed to the COVID-19 infection. Even at an 85% to 90% effectiveness rate
Expect accelerated technology investments as airports begin the recovery from COVID-19. A survey by Airports Council International, an industry trade group, pointed to biometric technology as a significant focus for increased spending. Survey respondents, including 180 IT decision makers from 41 countries, said programs and products addressing passenger health are high on their list for
Merrion Vaults, an Ireland-based provider of safe deposit boxes, has selected biometric identity verification technology from Iris ID. Merrion Vaults rents safe deposit boxes like those found at banks, but with a significant difference– customers identities are authenticated through highly accurate iris readers to enhance security. Merrion Vaults operates private safe deposit boxes in Glasgow
Apple zealously guards details of new or updated products before their introduction. Supposed leaks covered by the media are generally nothing more than best guesses by analysts who closely follow the company. However, one recent rumor caught our eye as it makes sense. In February, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple a patent
Information Control's TimeTerminal app provides rich cloud-based features Cranbury, N.J. USA – April 1, 2021 – Iris ID, the global leader in iris recognition technology for over 20 years, announced Rockford, Ill.-based Information Controls Inc. has integrated its TimeTerminal time clock app to work with the IrisTime iT100, Iris ID's customizable and contactless time and
By Mohammed Murad A recent study confirms what we have long known about iris recognition – iris patterns remain consistent even as we grow and age. Other biometrics like fingerprints, facial structure and voice patterns can change over time. Fingerprints can be worn down or damaged. Facial structure and voice prints change as people grow
In this year in review FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World founder Peter O’Neill speaks with Iris ID's Mohammed Murad about the rising in interest around iris recognition technology and its increased use in the healthcare industry. The interview also takes a deep dive into the use of iris recognition in the enterprise. And it looks
By Mohammed Murad OSDP (Open Supervised Data Protocol) is now the industry’s gold standard for physical access control installations. OSDP offers a higher security level with more use and integration options than the 40-year-old Wiegand protocol still widely used. The combination of Wiegand panels, readers and proximity cards is a hacker’s dream. With no signal
By Mohammed Murad Iris recognition technology continues to attract excitement among the various biometric modalities, as shown in a recent survey conducted by the online publication, FindBiometrics. In its annual Year in Review survey completed early this year, more than 900 industry professionals named iris recognition as the second most exciting biometric, trailing only facial-based
Biometrics for Patient Identification Mohammed Murad Medical facilities have little room for error when it comes to identifying patients. They must be identified with 100% accuracy to ensure healthcare teams provide the proper treatment based on a person's medical history. Record-keeping challenges increase the possibility of misidentification; human error can lead to improperly entered data;
