First of a three-part series By Mohammed Murad The 2001 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. forever changed how U.S. government agencies look at day-to-day operations. Security became top of mind, with improvements to access control drawing significant attention. Necessary improvements to access control weren’t limited to airports, where the terrorists initiated their attacks. Officials
By Mohammed Murad The demand for access control technology is skyrocketing, according to a new market research report by the international market research firm, FMI. And biometric solutions top the list, with iris recognition-based systems expected to post the largest jump in demand. FMI estimates total worldwide access control market revenue of USD 15.3 billion
Are you vaccinated? That’s a question asked by governments and businesses around the world. The answers to that question help determine how soon nations recover economically from the COVID-19 pandemic. The success of vaccine programs varies widely worldwide, with nations such as Israel, the U.A.E., the U.S. and the U.K. fully vaccinating more than 50%
Visit us at ISC West, booth #10017, July 19-21 in Las Vegas Stop and think of how many sites count on plastic access control cards – often capable of being cloned or stolen – to ensure only authorized people gain entry to mission-critical locations. Nuclear medicine facilities, data centers and casino cash rooms are among
Safety and security, especially at our national borders, have become increasingly important due to the record number of people entering the U.S. According to the National Sheriff’s Association, year-to-date 200,000 people have avoided law enforcement detection and entered local communities. The use of biometric technology gives officers the ability to quickly and accurately identify travelers
Local law enforcement organizations across the U.S. are turning to biometrics as a convenient, rapid and accurate way of improving daily operations. And Iris ID's iris-recognition technology is being chosen more often as it offers the highest available accuracy with contactless operation, an essential consideration in the COVID-19 era. Iris ID's iCAM R100, a high-speed
The U.S. Custom and Border Protection officers operate within a broad swath of the country – up to 100 air miles from any external boundary. That encompasses most of the nation’s 10 largest cities, including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, and the entirety of several states, including Florida. The “office” for most border patrol
There are many choices for recording employees' time and attendance, one of the most significant responsibilities of any human resources department. Paper punch cards are still widely used, as are plastic credentials and PINs. Many of today's newer systems use one of several biometric technologies to identify workers. High accuracy and convenience are two features
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
