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US Biometrics takes on project in Texas
Illinois firm teams up with a Texas partner to offer fingerprint biometric products to the various departments in the Texas state government
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Tuffin Technology's products win F&S award
Security and network operations are becoming increasingly complex. Large enterprises have multiple firewalls spread across different time zones and business units and are also required to comply with stringent regulatory requirements; Tuffin Technology offers management solutions to help businesses cope
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Battle rages over Baltimore port security
Congress mandates that port security equipment purchased with DHS grants must be produced in the United States; DHS argues that if better equipment is produced by non-U.S. company, it should be allowed to buy it; the debate intensifies
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Security flaws in online banking sites widespread
Researchers find widespread security flaws in online banking Web sites; these design flaws are not bugs that can be fixed with a patch; rather, they stem from the flow and the layout of these Web sites
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An HS Daily Wire Q&A with IBG's co-founder Raj Nanavati
Nanavati: “If you’re going to be a really effective integrator, you need to know a technology as well as the people who developed the technology”
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Athlone Global Security completes round of Defensoft investment
Athlone Global Security completes new round of investment in DefenSoft, a simulation specialist
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New simulation tool for handling hazardous situations
Irish, Israeli companies develop new simulation tool which immerse trainees in a scene which has been designed for them; new tool will help first responders and law enforcement familiarize themselves with situations before they occur
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South Africa leads the way in biometrics
Biometrics conference held today in South Africa highlights a little-known fact: South Africa is an international leader in its application of biometric technology solutions
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Exporting biometrics outside the U.S. by the book
The U.S. government controls the export of biometric hardware, software, and technologies; U.S. biometric companies would be wise to comply with the various control regulations
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Military contractors move aggressively into civil security
BAE’s acquisition of Detica, a company with a large portfolio of British civil IT contracts, exemplifies the EU policy of encouraging military firms to use their knowledge of homeland security; civil libertarians are worried
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Hitachi, GE to develop smaller nuclear reactors
There is a growing demand in countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand for midsize nuclear reactors; Hitachi and GE respond
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Biometric security to drive $7.3 billion in five years
Over the next five years, systems with multitechnology, multivendor capabilities will drive adoption in both public- and private-sector applications, ABI said
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An HS Daily Wire conversation with Robert Horton of Motorola
Motorola’s Biometrics Business Unit has more than 300 customers in 40 countries; Robert Horton, director of Portfolio Management & Strategy, Biometrics Business Unit, Motorola, expects an increased number of deployments incorporating Motorola’s multi-modal and Mobile ID functionality with seamless mobility
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Pocket-sized, portable, private: the plusID Personal Biometric Token
John Petze, CEO of Privaris, about the plusID: “The security system wants proof of identity. Wouldn’t it be possible to satisfy that demand with something that can be carried on the person? Well, it is possible.”
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Smiths Detection expands German facility
To meet growing demand for its Advanced Threat Identification X-ray (aTiX) systems, Smiths Detection opens a 4,000 m2 production facility in Wiesbaden, Germany
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The long view
China’s Critical Mineral Strategy Goes Beyond Geopolitics
China dominates critical mineral refining but faces its own supply vulnerabilities, highlighting the complexity of global dependencies. A national strategy seeks to balance a focus of robust industrial policy on critical minerals while fostering international cooperation. A balanced approach involving China in global frameworks can reduce geopolitical tensions and foster sustainable supply chain solutions.
Model Reveals Supply Chain Risks Pose Major Threat to Financial Stability
Supply chain disruptions can magnify financial risks. A new model shows how risks spread from the real economy to the financial sector.
Two-Way Water Transfers Can Ensure Reliability, Save Money for Urban and Agricultural Users During Drought in Western U.S.
Researchers offer a solution — two-way leasing contracts — to water scarcity during droughts amid the tug of economic development, population growth and climate uncertainty for water users in Western U.S. states.
Recovering Rare Earth Metals from Waste Permanent Magnets
Rare earths, in particular, are characterized by chemical, electrical, magnetic, and luminescent properties that can be achieved by adding only a small amount, and their use has recently increased significantly as core materials in the eco-friendly automobile and renewable energy industries.
Police 'Need to Play a Larger Role' in Recovering Cybercrime Money
Police must become more involved in reimbursing money to victims of cybercrime, according to new research. The study also recommends that, as a priority, the police should make clear to communities that it can be relied upon in cases of economic cybercrime.