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The next wave in biometric security is predicted to be the use of multiple biometric authentication systems for human identification. Multi-modal biometric authentication systems take input from a single or multiple biometric sensors for measurement of two or more different biometric characteristics to ensure authentication accuracy.

Regulators and regulations play a critical role in society-but one that may need to evolve to remain relevant and effective in the face of technology-induced change. Regulations exist to protect citizens and businesses, correct market failures, and make many aspects of our lives easier.

CNIguard announced that it has received a United States General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contract award, designating the company as an approved vendor on GSA?s Schedule 84. This designation enables federal, state and municipal government agencies to easily acquire and benefit from CNIguard?s infrastructure resilience solutions. CNIguard ruggedized sensoring systems monitor and safeguard critical infrastructure across networks (pipelines, bridges, tunnels, roads, railways, power lines), facilities (buildings, factories, reservoirs, ports, refineries, substations, storage tanks, masts, platforms) and nodes (cabinets, chambers, covers, doors, hatches, ladders, manholes, manifolds, pylons, towers).

AvaLAN Wireless, leaders in secure, fail-proof wireless connectivity, announced another completed migration to PCI 3.0 for one of the world largest retailers. Widely publicized security breaches at large national retailers have underscored this issue and the potential costs of failure.

New Zealander Melissa Rodrigues? three-year-old son claimed he heard an intruder. The first time she didn?t believe him. The second time, he showed her the proof ? footprints in the mud. The third time the intruder appeared, Melissa and her husband caught him using the free app, Salient Eye (www.salient-eye.com), which allowed her to transform an old smartphone into a camera and motion detector.

The Safariland Group (?Safariland?), a leading provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced that it has acquired VIEVU, a leader in body worn video and data management solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Doo Technologies, an innovative company in 360° Technology and CCTV Security, is releasing a new version of the Camera Virtualization Software, Xstream Generator Suite (XsG). Doo Technologies has an aim to revolutionize the CCTV field with the new XsG software, enabling users to test network bandwidth, storage capacity, and the Video Management System (VMS) pre-integration.

The fast moving arena of video analytics took another step forward at this year’s IFSEC trade show held at London’s Excel Exhibition Centre with the unveiling of an innovative automatic numberplate recognition (ANPR) engine and platform which boasts new levels of functionality and flexibility.

During the Paris Air Show, a new robot is on display that has a unique purpose: scan faces, verify passports, print boarding passes, and help check-in passengers for flights. The technology already has been deployed to airports across the world, but it looks like this update takes things even further.

VIVOTEK is pleased to announce the launch of its first dedicated license plate capture solution, the IP816A-LPC. This professional 2-Megapixel box network camera with IR LEDs is specially designed for 24/7 day and night traffic monitoring environments such as streets, tunnels, and parking lots.

Connect ONE?, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, has announced its latest integration – to the Bosch Security G Series Intrusion Panels. With a new interface Connected Technologies developed for its Connect ONE cloud-hosted platform, the Bosch G Series panels let systems integrators easily expand their access control operations from eight to 32 doors and up to 2,000 users.

The Cannes Lions festival needs to increase its engagement with delegates who are on their second and third visits. Agencies looking to recruit young people here should focus their efforts in the Palais, where such people are most energized.

A disconnect between IT and LP may pose a problem in store security. A study performed by the IHL Group, “The Great Disconnect Between LP and IT,” illustrates the differences between how LP (Loss Prevention) and IT teams prioritize.

The EU will take a big step towards finalising measures to protect its citizens’ privacy today, as negotiators from member states, the European Commission, and the European Parliament will come together for the first time to thrash out an agreement on the EU’s planned data protection law.

Mobile phones may soon replace plastic cards that are used for user authentication and access control (including door entry). The biggest advantage is that while improving security, installing and maintaining authentication apps in phones may only cost as much as cards, for organisations, say industry experts.

Israel Interior Minister Silvan Shalom announced he is extending the biometric database pilot program for identity cards for a nine month period, according to Jerusalem Post. In the report, Shapira concluded that the program had failed several of its benchmarks and that the Knesset should seriously consider all points before deciding on whether to officially implement the database.

Australia?s top crime and policing information agency, CrimTrac , has tapped the market for one of the biggest technology upgrades in its after releasing a tender next generation biometric identification system that recognises not only fingerprints and palm prints, but also footprints and facial images.

For the first time ever in Colombia, Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) will conduct a demonstration of the solutions and devices designed specifically for mission critical communications on public safety LTE networks.