Today’s complex and technology-driven world makes it more important than ever to be able to assert your identity. From electronic transactions to air travel, the ability to prove who you are has become a hallmark of the information society. Biometrics, in conjunction with biographic data and other forms of information, provide a secure form of identity management. While not every life event or transaction may require multi-modal biometrics, Daon technology provides the platform for risk-based authentication while ensuring personal privacy and data security. We empower individuals, governments and corporations to secure personal and company assets, borders, facilities and much more. Read on and see why the world’s largest countries and corporations choose Daon!
India's UID Effort Continues to Make Headlines
India's Aadhaar project to provide all of the country's residents with a unique identification number continues to spark debate througout the world as citizens, politicians and journalists debate its benefits and privacy concerns. The Economist is the latest mainstream publication to focus on the project: http://www.economist.com/node/21542763?frsc=dg|a
EU Secure VISA System launches using Daon Software
On October 11, the European Union Biometric Matching System (EU BMS) went live. The primary purpose is to enable biometric enrolment for visa applications and biometric verification for visa usage. Daon’s software products and services are core for this project. The DaonEngine enables 1:N searching for each visa application against an AFIS system and 1:1 matching for each visa verification.
The following is a copy of the European Commission press release issued.
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New Zealand Post Targets New Revenue Opportunities Using Daon Biometric Solutions
New Zealand Post is targeting new revenue opportunities by providing identity data collection and verification services utilizing solutions from Daon, a leading provider of biometric identity assurance software and services.
Phase one of the project launched in August 2011 and is being closely monitored by the company. New Zealand Post’s next step is to install a high quality photo-capture system in approximately 150 of its 280 Postshop-Kiwibank branches by early 2012. New Zealand Post expects to provide identity services for multiple public and private sector clients.
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