) July 15, 2009 -- IBG will host a free webcast on Virtual Identity trends, technologies and applications on 16 July 2009.

As individuals interact in environments such as Second Life, conducting transactions and establish virtual personal histories, new frameworks are required to deal with the issues of identity and personal identification.

Virtual identity elements can range from everyday elements such as email addresses to exotic elements such as virtual world personae and avatars. Virtual identity elements may be easily linked to traditional identity elements such as a name or a bank account; however, individuals may deliberately maintain separate, difficult-to-link virtual identities.

) August 26, 2009 -- International Biometric Group (IBG) is hosting a free webcast on 3D face recognition this Thursday, August 27th at 1:00 pm EST.

Amidst the rising security concerns, both public and private sectors are fast integrating biometrics with their security systems, leading to a strong growth of the global biometric market.

) October 15, 2008 -- IBG has released the software developed under Phase II of Quantitative Research on Friction Ridge Patterns: Analysis of Level 3 Features at High Resolutions under the GNU General Public License. The Java software toolkit, known as L3TK, is intended for engineers and technical researchers and implements the advanced feature extraction methods required to analyze Level 3 feature data in high resolution fingerprint images.

The largest hospitals in Angola to Use Fingerprint Biometrics for Patient Identification.

) March 19, 2009 -- Sophisticated security solutions that recognize individuals' unique physiologies are on the cusp of sweeping both the private and public sectors. One Biometrics is among those leading the boom, emerging as a preferred online distributor of the latest biometric applications for the computer and automobile industries.

Biometrics refers to technologies that identify individuals based on distinctive physical or behavioral characteristics, such as fingerprints, iris prints, signatures or gaits.
One Biometrics specializes in fingerprint authentication systems, which were initially developed for high-level government operations.

) February 13, 2009 -- Animetrics Inc. today announced it has been chosen as a subcontractor by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE:SAI) to provide 2D-3D face recognition products and services in support of SAIC's prime contract with the Army's Biometrics Task Force (BTF) to provide biometrics support services in support of the Biometrics Operations and Support Services Unrestricted (BOSS-U) program. SAIC's multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity prime contract has a three year base period of performance, two one-year options and a total contract ceiling of $497 million for all awardees.

) June 24, 2009 -- This integration enables biometric security to be applied through the web based identity management capabilities available on Sun's Identity Management Suite to provide strong authentication solutions for government and commercial applications. Whether protecting sensitive enterprise applications, meeting the demands of regulatory compliance, or complying with federal mandates, the Zvetco Verifi™ and BiObex™ solution delivers a cohesive system of protection.

) September 17, 2008 -- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is sponsoring an Electronic Prescribing Technology Solutions Showcase on October 6-7, 2008 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel & Towers in Boston, MA, during the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National E-Prescribing Conference.

) October 20, 2008 -- ConvergenceHealth, the leader in technology driven health and wellness solutions, is proud to announce the release of its newest version of the individual Health Risk Assessment report, called the Total Health Profile.

The new Total Health Profile highlights ALL personal biometric data and health risk factors in the top left column of the report for immediate viewing. Along with a detailed Total Health Score, the Health Risk Manager's Health Risk Assessment report covers six separate health risk categories including Cancer, Heart Health, Nutrition, Fitness, Stress and Safely Awareness.

) December 18, 2008 -- Best-in-class fingerprint authentication hardware manufacturer and network security solution provider Zvetco Biometrics today announced the Verifi M5000 USB Fingerprint Reader. The Verifi M5000 is a sleek and powerful new design, expanding the capabilities of Zvetco's award-winning Verifi fingerprint readers. The M5000 is a heavy duty fingerprint readers, designed to be depoloyed in harsh environments. Like the P5000 on which it is based, the M5000 can handle the largest one-to-many (1:N) identification schemes, in government, enterprise or Web transactions. It features a high-resolution UPEK large area silicon sensor that captures larger and more detailed fingerprint images, making them suitable for large scale searches.

) January 21, 2009 -- IntertechPira, a global provider of high value content services to users and producers of packaging, performance materials, chemicals and organic based technologies, announced the 2009 Photonics in Security and Biometrics conference. The inaugural conference will focus on current world issues that are driving and promoting the growth of the surveillance and biometrics sectors and how industries are turning technology into practice. Photonics in Surveillance and Biometrics will take place March 9 - 10, 2009 in Washington, DC at the Washington Marriott.

Photonics in Surveillance and Biometrics

techBiometric.Com announced the launch of generation next online marketplace for biometrics products and systems.

HB 143 (Domino) and SB 614 (Aronberg) provide an economical system to pharmacies and dispensing doctors which simply does a biometric scan, gives the scan an ID number

) September 9, 2009 -- HIT Systems announced today that they are now fully dedicated to Healthcare IT and have partnered with Aprima Medical Software to offer state of the art EHR and practice management software.

HIT Systems' transition has taken place so they can focus the entirety of their company's resources on providing quality solutions aimed strictly at the healthcare industry and its needs. This new commitment allows HIT Systems to better service their clients by offering solutions that cater specifically to the needs of the healthcare industry.

) September 10, 2009 -- INPUT, the leading authority on government business, today announced the release of its research report, Health IT Transformation 2009-2014, a comprehensive study that analyzes trends that will impact federal government health care IT spending. INPUT's federal health IT market forecast, based on technology spending within the President's fiscal year 2010 IT budget, predicts that the U.S. health IT market will experience "disruptive change" as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and national health care legislation increase the need for innovative health care technology that also reduces costs. As more of the U.S.

) September 15, 2008 -- Legiant, a leading provider of time and attendance software, announced the latest addition to their biometric solutions suite. The HandPunch® GT-400 is based on a completely new technology compared to its predecessor, the HandPunch 3000, and provides a platform for future enhancements. Legiant offers one of the first time and attendance systems to integrate with the HandPunch GT-400 from Schlage®.

) July 7, 2009 -- Behavioral biometrics leader Authenware announced today a landmark agreement with Telefónica, employing Authenware's security features through much of the global telecommunication giant's landline and mobile communications. Under the deal, Telefónica's login portals will be armed with the Authentest software, granting access to valid users by analyzing keystroke patterns and typing behaviors.

AuthenWare

Switzerland, Alpnach (Dec 12, 2008) – BIOMETRY.com AG launches its new product ComBiom (Communication Biometrics) on the international market.

) April 23, 2009 -- TradeHarbor®, Inc., a leading provider of voice authentication services, and Voxeo Corporation, a leading provider of premise and hosted Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems, today announced a partnership to deliver TradeHarbor's Voice Signature ServiceSM to any customer using Voxeo's IVR services.

“Due to new Army HQ regulations in time shifts with floating hours, the regiments needed a waterproof human resources planning to manage the working hours at their premises “ says Johann Caubergh, CEO of QiSQi Biometrics.

) October 13, 2009 -– Applied Technology Holdings, Inc., revealed today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted its patent on a system for the gathering and processing of biometric and biomechanical body motion data.

A new economic discovery utilizing innovative index economics and digital commerce provides the means to solve the countries problems associated with escalating health care costs and insurance.

) May 12, 2009 -- New policies, people and programs highlight the administration’s current emphasis on healthcare transformation and the focus of the upcoming 2009 Government Health IT Conference & Exhibition. With the theme of Healthcare Transformation through Government Health IT, this conference, now presented by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, returns to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on June 4-5 in Washington, DC.

On account of rising security concerns, the global biometric market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of around 18% during 2010–2012, says a new report from RNCOS.

) November 12, 2008 -- Netsmart Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-wide software and services for health and human services organizations, today announced the general availability release of version 7.5 of Helper, the leading practice management software for individual and small group private practice psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, therapists and social workers.

Helper 7.5

) January 13, 2009 -- PeopleKey has announced an expansion of its business with the Banco de Previsión Social (BPS) in Uruguay.

BPS, the social security institute of Uruguay, relies on a network of PeopleKey biometric readers to positively identify over 3,000 employees daily and keep track of each employee's hours worked. The solution affords BPS a high level of security at their facilities, while reducing the administrative costs associated with employee payroll.

BPS has relied on PeopleKey biometric solutions for several years, and is now expanding the number of readers at their facilities to 45 after a formal tender process. The solution will be installed and maintained by PeopleKey's local partner, SecureTech A&M.

Bharatbook.com added a new report Biometrics for Defence 2008 describes the applications of defence markets and the relevant markets, aligned with specific data and independent opinion.

) October 29, 2009 -- ATMP Consulting Group, a strategic IT company specializing in electronic medical record (EMR) standards, announced today a new service to help private practice physicians select, implement, and adapt IT solutions for electronic medical record alignment and compliance.

) September 10, 2009 -- INPUT, the leading authority on government business, today announced the release of its research report, Health IT Transformation: FY2009-FY2014 State and Local Market Forecast, which analyzes the health IT market. The report examines the flow of money, technology evolution, contracting opportunities, and other trends and market drivers that will influence the course of state and local health IT spending over the next several years.

New technological developments and soaring demand will drive the growth of global biometrics market at a CAGR of around 18% (2010-2012), says RNCOS in its new report.

) July 14, 2009 -- Standard Insurance Company ("The Standard"), a subsidiary of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: SFG), announced today a partnership with leading health advocacy service company, Health Advocate™. In addition to its insurance products and services, The Standard will offer the Health Advocacy Solution which will help organizations and their employees simplify health-related issues, relieve stress and improve well-being through the power of Health Advocate's Personal Health Advocates.

) October 19, 2009 -- Lifeclinic International, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of health testing stations and automated blood pressure monitors, is exhibiting its LC500 Health Station and integrated wellness management solutions in conjunction with UnitedHealth Group's Passport to Health and Well Being at the 2009 AARP Vegas@50+ National Event and Expo. The event will be held at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada October 22 - 24.

) August 20, 2009 -- Florida spine surgeon Alfred Bonati, M.D. announced the results of a nonpartisan national poll commissioned by the American Society of Medical Doctors (ASMD) that shows physicians are unwilling to accept new patients covered by a government-run health care plan. Dr. Bonati announced the poll results at a press conference earlier today in Washington, DC.

The poll conducted on August 7, 2009 by WRS Opinion Research on behalf of the ASMD shows that:

) January 30, 2009 -- With e-prescribing recognized as a vital component to improving the delivery of healthcare, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) launched the HIMSS E-Prescribing wiki. The work of the HIMSS e-Prescribing Task Force, the wiki's development was led by volunteer Chairperson Patricia Hale, MD, PhD, FACP Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College and Deputy Director of the Office of Health Information Technology Transformation, New York State Department of Health.

) June 11, 2009 -- While more than one-third of home health care and nursing home organizations said they expect the government's economic stimulus package to increase use of healthcare information technology, another 52% said the stimulus package will have little or no impact on their businesses, according to a recent survey by IVANS, Inc.

IVANS Inc.

The Institute for Health Technology Transformation announced today the speakers for their Electronic Health Records panel, which will be providing an overview of the current understanding of the EHR opportunities presented by the ARRA. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3121924.htm

) August 31, 2009 - Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and MedMinder Systems, Inc., will be collaborating to study the use of MedMinder services in a population of patients with chronic illness. The randomized controlled study, which begins in early September, is focused on assessing the impact of the MedMinder system in a population of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who must take multiple medications.

MedMinder's wireless pillbox

) May 1, 2009 -- Retica Systems, Inc. today announced Biometric Intelligence & Identification Technologies (BI2 Technologies) of Plymouth, Massachusetts, a leading provider of iris biometric identification technologies for law enforcement, and value added reseller of Retica products, has reached a milestone of 300 system deployments in law enforcement agencies across the United States.

) July 22, 2009 -- To inspire a new generation of students to think about the benefits of healthcare software, Claricode is starting the Claricode Medical Software Essay Scholarship program which will award a total of $5000 in scholarships this year.    Five industry experts have generously donated their time to review the essay finalists:

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