Security and Access Control
Standards Will Boost Biometrics Use
A new report says sales of biometrics technology could top $1 billion by 2007 -- if the industry can agree on standards.Nokia Tests Cell Phone Tracking
The Finnish phone maker will embed chips in individual cell phones and track them from manufacturing to retail locations.Partners to Offer Biometric IDs
Datacard and Identix have teamed up to promote and sell fingerprint identification technology to banks and corporations.CD Tracking Project Deemed A Hit
All indications are that Phase 1 of the UK's CD.id project, in which music CDs were tracked through the supply chain, was a success.Axcess Furloughs Staff
Weak demand for RFID asset tracking and security systems has forced the company to cut spending while it looks for funding.RFID Speeds Border Crossings
Chinese customs hopes to reduce smuggling and improve the flow of traffic by using RFID at Shenzhen border.Smart License May Cut Car Theft
Infineon Technologies has teamed with two other German companies to create an intelligent license tag, or "iltag."
Savi To Develop Disposable E-Seal
Savi Technology is teaming with OneSeal to create a disposable, low-cost electronic bolt seal for securing cargo containers.Vendors Team to Thwart Thieves
Axcess and Sensormatic will offer an access control product that can prevent people from leaving buildings with stolen assets.