How and why biometrics are used in the world today

Biometrics are used across the globe to address complex and critical business issues surrounding security and efficiency.

Our series of whitepapers take a closer look at some of these issues, to help you build a stronger business case and gain a better understanding of how biometrics can be practically applied in the world today.

Challenging biometric myths

Sci-fi mystery and images of Tom Cruise have led to some bloated and fantastical misconceptions about how biometrics are used. Most notably, it has placed biometrics in a league where they are reviled and misunderstood more than most other technologies on the market today. 

Here we hope to explore some of those myths and explain both the thinking behind them, why they persist and why these perceptions are misleading.

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The role of biometrics in data centres

Biometric technology is now evident in both public and private industries, worldwide and has an important role to play in any area where security is paramount. Here we explore why biometrics should be used in data centres and which kinds of biometric devices are most suited to this purpose.

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Understanding biometrics

Fingerprint? Iris? Finger vein? With so much choice on the market it can be difficult to know which is the right biometric for your particular industry and type of organisation.

Here we take a closer look at the different methods of biometric data capture and how to ensure you choose a device that’s both practical and cost-effective for your environment.

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It’s not about the technology...

Many of us appreciate the sophistication of biometrics, but when it comes to making an investment it can be all too easy to get caught up in the technology rather than focus on the potential outcomes.

This whitepaper looks beyond the functional aspects of biometrics and examines the kind of return on investment organisations can expect, depending on their industry and aspirations.

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Increasing aviation security with biometrics

With increasing threats of terrorism and rising paranoia, aviation is one area where shortcuts cannot be taken.

This whitepaper ensures a better understanding of the issues facing aviation security managers, while offering a robust solution with iris recognition technology.

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Preventing a court case with improved security systems

For many organisations poor security leaves them open to a whole host of risks, ranging from leaked data to imprisonment.

This paper takes on the issue of security in both private and public environments and how biometrics can reduce security risks and the likelihood of unwanted court cases.

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