| Description: | Biometrics refers to the science and technology of authentication of persons using automaticatic verification of personal attributes such as fingers, hands, face, eyes and voice using prints, geometry and pattern recognition. Fears about Internet privacy and fraud, coupled with security changes by National governments and trans-national organisation have brought biometrics centre-stage after years of being regarded as a “possibly useful” technology.
Also, recent cost improvements in manufacture have made it economical for organisations to deploy biometric devices at points of customer service and admission. Equally, companies and individuals now have the ability to secure Internet access, online purchasing, banking and electronic business with fingerprint readers on the desktop.
This new technology briefing is a half-day presentation designed to introduce delegates to this emerging set of standards for Internet, personal, airport, border and national security. The briefing commences with an overview of the historical, current and future trends in identification science. It then expands to cover the new technologies, expected services, key players and oportunities. The presentation covers more than the deployment of technology – it explores the expected adoption of this emerging technology.
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| Audience | This briefing is suitable for chief executives and senior managers in sales, marketing, business development or Information Technology who are interested in utilising these technology in their business or for the development of new products or services. All of these need a high-level view of this emerging technology and how to derive business benefit from it. |
| Objectives | On completion of this Briefing, delegates will:
• Understand biometrics technologies and capabilities.
• Have a sense of the business possibilities and competitive threats presented by biometrics.
• Know the key participants, industry associations and industry parties.
• Enhance their ability to make informed business management decisions relating to biometrics.
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