February 19, 2019
Biometrics – why the magic is in the software
By Aida Hosseini
By Aida Hosseini
Have you noticed how realistic phishing attempts have become? Phishing awareness training is now common so we’d all identify the first recorded phishing attempt from the mid-1990s . But, as the digital world has evolved and innovated, so have the attackers. The phishing attempts of today are significantly more complex. This is due to several…
View postAs people, technologists and organizations, we have a wealth of technology and connectivity at our fingertips. This has clear benefits for how we live and work, offering greater flexibility, productivity and scalability for businesses. Sadly, cyber-criminals also have great opportunities to strike. And when they do, their actions not only…
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View postLearn more about the biometric payment card user experience directly from a first-hand user. In this episode of On the Pulse, we spoke with Cuong H. Duong, President & CEO of Linxens, who has been using BNP Paribas’ biometric payment card for most of 2022 in a multitude of countries. Discover how seamless the process of receiving, enrolling…
View postFrom the goods and services we buy to the stores we visit, brands make up a big part of a consumer’s decision-making process. And the same is true for our finances. Traditionally, consumer banking has been dominated by long-established, highly recognizable names. This has meant that many consumers adopted a ‘bank-for-life’, but this has…
View postImagine never having to create, remember or type a password again. Ever. While it sounds like an idealist’s prediction for the future, this can be a reality now, and can change the way we work. The workplace is powered by technology with PCs, smartphones, dongles, cloud applications and more sitting at the heart of today’s working world. While…
View postThe growth of contactless biometric payment cards has gained even more momentum in 2022. With recent launches in Morocco , and more on the horizon, it is an exciting time for the technology. But what external factors are driving this trend and why should the payments industry take note? Mandates and mobiles Changes in payment technology…
View postThe use of cryptocurrencies is growing and diversifying. Once the open secret of a select group of tech-savvy users, many are now being drawn to the transactional freedom of BTC, ETH and a host of other altcoins and tokens. Cryptocurrencies are typically associated with the (decentralized) movement of high volumes and high values of…
View postOver the years, approaches to supporting employee wellbeing have evolved. Ensuring job satisfaction, mental health support, and flexible and hybrid working are just some of the measures used. But what about ensuring people feel safe and protected? Workers feeling vulnerable poses a significant risk to wellbeing. While security has always been a…
View postDespite its reputation for technical innovation, Germany has traditionally been heavily reliant on cash. Cast your mind back to 2016 when, in a bid to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing, the German Finance Minister announced plans to ban the use of cash for purchases over €5,000. The German tabloid, Bild, responded with an open…
View postIn mid-May Fingerprints alongside with Freevolt Technologies was jointly exhibiting at IFSEC 2022, in London, one of the leading security events in Europe. Attendees at the show learnt how the two companies are combining their innovative tech to develop S-Key, Freevolt’s flagship biometric access card. To learn more, Fingerprints’ Marketing…
View postHow do biometric access cards offer safety and simplicity for today’s security challenges? In our latest episode of On the Pulse, we spoke with Gonzalo de Gisbert, Head of Product and Business Development at Freevolt Technologies to learn more about them, their flagship product, S-Key, how it works, what’s behind its innovative batteryless…
View postWe sat down with Michel Roig to answer your frequently asked questions regarding biometric payment cards – their benefits, current market status, and future adoption. Michel joined Fingerprints in 2016. Since then, he’s played a central role in managing the company’s diversification into new sectors, launching and expanding our smartcard…
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View postContactless payment technology first came to the UK in September 2007 . Like the rest of the world , UK consumers have grown to love the convenience of contactless, which now accounts for 57% of all in-store transactions following a 90% growth between 2019 and 2020. Recognizing the benefits of contactless, in March 2021 , it was announced…
View postFor this episode of ‘On the Pulse with Fingerprints’, we welcomed Stéphanie El Rhomri, Vice President of Services at global payments consultancy, Fime and Fingerprints’ Michel Roig, Senior VP and Head of Business Line Payments and Access. Together, they discussed the importance of trust in payments solutions and how testing, certification and…
View postOn this Episode of On the Pulse we explore “Identity on the Edge” with John Calzaretta, President & CRO of Sentry Enterprises. John will briefly discuss trends and benefits of the converged biometric access card – a secure and compliant solution that works both for logical and physical access for multiple sectors.
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View postListen to Christian Fredrikson present Fingerprint Cards, its investment case and progress against key strategic priorities.
View postJoin us for this tête-à-tête recap with Roger Carrico about the biometric payment card since it first was commercially launch in France in the beginning of this year. What has happened since last we spoke to him and how is the French market progressing. We will cover the user experience, what is happening in the global market and what lies…
View postIn June 2021, BBVA Mexico became the first bank in Latin America to announce the rollout of biometric payment cards. Following launches in card-loving France and Switzerland , the world has been favorably surprised to see Mexico as next to launch. But think again. Latin America has made itself known in the fintech world. In recent years,…
View postWe explore passwordless authentication with Amit Mathur, COO of Ensurity Technologies and Fingerprint Card’s Director of Sales – India, Digvijay Kanwar. Discover more about the problem with passwords, and the potential for biometrics and fingerprint technology to unlock a passwordless future across multiple sectors.
View postAcross the world, consumers are migrating away from cash and PIN pads, with contactless rapidly becoming the de facto method for most in-store payments. Providing a frictionless, contactless experience is a powerful pull factor for consumers when it comes to in-store payments. 50% of card payments are made using contactless, and usage has…
View postThe modern employee’s daily life is powered by numerous technologies. PCs, smartphones, dongles, USB sticks and several cloud-based enterprise applications are all at the heart of today’s working world. As work becomes more agile, these technologies are a vital bridge to ensuring flexibility and business continuity. But corporate data needs to…
View postThe PC market is experiencing a period of rapid growth and innovation. Worldwide PC shipments grew 10.7% in Q4 2020, with a 4.8% increase over the year . The pandemic has been a major driver of this, with PCs, laptops and notebooks helping consumers to work, learn and socialize. And the rise of PCs looks set to endure - changing consumer…
View postIn this episode of ‘On the Pulse with Fingerprints’, Aida Hosseini chats with Michel Roig and Lina Andolf-Orup about the state of the biometric payment card market. The discussion shares insights into the different strategies and opportunities for banks, the benefits for customers, and the final hurdles to overcome to enable biometric cards to…
View postAround the world, we have fallen in love with our mobile devices. There are 10+ billion devices in circulation, we check them 58 times daily on average and 65% of Americans check their smartphones up to 160 times a day! We estimate that time spent unlocking using PINs and passwords equates to 41 minutes each week, or about 4 months of our lives…
View postIn our second On the pulse episode we are touching down on our most intimate spaces – our home. In the last years things in our homes are getting more and more connected. Biometrics play a big role when it comes to enabling smooth and secure access to both our homes and the things within, and child safety just to mention a few important…
View postWith consumers increasingly clued-up about the importance of robust home security and the rising number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, creating new implementation options, this is a sector set for long-term growth. For players looking to capture the opportunities of this growing market, the possibilities are as exciting as they are…
View postTune in to this very first episode of On the Pulse with Fingerprints. Our topic this time is the first biometric payment card launch in France. Aida Hosseini moderates a conversation with Roger Carrico on his personal experience receiving a biometric card a couple of months ago and using it for everyday payments, and his expertise and insights…
View postThe PC market just had its first major growth in over a decade. Worldwide PC shipments grew 10.7% in the fourth quarter of 2020, with a 4.8% growth over the year. In the last year, personal computers of all forms were at the heart of the world’s unparalleled and rapid digital transformation and robust consumer demand has driven PC sales,…
View postWhen it comes to banking, consumers are traditionally loyalists and often stay with their banks from early adulthood through to retirement. In fact, one 2018 study found that just 4% of U.S. consumers switched primary banks that year. Yet increasingly consumers want more from their bank than just a place to store their money. The era of ‘one…
View postIt’s heartening to see biometric technology playing a role in helping people, communities and workplaces adapt to the changes triggered by the past year. As we stand at the beginning of 2021, the value of biometrics is reaching far beyond mobile and is set to become even more prominent in new areas. Most notably biometric payment cards are…
View postBiometric payment cards have ticked several important boxes in the last year. The technology has achieved certification from major payment networks, costs have reduced, and manufacturing has become simpler, and the first commercial launches have begun. But as more banks move to offer this technology to their customers, it is important to…
View postIncreasing workplace security has been a long-standing issue for many organizations, with traditional security measures no longer aligned with modern needs. Passwords, for example, are easily hacked and carry the risk of serious data breaches. Moreover, employees have to remember an array of different codes across devices and accounts, leading…
View postFingerprint authentication is a mature and trusted technology, refined through a decade of mass adoption in the mobile world. With biometrics now in over 80% of smartphones, it is also a preferred technology, having rapidly overtaken PIN authentication to secure access to devices, make payments and secure applications. With two further…
View postWith over 20 bank trials in progress and a second commercial roll-out imminent in France with BNP Paribas, contactless biometric payment cards are steadily but surely making their way to our wallets, marking what has been called the ‘ biggest development in card technology in recent years’ . Innovation cannot stand still now, though. Key…
View postOver the years, the internet of things (IoT) has made us increasingly connected to our devices and to each other, making our lives more convenient, enjoyable, cost-effective and safe. From energy meters and TVs to watches and security systems, many domestic devices are now fitted with the latest communication technology. Consumers are driving…
View postBiometrics has come a long way since it was first used in an Argentinean court case in the late 1800s. No longer just a tool to solve murder mysteries, consumers have embraced biometric technology in their daily lives, with 82% of consumers that have access to some form of biometrics on their mobile phone actively using the technology. …
View postAmid worldwide lockdowns and unprecedented social distancing measures, it’s safe to say the first half of 2020 has unfolded in an unexpected way. Many companies and technologies have had to take a back seat during the pandemic but for biometrics we truly see the benefits coming to the fore. It’s even been able to prove its worth as ‘a public…
View postOver the last few decades, new technologies have brought tremendous change to the way we work. Widespread internet connection advances, alongside the growth of cloud-based shared working platforms, for example, have allowed for increasingly flexible working arrangements. With this greater flexibility, however, comes greater security demands -…
View postWe’ve come a long way in the evolution of digital payments. Magnetic stripe cards, chip & PIN and contactless technology have all played a role in dethroning cash as ‘king of payments’, with many countries well on their way to becoming cashless economies. As with all tech innovation, though, consumer readiness is always the deciding factor…
View postFor today’s efficiency-loving consumers, convenience is more important than ever. When it comes to unlocking our smartphones, for example, the hassle of having to remember PINs and passwords has been long discarded in favour of quick and easy fingerprint authentication . Now, many are ready to embrace biometric authentication in other parts of…
View postBiometric authentication is highly robust, and the latest solutions offer considerably greater security than their authentication predecessors: PINs and passwords. But as biometrics moves into new areas such as payments and access control , privacy and security concerns are rising. Biometrics has long been subject to scrutiny, with many…
View postIn a matter of weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has transformed day-to-day life. As remote working becomes a large-scale necessity, millions of employees around the world have swapped their daily chats at the coffee machine for virtual meetings in pajamas. Although the immediate future remains unclear, these more flexible ways of working will no…
View postContactless payments are high on the global payments agenda. Consumers’ intent to use contactless more was demonstrated by our research studies both from 2017 and 2020. Now, in the current pandemic the WHO encouraging contactless payments where possible and countries around the world raising contactless limits, consumer behaviors are changing…
View postData privacy is high on the global agenda. In the wake of data protection policies such as Europe’s GDPR, ensuring the integrity of personal data is an increasingly pertinent subject. This is a governmental and corporate policy reflection of the fact that our lives are moving increasingly online and, with it, our personal data is facing new and…
View postGangsters cutting off enemies’ fingers to access secret locations and spies lifting fingerprints from martini glasses - the imagination of the entertainment world has been running wild ever since biometrics entered the scene. Couple that with the limitations of some early biometric solutions from fifteen years ago, still anchored in the minds…
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