Fujitsu launches new compact, high-performance palm vein biometric authentication device

At CeBIT in Germany this month, Fujitsu launched the latest version of its award -winning palm vein authentication device, PalmSecure™. Retaining the highly acclaimed features of its original palm vein authentication device – including high authentication accuracy and application versatility, a biometric identifier internal to the body, hygienic and non-invasive authentication – Fujitsu’s new PalmSecure model features dramatically faster authentication speed, a 35mm x 35mm sensor that is one-fourth the size of the previous model, and an expanded operable temperature range, all at a lower cost.

Bob Patterson, Associate Director - Consulting, Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand said, “This latest innovation from Fujitsu provides government and the private sector with an alternative and effective solution to a range of information security and identity management issues. PalmSecure can be integrated into existing information security and identity management programs to achieve the required authentication improvements. It can also improve the confidentiality, integrity and access to an organisation’s key asset – its information.”

The smaller sensor on the new PalmSecure device provides greater flexibility and ease of implementation in current applications, including personal computers, ATMs, and room access systems. It also greatly expands the range of potential new applications, in such areas as copiers and other office equipment, as well as electronic medical records and other solutions requiring highly secure authentication.

In conjunction with the new product launch, Fujitsu is enhancing its worldwide support for PalmSecure™. From June 2006, when the new PalmSecure™ model will be available in Australia and New Zealand, Fujitsu will provide a software development kit that includes sample applications and authentication rate evaluation tools, as well as a dedicated technical support website.

“PalmSecure has had overwhelming success in the Japanese market where it has been adopted by major financial institutions, universities, libraries, government organisations and private enterprises, with over 10,000 units deployed in a variety of applications. With the worldwide market for biometrics expected to increase to US$4 billion in 2007, up from US$900 million in 2002 according to the International Biometric Group, Fujitsu is ideally placed to capture a significant share of the expanding Australian market for advanced biometric security systems,” said Bob Patterson.

If you have a question regarding identity management or biometrics, please contact:

Bob Patterson
Justice Lead

Fujitsu Australia
Consulting & Application Services
E-mail:bob.patterson@au.fujitsu.com

This article features in the March 2006 issue of interaction, Fujitsu's electronic customer magazine. Also in this issue:

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