Industry squares up to multiple opportunities
Wendy Atkins · Biometric Technology Today · 2007
In a year that saw at least one mega-merger, major deployments and continued technical innovation, the biometrics industry certainly kept commentators and analysts on their toes. The industry had much to be upbeat about, having captured investor interest and scooped some major deals. But attempts to spoof systems continued, and there was an ongoing PR battle to demonstrate to stakeholders that the technology could indeed be effectively applied both to improve security and aid convenience in a number of market areas. We look back on what 2006 offered the industry, consumers and investors, and examine prospects for the industry in 2007 and beyond.