2003 market review
Biometric Technology Today · 2004
The prospect of new large-scale identity systems dominated the headlines in 2003 and there is no sign that this is about to change. All around the world, governments are considering putting biometrics at the heart of ambitious projects, ranging from high-tech passports and ID cards to driving licences and immigration control. This has meant the face, finger and iris recognition players – the most favoured biometrics for these sorts of project – have been working overtime to try and secure the lucrative contracts on offer. Meanwhile, other technologies are also making progress and antics on the business front have continued apace.