Multiple choice
Steve Mansfield-Devine · Biometric Technology Today · 2011
In the past, biometric systems have often been conceived as point solutions – the answer to a single issue. Today, however, there is a growing realisation that a single biometric authentication system can be used to serve any number of applications. Being able to make a positive identification is useful for everything from preventing data leaks to ensuring a person receives the full benefits of citizenship. It's no wonder, then, that organisations in both the public and private sectors are looking to implement biometric-based identity services that hook into multiple applications.