BiometriTech, The Global Event Showcasing Biometric Security Solutions for Secure Access Control and Authentication, Unveils Program for June 2002 Conference in New York.Business Editors BiometriTech 2002 NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2002 Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC TMC Technology Marketing Corporation (Norwalk, Connecticut) TMC Texas Medical Center (Houston, TX) TMC Traffic Message Channel TMC The Movie Channel TMC Traffic Management Center (TM)) has released the complete conference program for its upcoming BiometriTech(TM) Conference, to be held June 25-27, 2002 at the Hotel Penn in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . The September 11th terrorist attacks have created a heightened security tension worldwide. Biometric physical security technologies are quickly becoming the solution relied upon when foolproof access control is required. Biometric solutions are also being deployed to protect precious corporate data. There is no more secure, hack-proof solution than biometrics for controlling access to corporate facilities, networks and sensitive databases. The BiometriTech(TM) program includes seven targeted, three-day tracks, three special half-day workshops, and the Special Smarter Card Summit(TM). Smarter Card Summit(TM) is a comprehensive half-day seminar showing companies how they can use Smart Card technologies to: replace swipe cards swipe card n. A plastic card with a magnetic strip containing encoded data that is read by passing the card through a usually slotted electronic device, used especially to make electronic transactions and to provide access to restricted or secure areas. and key fobs (1) A remote control car door opener such as the common "clicker" used with most modern automobiles. (2) A USB flash drive used for storage or as an identification key. See USB drive and authentication token. for building access, replace passports, and replace PIN number-based magnetic stripe cards A magnetic stripe card is a type of card capable of storing data by modifying the magnetism of tiny iron-based magnetic particles on a band of magnetic material on the card. . The complete program can be viewed right now at www.biometritechexpo.com. "Long before September 11th, the concept of achieving greater security using Biometrics was gaining momentum. Many companies, agencies, law enforcement groups, property/facility managers -- all seeking to control access or protect data -- implemented solutions long before the terrorist attacks heightened security awareness Security awareness is the knowledge and attitude members of an organization possess regarding the protection of the physical and, especially, information assets of that organization. . These technologies are now at a point where ALL those responsible for physical and data security need to make themselves aware of the solutions best for their particular application. And the systems integrators and installers need to learn about these technologies that are a MUST for their toolboxes," explained Rich Tehrani, TMC(TM) president and conference co-chairman. "BiometriTech is the event where all of the applications will be addressed from each point of view -- user, installer, reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. , and integrator (1) In electronics, a device that combines an input with a variable, such as time, and provides an analog output; for example, a watt-hour meter. (2) See systems integrator. ," added Tehrani. The conference tracks are: Technology Solutions, Information Security Solutions, Physical Security Solutions, General Interest, Vertical Market Applications, Development Issues and Integrator/Reseller Solutions. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Marc Robins, TMC's(TM) Vice President of Publications and Trade Shows, BiometriTech is coming along at exactly the right time for second-stage adopters ready to test the biometric waters. "There are enough deployments of Biometrics already to validate that the technology works and is poised to become the leading security solution used worldwide. An event like BiometriTech provides the essential forum where vendors can gather with integrators, installers and users to discuss the benefits and virtues of the solutions, and the issues involved in implementing them. As Biometric solutions develop, this is the place where buyers meet sellers." For more information about BiometriTech, call Hilary Inman at 203/852-6800, ext. 146. Or visit www.biometritechexpo.com. About Technology Marketing Corporation Since its inception in 1972, Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC(R)(TM)) has produced industry-leading trade magazines and events focused on technology and communications. TMC(R) publishes two magazines: Customer Inter@ction Solutions(TM), and Internet Telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. (R), and the online publications, TMCnet.com, Planet PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). (TM) Magazine and BiometriTech(TM). TMC(R) is also the first publisher to test new products in its own on-site laboratories, TMC Labs(TM), and provide factual and unbiased product reviews. TMC(R) also produces Communications SOLUTIONS(R) EXPO, INTERNET TELEPHONY(R) Conference & EXPO and Planet PDA(TM): The Enterprise PDA Event. TMCnet.com publishes more than 25 topical online newsletters. For more information about TMC(R), visit its Web site at www.tmcnet.com. |
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