California Department of Motor Vehicles Engages International Biometric Group To Provide Biometric Consulting Services.Business Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2002 California Department of Motor Vehicles In the United States of America, Department of Motor Vehicles (or DMV) is a commonly used name of the government agency of a U.S. state which administers the registration of automobiles (e.g., by issuing license plates), and/or the licensing of drivers (e.g. has engaged International Biometric Group to provide biometric consulting services. The total value of the contract is $350,000. There are currently 24 million active drivers license and identification records on file with the DMV DMV abbr. Department of Motor Vehicles . The California driver's license Noun 1. driver's license - a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle driver's licence, driving licence, driving license license, permit, licence - a legal document giving official permission to do something is statutorily recognized as the primary form of identification used in the state and the DMV is exploring the use of biometric technology to protect Californians from fraud and loss. "The DMV's goal is to ensure that each individual has only one unique drivers license," stated Wesley Goo, Manager, Systems Development Unit, California DMV. "We are looking to International Biometric Group's expertise to help us in meeting this goal." IBG IBG Informatie Beheer Groep (Netherlands) IBG Institute of British Geographers IBG International Biometric Group IBG Interbank GIRO (General Interbank Recurring Order) IBG Inter-Block Gap IBG Interblock Gap will advise the DMV on appropriate biometric technologies, assist with the development of the Request for Proposal, analyze responses submitted in response to the Request for Proposal and assist with the Feasibility Study The analysis of a problem to determine if it can be solved effectively. The operational (will it work?), economical (costs and benefits) and technical (can it be built?) aspects are part of the study. Results of the study determine whether the solution should be implemented. Report. "IBG has extensive experience evaluating and designing complex, large scale biometric projects - from technical requirements and detailed system design to cost/benefit analysis and policy evaluation," stated Michael Thieme, Senior Consultant, IBG. "We look forward to working with California DMV on this project." About International Biometric Group... International Biometric Group is the leading biometric integration and consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a , addressing the identification and authentication needs of mid to large size organizations. IBG works on behalf of both private and government clients to evaluate, design and integrate biometric solutions for Internet applications, public sector programs, network security, point of sale applications, physical access and time & attendance systems. Learn more at www.biometricgroup.com. |
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