Daon Announces Joint Offering with Siebel Systems for Border Management Agencies.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2003 New Consolidated Visitor Information and Identity Management Initiative Addresses Critical Government Security and Border Management Requirements Daon, a provider of security-rich biometric authentication See biometrics. solutions, today announced it has joined the Siebel Alliance Program as a Base Software Partner and has successfully validated its integration of the DaonEngine with Siebel Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States 7 and Siebel Government 7. Siebel Systems Siebel is a brand name of Oracle Corporation. Siebel Systems, Inc., founded by Thomas Siebel in 1993, was principally engaged in the design, development, marketing and support of CRM applications. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : SEBL SEBL Siebel Systems, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ) is a leading provider of multichannel Using two or more paths for transmission or processing. It can refer to a variety of architectures including (1) multiple I/O channels between the CPU and peripheral devices, (2) multiple wires in a cable, (3) multiple "logical" channels within a single wire or fiber or (4) multiple eBusiness and eGovernment applications software. The alliance formalizes the joint effort between the two companies to address mission-critical needs of border management agencies. Daon products support the capture and recognition of biometric information with iris, facial, fingerprint and voice-recognition technologies. Siebel Homeland Security applications allow border management agencies to manage biometric information and perform critical analyses such as cross-referencing a visa applicant with law enforcement watch lists and databases. The joint solution significantly increases the ability of government agencies to prevent and detect passport and visa fraud The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , and log the arrivals and departures of foreign visitors. The solution will also support the needs of government agencies that require internal biometric security safeguards to securely access Siebel Government and Siebel Homeland Security applications using multiple biometric identifiers. Biometric technologies offer significantly enhanced security over traditional approaches such as passwords or magnetic access cards. "Siebel Systems, is the global leader in homeland security and eGovernment applications," said Oliver Tattan, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Daon. "Through this alliance we are now able to better address the needs of many of our mutual customers, particularly those who need to manage and analyze large amounts of biometric data. Linking biometrics with enterprise software will help governments to meet mission-critical requirements for greater security." Thomas Gann Thomas William Francis Gann (13 May, 1867–24 February, 1938) was a medical doctor by profession, but is best remembered for his work as an amateur archaeologist exploring ruins of the Maya civilization. , Siebel Systems' Vice President and General Manager for Public Sector and Homeland Security, said, "Daon is a leader in the field of biometrics and a natural fit for Siebel Systems in serving the homeland security market. Homeland security requires governments and agencies to share and analyze real-time information in a secure manner. Siebel Homeland Security applications deliver this critical information sharing See data conferencing. and analysis, while Daon's biometric technologies ensure that only authorized parties have access to sensitive data. Our joint solution can help governments ensure more secure borders." Daon's unique combination of multimodal Two or more modes of operation. The term is used to refer to a myriad of functions and conditions in which two or more different methods, processes or forms of delivery are used. On the Web, it refers to asking for something one way and receiving the answer another; for example requesting biometrics enhance the security of government information technology systems. The DaonEngine is a scalable and secure identity management infrastructure platform. Designed to manage multiple security pain points, including fraud control, compliance, and employee accountability, the DaonEngine addresses the critical need to establish a flexible and robust security infrastructure that can run on back-end enterprise systems. Siebel Government and Siebel Homeland Security provide a comprehensive suite of applications software that enable governments to anticipate, track, prevent, and respond to national security threats. By applying technology to the operations of public institutions at all levels, Siebel Systems and Daon can help government agencies manage multiple identity sources, control access to sensitive information, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. About Daon Daon, an identity management company, designs, develops and markets biometric identity management and authentication solutions. The company's flagship product DaonEngine is the most secure, scalable and highly available (24/7/365) biometric authentication solution in the marketplace today. DaonEngine is designed to address market demands for enhanced security and accountability, and the company offers enterprises a unique and integrated approach to biometric authentication. Daon's solutions integrate with existing security systems such as PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of , smart cards, swipe cards and other PIN/password-based systems to provide a heightened level of security and non-repudiation, and reduced risk of fraud. DaonEngine forms the central part of a unique biometric identity management solution that manages the full biometric authentication lifecycle including capture, data management, assertion, protection and issuance. Daon is based 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. , with facilities in Dublin and London. For more information, please visit www.daon.com. About Siebel Systems Siebel Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SEBL) is a leading provider of eBusiness and eGovernment solutions that enable government agencies to better serve constituents through a variety of communication channels. Siebel eGovernment solutions are available off the shelf, enabling government agencies to implement eGovernment solutions without the costs and risks associated with custom-built applications. With more than 3,500 customers worldwide, Siebel Systems provides government agencies and commercial organizations with a proven set of industry-specific best practices, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. applications, and business processes, empowering them to consistently deliver superior customer experiences and establish more meaningful customer relationships. Siebel Systems' sales and service facilities are located in more than 28 countries. |
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