Daon Provides Biometric Identity Assurance Technology to Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA).DUBAI, United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates, federation of sheikhdoms (2005 est. pop. 2,563,000), c.30,000 sq mi (77,700 sq km), SE Arabia, on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. -- Daon:
Daon Has Been Selected to Provide the Core Biometric Identity
Assurance Software to Support the Australian Department of
Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA)
in Operational Biometric Trials in the Areas of Immigration
and Border Management
Daon, a leading provider of biometric identity assurance software, announced today that it is supplying its software to the Australian Department of Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA DIMIA Department of Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs (Australia) ) for operational biometric trials. These trials further DIMIA investigations into the use of biometric technology to support their Immigration and Border Management Business Strategy. The trial is an investigative activity scheduled for completion in April 2006 that will inform the broader joint initiative between DIMIA, the Department of Foreign Affairs foreign affairs pl.n. Affairs concerning international relations and national interests in foreign countries. and Trade and the Australian Customs Service The Australian Customs Service is the Australian Federal Government agency responsible for managing the security and integrity of the Australian border, facilitating the movement of legitimate international travellers and goods, and collecting border related duties and taxes. to develop an integrated approach for the use of biometrics technology for immigration and border management. The technology links a persons identity documents to their unique physical characteristics using facial recognition Noun 1. facial recognition - biometric identification by scanning a person's face and matching it against a library of known faces; "they used face recognition to spot known terrorists" automatic face recognition, face recognition , fingerprint and iris scanning Noun 1. iris scanning - biometric identification by scanning the iris of the eye; "the structure of the iris is very distinctive" biometric authentication, biometric identification, identity verification - the automatic identification of living individuals by using technology. Based upon Australia's current advanced visa and border processes, DIMIA is taking a unique approach to trialing better ways to manage identification of persons seeking entry to Australia, and how biometric technology will enhance this. DIMIA have indicated they are very pleased to be taking forward and trialing their approach in partnership with Daon and Ethan Group. "We are proud to be working with the Australian Government and the Ethan Group to assist DIMIA in developing a program that will enhance the integrity of Australia's immigration system," said Tom Grissen, 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. , Daon. "Following an in-depth assessment of the rigorous demands of DIMIA, Daon was selected based on the value they bring to the team. The sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. of their identity assurance product technology and their expertise in the area of biometric technology is globally unrivalled," commented Andrew Rayment, Managing Director, Ethan Group, Daon's partner in the deployment solution. About Ethan Group Ethan Group is Australia's fastest growing Systems Integrator. The Ethan Group is a customer focused company dedicated to providing consistently high levels of service at cost effective rates. Their procurement service is first class with logistical systems that enable reliable deliveries and streamlined procurement related functions. Their vendor accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. engineering team is efficient and capable so that their customers networks are maintained, repaired, enhanced or redesigned without business interruption and with considerable expertise. For more information, please visit www.ethangroup.com.au. About Daon Daon is a leading provider of identity assurance software products focused on meeting the needs of governments and commercial organizations worldwide. Daon supports customers and system integrators in building enterprise solutions requiring the highest level of security, performance, scalability, reliability and privacy. Daon's multi-modal authentication infrastructure, DaonEngine, integrates seamlessly with IT platforms and applications, manages the identity life-cycle of small and large populations and delivers a clear return-on-investment. Privately held, Daon's offices are located in Washington DC, London and Dublin. For further information please visit www.daon.com |
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