FullTilt Solutions Expands Alliance With Iridian Technologies; Together, Companies to Target Health Care Privacy Issues With Iris Recognition-Based Authentication Solutions.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers KING OF PRUSSIA King of Prussia, industrialized suburban area (1990 pop. 18,406), Montgomery co., SE Pa. It has glass and steel fabricating, food processing, printing and publishing, and varied manufacturing (textiles, liquified petroleum gas, water-treatment and electrical , Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2001 FullTilt Solutions (www.fulltilt.com), a leading Internet software development and integration company, and Iridian Technologies, Inc. (Iridian), the world leader in authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. technologies using iris recognition Iris recognition is a method of biometric authentication that uses pattern recognition techniques based on high-resolution images of the irides of an individual's eyes. Not to be confused with another less prevalent ocular-based technology, retina scanning, iris recognition uses , today announced a strategic alliance to address the critical patient privacy challenges currently facing the Health Care industry. The companies plan to integrate iris recognition technology into a comprehensive and ready-to-implement patient information delivery system. The combination of FullTilt's software development and integration services and Iridian's iris recognition technology for authentication will help Health Care providers and related organizations alike quickly adopt this groundbreaking security technology. This best-of-breed solution will allow the Health Care industry to manage access to confidential patient information records in keeping with privacy stipulations of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, regulations. FullTilt's collaboration with Iridian in the development of Iridian's revolutionary KnoWho(TM) authentication server A device used in network access control. It stores the usernames and passwords that identify the clients logging in, or it may hold the algorithms for token access (see authentication token). , also released today. Using Iridian's Authenticam(TM), a dual-function desktop iris recognition/videoconferencing camera for the desktop, the KnoWho authentication server authenticates network users to provide enhanced, real-time information security. "The FullTilt/Iridian alliance takes the collaborative relationship that has existed between the companies to a more market-driven level," said Bill Voltmer, President and 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 Iridian. Voltmer continued, "With patent privacy issues raising industry concern, we believe the ability to rapidly and accurately authenticate personnel accessing highly sensitive Adj. 1. highly sensitive - readily affected by various agents; "a highly sensitive explosive is easily exploded by a shock"; "a sensitive colloid is readily coagulated" patient information is the key step to complying with government legislation. FullTilt's proven knowledge of advanced back-end server technology and high-volume transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. will greatly enhance our ability to achieve optimal market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" with iris recognition-based authentication solutions." "Without a doubt, Iridian is setting new standards in authentication technology by employing biometrics. The Iridian/FullTilt team has done a remarkable job harnessing the technology to meet the challenges facing Health Care in the 21st century," said Jim Adamek, Executive VP of Sales and Business Development at FullTilt. "As the holder of exclusive US and international patents on the core concepts and technologies behind iris recognition, Iridian was the best choice to provide the authentication infrastructure critical to succeeding in e-business. FullTilt's focus on the Health Care vertical is another key step in what promises to be a long and productive business relationship. We're excited about the possibilities." About Iris Recognition Technology Iris recognition technology identifies people by the unique patterns of the iris - the colored ring around the pupil of the eye. Iris recognition is the highest accuracy, single-factor identification method in the world, and can be used for physical access security, information security and in a variety of walk-up applications. Pioneered by John Daugman John Daugman is a physicist and computer-vision expert at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory. He is best known for his pioneering work in biometric identification, in particular the development of the Gabor wavelet based iris recognition algorithm that is (as of 2006) , PhD of Cambridge University Cambridge University, at Cambridge, England, one of the oldest English-language universities in the world. Originating in the early 12th cent. (legend places its origin even earlier than that of Oxford Univ. , England, iris recognition technology examines more than 240 degrees of freedom in the human iris to create the patented IrisCode(R) record, a 512-byte data template used to identify individuals and/or authenticate user privileges See user permissions. . Iris recognition technology is the most accurate, scalable, stable, fast and non-invasive biometric technology in the world. Using Iridian's patented Private ID(TM) software and KnoWho(TM) authentication server, iris recognition devices capture images of the eye from a comfortable distance using standard video technology without bright lights or lasers - requiring no contact, only cooperation, from its users. The combination of accuracy and ease of use gives iris recognition significant and measurable advantages over other biometrics like fingerprinting, voice recognition, 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 and retinal scans. About Iridian Technologies, Inc. Iridian Technologies, Inc. of Moorestown, NJ and Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. , Switzerland, leads the world in research, development and marketing of authentication technologies based on iris recognition - the most accurate biometric identifier. Holder of exclusive US and international patents on the core concepts and technologies behind iris recognition, Iridian offers unparalleled security for physical facilities, information networks and electronic transactions. With blue-chip investors and Fortune 1000 customers in banking, transportation, Health Care and security as well as law enforcement and government, Iridian Technologies is committed to providing the authentication infrastructure critical for today's rapidly evolving e-commerce needs and for tomorrow's wireless world. For more information, visit www.iridiantech.com. About FullTilt Solutions FullTilt Solutions is a leader in software development and integration services to clients seeking to exploit the Internet and improve their competitive positions. FullTilt excels in designing, building, and implementing datacentric solutions that focus on large-scale, complex, transaction intensive challenges. Through its world-class Intelligent Acceleration(TM) methodology and more than 14 years of experience, FullTilt's partnering teams of business strategists and technologists leverage clients' existing assets by empowering them with emerging Internet technologies, commercial software and custom applications. Our solutions unleash the power of enterprise data. For more information on FullTilt, visit www.FullTilt.com. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : FullTilt Solutions has branch locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. Headquarters is located in King of Prussia, PA. |
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