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Global Non-destructive Testing Equipment Market 2014-2018: Huge demand for NDT equipment because of increased adoption across various industries such as Power Generation and Oil and Gas

DUBLIN, Apr. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8779tl/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Non-destructive Testing Equipment Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. 

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NDT equipment is used to examine or evaluate the properties of an object, material or system without damaging it. This equipment is used in various applications, including weld verification and structural mechanics, across industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Oil and Gas, and Power Generation.

The analysts forecast the Global NDT Equipment market will grow at a CAGR of 7.92 percent over the period 2013-2018.

The Global NDT Equipment market can be divided into three segments: Ultrasonic Testing Equipment, Radiography Testing Equipment, and Visual Testing Equipment.

The report, the Global NDT Equipment Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers North America, Europe, the APAC region, and the ROW; it also covers the Global NDT Equipment market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

You can request one free hour of our analyst's time when you purchase this market report. Details are provided within the report.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. Market Segmentation by End-users

08. Geographical Segmentation

09. Buying Criteria

10. Market Growth Drivers

11. Drivers and their Impact

12. Market Challenges

13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

14. Market Trends

15. Trends and their Impact

16. Vendor Landscape

17. Key Vendor Analysis

18. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

GE Inspection Technologies GmbH Magnaflux Corp. Olympus NDT Inc. YXLON International Inc. Institut Dr. Foerster Mistras Group Inc. Nikon Metrology NV Zetec Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8779tl/global

Media Contact: Laura Wood, +353-1-481-1716, press@researchandmarkets.net

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SuperCom Awarded 2 New Contracts Amounting To $3.6 Million

HERZLIYA, Israel, April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB), a leading provider of Electronic Intelligence Solutions for National ID, Public Safety and Healthcare, today announced that it has been awarded 2 new contracts from an existing customer totaling $3.6 million. The Company expects to recognize the majority of the contracts' revenue during the second half of 2014.

"I am very pleased with the receipt of these new contracts as it demonstrates the inherent value within our customer base and our ability to build long-term relationships," commented Arie Trabelsi, CEO of SuperCom. "It also indicates a strong vote of confidence and a high level of satisfaction in our products and services by customers. We look forward to continuing our pursuit and realization of the strong potential in our proposals and bids within our deep pipeline."

About Supercom

Since 1988, SuperCom has been a leading global provider of traditional and digital identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification and security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, throughout the world. Through its proprietary e-Government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance and border control services, SuperCom has inspired governments and national agencies to design and issue secured Multi-ID documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizens and visitors. SuperCom offers a unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and product suite, accompanied by advanced complementary services for various industries including healthcare and homecare, security and safety, community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, livestock monitoring, and building and access automation.

SuperCom's website is http://www.supercom.com  

Company Contact

Ordan Trabelsi, President of US Operations
Tel: 1 212 675 4606
ordan@supercom.com

Investor Relations Contacts:

Ehud Helft & Kenny Green

GK Investor & Public Relations

Tel: 1 646 201 9246

supercom@gkir.com

Media Relations Contact:

Matthew Krieger

GK Investor & Public Relations

Tel: 1 914 768 4219

matthew@gkipr.com

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements preceded or followed by or that otherwise include the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "projects", "estimates", "plans", and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Forward-looking statements in this release also include statements about contracts and bid wins, business and economic trends. Investors should also consider the areas of risk described under the heading "Forward Looking Statements" and those factors captioned as "Risk Factors" in the Company's periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made by the Company. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements arising from the annual audit by management and the Company's independent auditors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

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Consumers Get to Know NXT-ID's Smart Wallet, Wocket™, in Series of CNBC Ads Starting the Week of May 12th

SHELTON, Connecticut, April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

NXT-ID, Inc., (OTCQB: NXTD) a biometric authentication company focused on the growing m-commerce market announces the roll out of the first 30 second ads to be aired on CNBC starting the week of May 12th. The consumer ads will feature the company's next generation smart wallet, Wocket™, created to securely replace all the credit cards and loyalty cards in your wallet.

The CNBC ads are part of a consumer marketing campaign to create brand awareness for Wocket™. Included is a press conference and marketing event to be held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on May 28th, where the new image, logo, packaging, video and product demonstration will be revealed.

Mr. Gino Pereira, CEO of NXT-ID, Inc. said, "With current events highlighting the devastating extent of identity theft and compromised credit cards and passwords, Wocket™ is a product for today's unsecure world. The CNBC audience are ideal candidates for Wocket as is every household in the United States."

Wocket™ is a smart wallet in the same vein as the smart phone and smart watch. NXT-ID is introducing its innovative, patent-pending Wocket™ as the next natural step in the evolution of smart devices. Wocket™ is a next generation smart wallet designed to protect your identity and replace all the cards in your wallet, with no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval.

Credit, debit, ATM, loyalty, gift, ID, membership, insurance, ticket, emergency, medical, business, contacts, coupon, and virtually any card can be protected on Wocket™. More than 10,000 cards, records, coupons, etc. and 100 voice commands can also be stored on Wocket™.

Media and shareholders wishing to attend the May 28th event can email info@nxt-id.com

Wocket Consumer FAQ:  

"What is Wocket ™?

Wocket™ is a smart wallet. Like the smart phone and smart watch, NXT-ID is introducing its innovative, patent-pending Wocket™ as the next natural step in the evolution of smart devices. 

"What does Wocket™ do? 

Wocket™ locks all of your private information in an electronic "vault", where only an authenticated owner can authorize access to the data. Thus, you can "lock it with Wocket™ in your pocket", protecting your private information from unauthorized access. 

"What makes Wocket™ smart? 

Wocket™ smart wallet protects all of your private information inside an electronic vault while reducing the number of cards in your wallet. Dynamic pairing for authentication and encrypted data transfer with other secondary devices along with a plethora of new, innovative features makes Wocket™ the smartest wallet ever devised. 

"How is Wocket™ different from other smart card solutions? 

Wocket™ is not a smart card - it is a smart wallet. Thus, it can communicate with smart cards, but is not limited in the number, type, or method of communication of private information that typically restricts the use of a smart card. Furthermore, Wocket™ is not dependent on proximity or any other external factors to secure and choose soft-cards containing private information. 

"How is Wocket™ different from other digital wallet solutions? 

Rather than replace a wallet as many "digital wallet" technologies attempt to do, we chose to improve the wallet. Unlike other digital wallet solutions that depend on connectivity to choose a payment account, Wocket™ does not depend upon the cloud to select or make a payment. 

"Does Wocket™ require another device, such as a cell phone? 

No. Although Wocket™ does not require any other peripheral for security or "proximity sensing", Wocket™ can authenticate with secondary devices prior to transaction as an additional step in security as well as utilize a Wocket™ app on other devices to select or manage a soft-card, all without revealing private information. 

"How do I access my private information? 

A combination of biometrics, personal PIN or pattern provides multi-factor security for your Wocket™. Once Wocket™ verifies your identity, you can simply select whatever soft-card or information you want from the touch screen display, or in some configurations, your voce command.

"How many cards can be securely stored on a Wocket™? 

Up to 10,000 cards, records, coupons, etc. and up to 100 voice commands can also be stored on Wocket™. More can be supported with optional additional memory. 

The full Wocket  product FAQ is available to consumers and media at

http://nxt-id.com/wocket-faq/

Interested consumers can also sign up for product info and news alerts in anticipation of the product.  Advance ordering will be available following the May 28th event. http://www.wocketwallet.com/

About NXT-ID Inc. - Mobile Security for a Mobile World 

NXT-ID, Inc.'s (OTCQB: NXTD) innovative MobileBio™ solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio™ suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms led by the Wocket™ ; a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval. http://www.wocketwallet.com/

NXT-ID' wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/, http://3d-id.net/

Forward-Looking Statements for NXT-ID

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the successful execution of the Company's business strategy. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward- looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the availability of financing; the Company's ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company's ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company's technology; and management of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

Corporate info: info@nxt-id.com

Investor Inquiries:
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Direct: +1-646-863-6519
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Media: +1-800 665-0411

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Global Mobile Biometrics Market 2014-2018

DUBLIN, Apr. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gc8xld/global_mobile) has announced the addition of the "Global Mobile Biometrics Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

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The increase in mergers and acquisitions is one of the most prominent trends witnessed in the market. The Global Mobile Biometrics market is currently witnessing increasing consolidation, which is expected to continue in the future. Both existing vendors and new entrants are taking the acquisitive route to either enter the market or broaden their portfolio of offerings. For instance, Apple acquired AuthenTec for US$356 million in 2012. The acquisition helped Apple attain all its patents for biometric security in mobile devices. 3M completed the acquisition of Cogent Inc. in December 2010 for US$943 million. Cogent develops biometric recognition systems that allow government and businesses to identify individuals by their fingers, palms, faces, and irises.

According to the report, the growth of the Global Mobile Biometrics market is driven by several drivers. One such driver is the increasing use of personal devices for financial transactions. Financial institutions, these days, are encouraging the use of mobile banking and online financial transactions, thereby increasing the need for high-level security. Since the use of biometrics in mobile devices helps provide high-level security, there has been an increase in the adoption of biometrics in mobile devices.

Further, the report states that one of the key challenges in the market is the availability of inexpensive non-biometric technologies. Besides mobile biometrics, there is a high availability of solutions such as token-based two-factor authentication, password authentication, and software authentication in the market. As these solutions are relatively inexpensive and easy to operate, they are finding greater acceptance among individual consumers.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Description

07. Market Landscape

08. Geographical Segmentation

09. Buying Criteria

10. Market Growth Drivers

11. Drivers and their Impact

12. Market Challenges

13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

14. Market Trends

15. Trends and their Impact

16. Vendor Landscape

17. Key Vendor Analysis

18. Key Takeaways

19. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

3M Cogent Inc. AuthenTec Inc. BioEnable Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Fujitsu Ltd. NEC Corp.For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gc8xld/global_mobile

Media Contact: Laura Wood, +353-1-481-1716, press@researchandmarkets.net

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Global Thin Film Metrology Systems Market 2014-2018

DUBLIN, Apr. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b29wtt/global_thin_film) has announced the addition of the "Global Thin Film Metrology Systems Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

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One of the major trends emerging in the Global Thin Film Metrology Systems market is the increased R&D spending by the market vendors. Vendors such as Rudolph, KLA-Tencor, Nanometrics, and Nova Measuring Instruments have already invested a considerable amount of time and money in their R&D departments for the expansion of their product portfolios.

They are also increasingly investing in their R&D divisions to provide enhanced functionality and to meet the unsatisfied requirements of end-consumers. The R&D investments have enabled them to capture a significant market share and gain a competitive edge over the other vendors in the market.

According to the report, the high demand for thin film metrology systems for the development of flat panel displays is an important driver. These systems are used for measuring the thin films used in the flat panel displays of portable mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and e-readers.

Further, the report states that one of the key challenges in this market is the cyclical nature of the Semiconductor industry. The Semiconductor industry is one of the major end-users of thin film metrology systems, and any fluctuations in this industry inevitably leads to fluctuations in the Global Thin Film Metrology Systems market.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. Geographical Segmentation

08. Key Leading Countries

09. Buying Criteria

10. Market Growth Drivers

11. Drivers and their Impact

12. Market Challenges

13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

14. Market Trends

15. Trends and their Impact

16. Vendor Landscape

17. Key Vendor Analysis

18. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

Nanometrics Inc. Nova Measuring Instruments KLA-Tencor Corp. Rudolph Technologies Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b29wtt/global_thin_film

Media Contact: Laura Wood, +353-1-481-1716, press@researchandmarkets.net

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Her Majesty's Passport Office Selects Unisys to Implement New Facial Recognition System Based on Advanced Biometrics Technologies

BLUE BELL, Pa., April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that it has been selected by Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) to implement its new Facial Recognition System (FRS).

The FRS will increase efficiency within the application process by automating manual operations to analyze facial biometric data and quickly identify issues associated with passport applications.

Under the terms of the five-year agreement, Unisys will provide systems integration services to implement its open standards LEIDA platform, which will manage identity verification for United Kingdom (UK) passport applicants based on their facial biometric data.

"We are excited to be chosen for this important project," said Nick Fraser, managing director, Unisys UK. "Unisys has applied facial and other biometrics technologies to build leading-edge passport, citizen registry and land border control systems for the United States, Australia, Mexico and other countries around the world. We look forward to applying our expertise to help the UK manage the throughput of travelers."

About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With approximately 23,000 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.

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Global Biometrics Market in the Healthcare Industry 2014-2018

DUBLIN, April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gdq384/global_biometrics) has announced the addition of the "Global Biometrics Market in the Healthcare Industry 2014-2018" report to their offering. 

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The analysts forecast the Global Biometrics market in the Healthcare industry to grow at a CAGR of 31.95 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the high adoption of biometrics by hospital managements. The Global Biometrics market in the Healthcare industry has also been witnessing the rapid technological advancement. However, the strong competition from inexpensive non-biometric technologies could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. 

The report, the Global Biometrics Market in the Healthcare Industry 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Biometrics market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

One of the most prominent trends witnessed in the market is the increasing number of mergers and acquisitions. The Global Biometrics market in the Healthcare industry is witnessing increasing consolidation, which is expected to continue in the future. Both existing vendors and new entrants prefer the acquisitive route to either enter the market or broaden their portfolio of offerings. 

For instance, Safran completed the acquisition of biometric solution provider L-1 Identity Solutions in the second quarter of 2011 for US$1 billion. The acquisition helped Safran become a leading player in the Global Biometrics market. 3M completed the acquisition of Cogent Inc. in December 2010 for US$943 million. Cogent manufactures biometric recognition systems that allow governments and businesses to identify individuals by their fingers, palms, faces, and irises.

According to the report, there are many drivers contributing to the Global Biometrics market in the Healthcare industry, the most important of which is the high adoption of biometrics by hospital management. Lately, there has been a substantial increase in the adoption of biometrics by hospitals. They are increasingly adopting biometrics to keep track of doctors' activities and to secure patient records.

Key Topics Covered: 

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Description

07. Market Landscape

08. Market Segmentation by Technology

09. Geographical Segmentation

10. Buying Criteria

11. Market Growth Drivers

12. Drivers and their Impact

13. Market Challenges

14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

15. Market Trends

16. Trends and their Impact

17. Vendor Landscape

18. Key Vendor Analysis

19. Other Reports in this Series


Companies Mentioned: 

3M Cogent Inc.Aware Inc.Bio-Key International Inc.Biometix Pty Ltd.Cross Match Technologies Inc.DigitalPersona Inc.Fujitsu Ltd.LumidigmM2SYS LLCNEC Corp.Safran SASiemens AGSuprema Inc.ZKTeco Inc.For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gdq384/global_biometrics


Media Contact: Laura Wood , +353-1-481-1716, press@researchandmarkets.net

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Global Biometrics Technology Market (Face, Hand Geometry, Voice, Signature, Iris, AFIS, Non-AFIS and Others) is Expected to Exceed USD 23 Billion by 2019: Transparency Market Research

ALBANY, New York, April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Biometrics Technology (Face, Hand geometry, Voice, Signature, Iris, AFIS, Non-AFIS and Others) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019," the global market is expected to reach a value of USD 23.3 billion by 2019, at a CAGR of 20.8% from 2013 to 2019.

Increasing security concerns due to the rising terror attacks and crimes have created a need for high level security. In addition, the rising government initiatives such as e-passport, national identification programs etc. and various border control projects such as European Dactyloscopy (EURODAC), Visa Information Systems (VIS) and new generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) have helped to boost the biometrics technology market. However, privacy concerns and high cost of biometrics system may hinder the growth of this market. Furthermore, increasing usage of multimodal biometrics to enhance the security level is expected to create huge opportunities for this market in the upcoming years.

Browse the full report at with complete TOC http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/biometrics-technology-market.html

By application type, the non-AFIS biometrics systems accounted for largest revenue share of 41.40% of the overall biometrics technology market in 2012. With the advancements in technology, silicon sensor prices used for fingerprint recognition have fallen considerably. Such enduring advancements have made the sensors more efficient and have resulted in lowering the production costs and expanding their application in broader range of devices. As a result, non-AFIS systems have become cost effective as compared to the earlier ones. In addition, due to their user friendliness, they are largely deployed in smart phones and laptops. Iris recognition segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 28.6% by 2019. This is due to high accuracy level and stability possessed by iris.

In case of end use segment, transport/visa/logistics and government segments together accounted for more than 50% of the overall biometrics technology market in 2012. This was due to the increasing need for examining the traveler's credentials. As a result, this end use segment is expected to dominate the other end use segments by 2019. With the increasing usage of internet banking for transactions, biometrics technology is largely being deployed in the banking and finance sector. Hence, this end use segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during forecast period.

North America accounted for 32.1% of the overall revenue share in 2012. This region is anticipated to uphold its dominating share throughout the forecast period. Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 22.0% from 2013 to 2019. With numerous evolving economies in this region including India, China, Australia and Japan among others, there is a strong necessity for building infrastructure in terms of border security and national identification. Hence, the Asia Pacific biometrics technology market is expected to witness a faster growth as compared to Europe, the Middle East and North America.

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Global biometrics technology market consists of large numbers of domestic and multinational distinguished players. In 2012, the global biometrics industry was dominated by Morpho SA (Safran) with 19.0% of the market share. Some of the other leading players include 3M Cogent, NEC Corporation, DigitalPersona and Accu-Time Systems among others.

The global biometrics technology market is segmented as below: 

By Application Type

FaceHand geometryVoiceSignatureIrisAFISNon-AFISOthers(DNA, typing rhythms)Browse the full report at with complete TOC http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/biometrics-technology-market.html

By End Users

GovernmentDefense ServicesBanking and FinanceConsumer ElectronicsHealthcareHome Safety & SecurityCommercial Safety & SecurityTransport/Visa/LogisticsOthers (Retail, hospitality, gaming and automobile)By Region

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificRoWBrowse Technology & Media Market Research Reports @ http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/technology-market-reports-8.html

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Our data repository is continuously updated and revised by a team of research experts, so that it always reflects the latest trends and information. With a broad research and analysis capability, Transparency Market Research employs rigorous primary and secondary research techniques in developing distinctive data sets and research material for business reports.

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Biometrics: Technologies and Global Markets

WEST HARTFORD, Conn., April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Global Information Inc. announces the addition of a new market research report "Biometrics: Technologies and Global Markets" at GIIResearch.com

The global market for biometric technologies is estimated to be $8.7 billion in 2013. In 2014, the forecasted revenues will likely reach almost $11.2 billion and $27.5 billion by 2019, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%.

This report studies the global as well as regional markets for biometric technologies and devices, with a view to locate newer markets and to expand the present application market for various types of biometric devices. A realistic forecast has been made for the future market for different types of biometric technologies and devices. These biometric technologies and products are studied, with attention to their value globally, as well as in different regions, during the last three years and forecasted for the next five years. The application for each type of biometric technology is discussed in detail with a view to establishing global as well as regional usage. A future forecast has been made for such applications.

The report also studies the product life cycle and technology life cycle of various types of biometric devices and the methods employed by different manufacturers and users in maintaining ecological balance. Several types of new and recently developed biometric technologies are becoming more popular in various applications. These are also studied. Finally, the report profiles the major manufacturers and suppliers of biometric devices. The mergers and acquisitions in this field are also studied and discussed.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3 OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4 GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGIES
CHAPTER 5 GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOMETRIC APPLICATIONS
CHAPTER 6 BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 7 INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 8 PROFILES OF BIOMETRIC EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
CHAPTER 9 APPENDIX
LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES

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http://www.giiresearch.com/report/bc140092-biometrics.html

Media Contact: Joe Malley, Global Information, Inc., 860-674-8796, US-marketing@gii.co.jp

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Global Market for 3-D Scanning To Reach Nearly $8.9 Billion in 2018; Asia Moving At 23.2% CAGR

WELLESLEY, Massachusetts, April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

BCC Research (www.bccresearch.com) reveals in its new report, 3-D SCANNING: TECHNOLOGIES AND GLOBAL MARKETS, the global three-dimensional (3-D) scanning market is expected to grow to nearly $8.9 billion by 2018, with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. Asia, the fastest-growing regional segment, is moving at a steady 23.2% CAGR.

While the overall 3-D scanning is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years, the largest absolute growth segment is the North America segment, which is expected to reach nearly $5.4 billion by 2018.

Asia, however, is the fastest moving regional segment in this market. With a 23.2% CAGR, it is expected to reach nearly $1.6 billion by 2018.

"Laser triangulation is the system with the greatest presence in the market, which is expected to continue," says BCC Research instrumentation and sensors analyst Paul Bragulla. "This is due to its dominance in the industrial sector, primarily quality control and automated inspection. It also is beneficial in asset generation and body scanning, though body scanning is better served by structured light technology."

3-D scanning technology allows the rapid and accurate creation of a computer model from a physical object. It has applications in almost every industry from manufacturing to entertainment, and rapid development of the technology is allowing simultaneous increases in performance and decreases in cost. These advances will allow the penetration of 3-D scanning into additional markets and industries, as well as deepening its importance to those markets and industries in which it is already used.

3-D SCANNING: TECHNOLOGIES AND GLOBAL MARKETS provides a market overview for 3-D scanning technology that evaluates the current status of the market, the changes from 2012 to 2013, and the projections for the market's likely state in 2018. It contains an in-depth discussion of laser triangulation, conoscopic holography, and structured light scanning technologies as well as an overview of time-of-flight scanning. It also presents an introduction to the critical technical concepts needed to understand 3-D scanning, an analysis of patents relevant to the market, and a profile of 3-D scanning manufacturers and service providers.

Editors and reporters who wish to speak with the analyst should contact Steven Cumming at steven.cumming@bccresearch.com.

About BCC Research 

BCC Research publishes market research reports that make organizations worldwide more profitable with intelligence that drives smart business decisions. These reports cover today's major industrial and technology sectors, including emerging markets. For more than 40 years we've helped clients identify new market opportunities with accurate and reliable data and insight, including market sizing, forecasting, industry overviews, and identification of significant trends and key competitors. We partner with analysts who are experts in specific areas of industry and technology, providing unbiased measurements and assessments of global markets. Our clients include the top companies in industries around the world as well as universities, business schools, start-ups, consulting firms and investment companies. BCC Research is a unit of Eli Research LLC. Visit our website at www.bccresearch.com. Contact us: (+1) 781-489-7301 (U.S. Eastern time), or email help@bccresearch.com.

Data and analysis extracted from this press release must be accompanied by a statement identifying BCC Research LLC, 49-2 Walnut Park, Wellesley, MA 02481, Telephone: (+1) 781-489-7301; Email: editor@bccresearch.com as the source and publisher. Thank you.

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Biometric Company NXT-ID, Inc. Announces CNBC Ad Campaign for Wocket™, its Next Generation Smart Wallet, to Start in May

SHELTON, Conn., April 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NXT-ID, Inc., (OTCQB: NXTD) a biometric authentication company focused on the growing m-commerce market, announced today that it will be featuring its next generation smart wallet, Wocket™, designed to replace all the cards in your wallet in a CNBC ad campaign starting in May. The add roll-out will commence prior to the previously announced May 28th press conference and marketing event to held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

The ad campaign will focus on Wocket™'s launch and its potential to revolutionize the payment industry.

Wocket™ is a smart wallet in the same vein as the smart phone and smart watch. NXT-ID is introducing its innovative, patent-pending Wocket™ as the next natural step in the evolution of smart devices. Wocket™ is a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, with no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval.

Credit, debit, ATM, loyalty, gift, ID, membership, insurance, ticket, emergency, medical, business, contacts, coupon, and virtually any card can be protected on Wocket™. More than 10,000 cards, records, coupons, etc. and 100 voice commands can also be stored on Wocket™.

Mr. Gino Pereira, CEO of NXT-ID, Inc. said in regards to the upcoming ad campaign, "According to Travelers Insurance Company, 44% of all identity theft in the United States stems from a lost or stolen wallet. Approximately 12 million people a year fall victim to identity fraud. Wocket™ is the solution to this epidemic. Wocket replaces your existing wallet and stores all the cards that you own in a secure environment and utilizes one dynamic card to represent all your cards."

Starting dates and air times for the ad campaign on CNBC will be announced shortly. The May 28th event will introduce Wocket™, its new brand identity and marketing roll out.

Media and shareholders wishing to attend the May 28th event can email info@nxt-id.com.

Wocket Consumer FAQ:

"What is Wocket ™?

Wocket™ is a smart wallet. Like the smart phone and smart watch, NXT-ID is introducing its innovative, patent-pending Wocket™ as the next natural step in the evolution of smart devices.

"What does Wocket™ do?

Wocket™ locks all of your private information in an electronic "vault", where only an authenticated owner can authorize access to the data. Thus, you can "lock it with Wocket™ in your pocket", protecting your private information from unauthorized access.

"What makes Wocket™ smart?

Wocket™ smart wallet protects all of your private information inside an electronic vault while reducing the number of cards in your wallet. Dynamic pairing for authentication and encrypted data transfer with other secondary devices along with a plethora of new, innovative features makes Wocket™ the smartest wallet ever devised.

"How is Wocket™ different from other smart card solutions?

Wocket™ is not a smart card - it is a smart wallet. Thus, it can communicate with smart cards, but is not limited in the number, type, or method of communication of private information that typically restricts the use of a smart card. Furthermore, Wocket™ is not dependent on proximity or any other external factors to secure and choose soft-cards containing private information.

"How is Wocket™ different from other digital wallet solutions?

Rather than replace a wallet as many "digital wallet" technologies attempt to do, we chose to improve the wallet. Unlike other digital wallet solutions that depend on connectivity to choose a payment account, Wocket™ does not depend upon the cloud to select or make a payment.

"Does Wocket™ require another device, such as a cell phone?

No. Although Wocket™ does not require any other peripheral for security or "proximity sensing", Wocket™ can authenticate with secondary devices prior to transaction as an additional step in security as well as utilize a Wocket™ app on other devices to select or manage a soft-card, all without revealing private information.

"How do I access my private information?

A combination of biometrics, personal PIN or pattern provides multi-factor security for your Wocket™. Once Wocket™ verifies your identity, you can simply select whatever soft-card or information you want from the touch screen display, or in some configurations, your voice command.

"How many cards can be securely stored on a Wocket™?

Up to 10,000 cards, records, coupons, etc. and up to 100 voice commands can also be stored on Wocket™. More can be supported with optional additional memory.

The full Wocket product FAQ is available to consumers and media at
http://nxt-id.com/wocket-faq/.

Interested consumers can also sign up for product info and news alerts in anticipation of the product.  Pre-ordering will be available following the May 28th event.  http://www.thewocket.com/, http://www.wocketwallet.com/

About NXT-ID, Inc. - Mobile Security for a Mobile World
NXT-ID, Inc.'s (OTCQB: NXTD) innovative MobileBio™ solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio™ suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms led by the Wocket™; a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval. http://www.thewocket.com/, http://www.wocketwallet.com/

NXT-ID's wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/, http://3d-id.net/

Forward-Looking Statements for NXT-ID
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the successful execution of the Company's business strategy. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward- looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the availability of financing; the Company's ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company's ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company's technology; and management of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

Corporate info: info@nxt-id.com

Investor Inquiries:
Kirin Smith
ProActive Capital Group
Direct: 646 863 6519
ksmith@proactivecapital.com

Media: 800 665-0411

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Global Next Generation Sequencing Market Report

DUBLIN, Apr. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets

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) has announced the addition of the

"Global Next Generation Sequencing Market Report"

report to their offering.

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The analysts forecast the Global Next Generation Sequencing market to grow at a CAGR of 20.78 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increased adoption of next generation sequencing by new customers. The Global Next Generation Sequencing market has also been witnessing an introduction of new DNA sequencing products and accessories. However, the logistical problems could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

The report, Global Next Generation Sequencing Market Report, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market in the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Next Generation Sequencing market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

With the expansion of the customer base to less sophisticated customers, access to improved bioinformatics tools is becoming even more of a priority. Sequencing companies started to seriously tackle this issue: in 2012 Life Technologies unveiled Ion Reporter, a commercial cloud-based variant analysis software package and purchased Compendia Bioscience.

Illumina launched BaseSpace Apps, a dedicated application store for BaseSpace, its genomics cloud computing platform. In addition, Illumina secured the buy-in of bioinformatics companies such as Golden Helix, Biomatters, Ingenuity, Station X, and Spiral Genetics, on top of collaborations with Diagnomics, Ingenuity, and Knome.

According to the report, the growth of the Global Next-generation Sequencing market is driven by several factors, the most important of which is the increased adoption of next-generation sequencing technology by new customers.

Further, the report states that one of the key challenges in the market is the low adoption of genomic technology compared to other sequence analysis technologies, especially among large biotechnology companies. This is mainly because of logistical problems such as instrument complexity, problems in data storage, automation, and sample preparation.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.


Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Scope of the Report

3. Market Research Methodology

4. List of Abbreviations

5. Introduction

6. Market Landscape

7. Market Segmentation by Application

8. Market Segmentation by Technology

9. Market Segmentation by Product

10. Market Segmentation by End-users

11. Geographical Segmentation

12. Key Leading Countries

13. Buying Criteria

14. Market Growth Drivers

15. Drivers and their Impact

16. Market Challenges

17. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

18. Market Trends

19. Trends and their Impact

20. Vendor Landscape

21. Key Vendor Analysis

22. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

23andMe Inc. Ambry Genetics Corp. Axeq Technologies Inc. Beijing Genomics Institute Fluidigm Corp. Foundation Medicine Inc. GeneDx Good Start Genetics Inc. Helicos BioSciences Corp. Illumina Inc. Knome Inc. Life Technologies Corp. NABsys Inc. Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. Pathogenica Inc. QIAGEN N.V RainDance Technologies Inc. Roche Holding AG Sequenom Inc. Takara Bio Inc.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/znls9v/global_nex


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AbbVie Announces Initiation of Pivotal Phase III Study of Veliparib (ABT-888) for Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced the initiation of a global Phase III clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of its investigational compound, veliparib (ABT-888), in patients with previously untreated locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The trial will compare patients randomized to receive either the standard chemotherapies of carboplatin and paclitaxel with the addition of veliparib, versus patients receiving carboplatin and paclitaxel with the addition of placebo.  

"Lung cancer is one of most common cancers worldwide and can be difficult to treat, particularly when it is diagnosed in the more advanced stages of the disease," said Scott Brun M.D., vice president, Pharmaceutical Development, AbbVie. "This Phase III trial is an important step in the development of veliparib and in potentially providing patients with squamous non-small cell lung cancer with a new treatment option."

This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter, Phase III trial will recruit approximately 900 patients. The primary efficacy outcome of the trial is overall survival (OS). Other pre-specified outcome measures include progression-free survival (PFS), and objective response rate (ORR). The safety of veliparib will also be evaluated in the trial.

More information on the trial is available at www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02106546).

About Veliparib (ABT-888)
Veliparib (ABT-888) is an investigational oral poly (adenosine diphosphate [ADP]–ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor being evaluated in multiple tumor types. PARP is a naturally occurring enzyme in the body that repairs damage to DNA, and contributes to chemotherapy resistance in cancer cells. Discovered and developed by AbbVie researchers, veliparib is being developed to increase the effectiveness of common DNA-damaging therapies like chemotherapy or radiation. Veliparib is currently being studied in more than a dozen cancers and tumor types, including breast, ovarian, and non-small cell lung cancers.

About Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for approximately 85-to-90 percent of diagnosed cases.i There are three common subtypes of NSCLC: adenocarcinoma, squamous cell (epidermoid) carcinoma, and large cell (undifferentiated) carcinoma. Adenocarcinoma accounts for approximately 40 percent of lung cancers and is the most common form of NSCLC in patients who smoke, have smoked or have never smoked. Adenocarcinoma typically originates in the outer parts of the lung. Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for about 25-to-30 percent of NSCLC cases, and is usually found in the middle airways of the lungs. Squamous cell is often linked to patients with a history of smoking. About 10-to-15 percent of NSCLC cases are considered large cell carcinomas, which tend to grow and spread quickly, making it a more difficult-to-treat form of NSCLC. Other subtypes exist, but are less common.ii

Lung cancer (both small cell and non-small cell) is the second most common cancer in both men and women. It accounts for about 13 percent of all new cancers in the U.S. and is the leading cause of cancer-related death among both men and women, causing more deaths than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.iii Worldwide, it is the most common form of cancer.iv Once NSCLC is diagnosed, treatment options can include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or targeted therapies, depending on the stage of the disease.v

About AbbVie Oncology
The fight against cancer is one of the greatest battles in medicine and the varied nature of the disease requires a diverse approach that looks at multiple disease targets in a variety of tumor types. AbbVie's oncology research is focused on the discovery and development of targeted therapies that work against the processes cancers need to survive. By investing in new technologies and approaches, we are breaking ground in some of the most widespread and difficult-to-treat cancers, including multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Our oncology pipeline includes multiple new molecules in clinical trials being studied in more than 15 different cancers and tumor types.

About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories.  The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases.  AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.  For further information on the company and its people, portfolio and commitments, please visit www.abbvie.com.  Follow @abbvie on Twitter or view careers on our Facebook or LinkedIn page.

i "Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer." The American Cancer Society, Accessed March 12, 2014: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer-non-smallcell/index?sitearea

ii "Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Detailed Guide." The American Cancer Society, Accessed March 12, 2014: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer-non-smallcell/detailedguide/index

iii "What Are the Key Statistics About Lung Cancer?" The American Cancer Society, Accessed March 12, 2014: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer-non-smallcell/detailedguide/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-key-statistics

iv "Lung Cancer Incidence Statistics." Cancer Research U.K., Accessed March 12, 2014: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/cancerstats/types/lung/incidence/uk-lung-cancer-incidence-statistics#geog

v "What Are the Key Statistics About Lung Cancer?" The American Cancer Society, Accessed March 12, 2014: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/lungcancer-non-smallcell/detailedguide/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-treating-general-info

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Global Fiber Market Report

DUBLIN, Apr. 14, 2014
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) has announced the addition of the

"Global Fiber Market Report"

report to their offering.

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The analysts forecast the Global Fiber market to grow at a CAGR of 4 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in population. The Global Fiber market has also been witnessing an increase in the demand for organic and natural fibers. However, the increase in fiber prices could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.

The report, the Global Fiber Market Report, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the markets in North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the APAC and MEA regions; it also covers the Global Fiber market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Organic fibers are produced without the use of toxic substances, preservatives, pesticides, irradiation, or genetic engineering. The demand for natural and organic fibers is increasing worldwide with the increase in environmental awareness among consumers. Especially when it comes to clothing, consumers increasingly prefer organic clothing. Consumers are demanding biodegradable, environmental, and skin-friendly fabrics and clothing from the Textile industry, which is driving the Global Fiber market.

For instance, the production of organic cotton used in fabrics and clothing has increased two-fold and was worth more than US$7.0 billion in 2012 and will continue to increase during the forecast period. Many manufacturers are obtaining certifications such as the Global Organic Textile Standard for growing organic cotton fibers, so as to meet the growing needs for organic fiber-based textile products. The growing need for sustainability is encouraging consumers to buy products made from organic materials and fabrics. Hence, this will drive the growth of the Global Fiber market during the forecast period.

According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the increase in population worldwide. As many countries such as China, India, Brazil, and the Arab countries are witnessing a rising population, the demand for textiles including apparels and home textiles is expected to increase. This in turn is leading to the increase in demand for fibers used in the manufacturing of textile products.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Scope of the Report

3. Market Research Methodology

4. List of Abbreviations

5. Introduction

6. Market Landscape

7. Market Segmentation by Application

8. Market Segmentation by Product Segmentation

9. Geographical Segmentation

10. Key Leading Countries

11. Buying Criteria

12. Market Growth Drivers

13. Drivers and their Impact

14. Market Challenges

15. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

16. Market Trends

17. Trends and their Impact

18. Vendor Landscape

19. Key Vendor Analysis

20. Other Reports in this Series


Companies Mentioned:

Asahi Kasei Fibers Corp. BASF Corp. Fiber Visions Corp. Fulida Group Holding Co. Ltd. Grasim Industries Ltd. Kaneka Corp. Lenzing AG Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd. Performance Fibers Inc. Radici Partecipazioni S.p.A Reliance Industries Ltd. Tangshan Sanyou Group Co. Ltd. Toyobo Co. Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9wn2kq/global_fiber


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GenomeDx Biosciences Announces data on genomic tests for prostate and bladder cancer to be presented at the annual meeting of UAE

SAN DIEGO, 11 April 2014/PRNewswire /-GenomeDx Biosciences announced today two study abstracts for Genomic analysis of the company for the prostate and bladder cancers have been chosen as "Best posters in a Poster Session" by the organizers of the Conference in the annual European Congress 29 Association of Urology.

The first presentation of poster shows the clinical validation of decipher sorter ® for prostate cancer for the prediction of failure of treatment in men treated with radiation therapy after surgery.  The second poster presentation, reports on the discovery and validation of a genomic signature 15-marker to predict recurrence of high-risk bladder cancer.

Follow the timetable for the presentation of posters in UAE:

Session title: "Improvement in the measurement of biomarkers in prostate cancer"
Overview of title: "Validation of a classifier of genomic for prediction of biochemical failure after postoperative radiotherapy in high-risk prostate cancer"
Date and time: Saturday, April 12, 2014, 16:00 to 17:30 UTC
Room: A2
Abstract #: 205

Session title: "Modern staging in bladder and upper tract urothelial carcinomas: a new era has begun"
Overview of title: "Discovery and validation of a signature of novel expression for prediction of recurrence in subsequent cystectomy of high-risk bladder cancer"
Date and time: Monday, April 14, 2014, 12:15 to 13:45 UTC
Room: K1
Abstract #: 898

About GenomeDx Biosciences
GenomeDx Biosciences develops and markets Genomic analysis for prostate and other Urologic Cancers that impact treatment decisions, improve patient outcomes and ultimately reduce health care costs. GenomeDx has developed the decoding of prostate cancer classifier, the first and only commercially available genomic test that predicts the risk of developing metastatic prostate cancer regardless of PSA and other conventional risk assessment tools. GenomeDx is based in San Diego, California and Vancouver, British Columbia. www.genomedx.com

Press contact:
Cammy Duong
Canale communications
619-849-5382
Cammy@canalecomm.com

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Next Generation Biometric Market worth $23.54 Billion by 2020

DALLAS, April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

According to the new market research report "Next Generation Biometric Market by Technology (Fingerprint, Palm, Face, Iris, Vein, Voice & Signature), Function, Application (Government, Defense, Travel & Immigration, Home Security, Banking, Consumer Electronics & so on) & Geography - Forecasts & Analysis 2014 - 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the biometric market will be worth $23.54 Billion by 2020 at an estimated CAGR of 17.6%.

Browse 158 market data Tables, 59 Figures spread through 352 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Next Generation Biometric Market".

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`Biometric' implies the identification or authentication of humans by their traits such as face, fingerprint, voice, iris, palm, DNA, and signature. Biometric authentication has become the most important part of security due to an increase in unauthorized immigration, visa frauds, border intrusion, and so on. It has increasingly been getting deployed at all the security checkpoints of airports, stations, commercial complex, retail malls, and so on. Biometric technology provides accurate authentication and negligible margin of duplicity or error.

This report describes the various types of Next Generation Biometric Market such as face, fingerprint, iris, voice, signature, vein, and DNA recognition that are being used for different applications. Out of all the above types, face, fingerprint, and iris recognition are commonly used in most of the applications. Fingerprint recognition is the oldest type of biometric authentication and can be seen at banks, ATMs, and various government offices.

The report also throws light on the various application areas of biometric technology such as government, banking and finance, travel and immigration, defense, consumer electronics, home security, commercial security, and healthcare. Biometric technology is slowly spreading across all the industries wherever security is of the prime concern. Biometric technology is largely deployed in the application areas such as government, travel and immigration, banking and finance, and defense. The government applications cover voting, personal ID, license, building access, and so on, whereas, travel and immigration use biometric authentication for border access control, immigration, detection of explosives at the airports, and so on. Banking and finance sector use biometric authentication for account access, ATM security, and so on.

The leading companies in the biometric market covered in the report are 3M (U.S.), Cross Match Technologies (U.S.), Facebanx (U.K.), Fingerprint Cards AB (Sweden), Fujitsu Ltd. (Japan), Fulcrum Biometrics (U.K.), NEC Corporation (Japan), RCG Holdings LTD (Hong Kong), Saffran SA (France), Siemens Ag (Germany), Suprema Inc. (South Korea), Thales Group SA (France), and Validsoft (U.K.).

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MarketsandMarkets also provides multi-client reports, company profiles, databases, and custom research services. MarketsandMarkets covers thirteen industry verticals; including advanced materials, automotive and transportation, banking and financial services, biotechnology, chemicals, consumer goods, telecommunications and IT, energy and power, food and beverages, industrial automation, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and electronics, aerospace & defense.

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Biophotonics Conference and Exhibition strategies Announces speakers

PennWell Corp. is a business-to-business communication and information media diversified company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries: electricity, water and wastewater, oil and gas, renewable,... jwplayer. key = ' 2k?/GKwZ2uQZmDlQ9VYArfZt2b4 + KhHX3 + DM4zisgtE = ";NASHUA, New Hampshire, 10 April 2014/PRNewswire /-strategies in Biophotonics Announces speakers for the meeting in Boston, September 9-11. This new Conference with exhibition brings together an outstanding group of rapporteurs who have been involved in the development and marketing of products based on optics and Photonics and biomedical technologies.

Speakers include:

Robert S. Langer, Professor of ScD, MIT Institute, whose patents have been approved by more than 250 pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology and medical devices: creation and implementation of advanced technologies. David Walt, PhD, Tufts and HHMI Professor and co-founder of Illumina, the first sequencing of the DNA of the company to achieve the genome $1000: lessons learned from taking discoveries from the academic laboratory through marketing. Ellen Strahlman,MD, Corporation, Senior Vice President of R & D and Chief Medical Officer at BD Biosciences: meeting market needs with innovation. Gregory Altshuler, PhD, DSc, Senior Vice President of R & D at the Palomar Medical: creation of new products for life science markets.In addition, well-known leaders in their fields will address issues ranging from the role of optics and Photonics in the life science market to global opportunities in the trends towards the point of care and mobile health services.

These speakers are:

Robert Alfano, PhD, Director of the Institute for ultrafast spectroscopy & laser, City College of the city of New York, referring to the light advances in biomediphotonics Anita Goel, MD, PhD, CEO of Nanobiosym and winner of the Nokia XChallenge, talks about personalized medicine and global health Robert Nordstrom, PhD, Program Director of the program of the NIH cancer imaging, speaking in translating ideas Biophotonics in commercial utility Joseph SchmittPhD, Vice President of development advanced in St. Jude Medical, talking about the marketing diagnosis, Amy Kerdok, PhD, Director of development at Intuitive Surgical clinical engineering, discusses lessons learned optical integrator in surgical robots Myron Greenspan, lawyer of Lackenbach Siegel LLP, about what you should know about property intellectual and patent law two panels innovative experts:

Fabian d ' Souza, MD, President of Boston partners, leads a discussion with physicians, including John Frangioni, MD and Penny Ford-Carleton, RN, MS, meet your requirement with heads of John Dexheimer, counsel to the President of LightWave, optical technologies and photonics, a group of investors to provide knowledge on financing and acquisition strategies "are very excited to have such distinguished speakers from a through a variety of doctors and fields of technology of the Academy", business, finance and Government, "said Barbara Goode, co-Chair of the Conference and Editor in Chief of the BioOptics World."I think that assistants are valuable resources and knowledge, as we combine a truly unique and diverse group of people who are involved in the development and commercialization of Biophotonics-based products that are revolutionizing the Sciences of life."

Strategies in Biophotonics Conference and Exhibition is the only event dedicated to enable successful market and product development of biomedical technologies and products based on optics and photonics. It will be held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel from 9 to 11 September 2014.

The event is owned and produced by PennWell and is organized by BioOptics and Laser Focus world. To register online and to learn more about strategies in Biophotonics, visit: www.strategiesinbiophotonics.com.

About PennWell
PennWell Corp. It is a business-to-business communication and information media diversified company that provides quality content and solutions for the following industries of integrated marketing: optoelectronics, fiber optics, electric power, water and wastewater, oil and gas, renewable, electronics, semiconductors, control of pollution, enterprise storage, convert, nanotechnology, fire, emergency services and dental. Founded in 1910, PennWell publishes over 100 print and online magazines and newsletters, performs 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents and has a wide range of books, maps, web sites, research and database services. In addition to PennWell in Tulsa, Oklahoma, headquarters the company has main offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; Houston, Texas; London, England; Mountain View, California; Fairlawn, New Jersey, Moscow, Russia and Hong Kong, China. In 2010, PennWell celebrates 100 years in business.

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Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA) Announces Its Board of Directors, Comprised of the Very Best in Commercial and Strategic Leadership and Identity Expertise

Janice Kephart, SIBA founder and CEO. (PRNewsFoto/Secure Identity & Biometrics Association)jwplayer.key="2kY/GKwZ2uQZmDlQ9VYArfZt2b4+KhHX3+DM4zisgtE=";WASHINGTON, April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA), a non-profit association established in February 2014 to encourage use of solutions that protect and secure identity across private and public platforms, today announces its board members. The new SIBA board represents proven expertise in identity management and biometric solutions, high technology government relations and commercialization, and the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities. "I am so pleased with the diverse and highly relevant experience on the SIBA board," said Janice Kephart, SIBA CEO. "We are already covering new thought leadership ground on the most pressing secure identity and biometric issues, and with a board like this, we will have the ability to reach audiences in business, government and consumer level in a manner unprecedented to date."

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SIBA board members are:

Jim Annulis, President and CEO, ProQual-I.T., Inc. Ernest Baynard, President, Meridian Hill Strategies Inc. Michael Dougherty, Director of Law Enforcement Solutions, Raytheon Lester Quintana, Senior Vice President, Cellucci Associates Paul Schuepp, President and CEO, Animetrics Matthew Young, Manager, Biometric and Identity Intelligence Solutions, Sotera Defense SolutionsSIBA strategic advisors are:

Reed Stager, President, Five Peaks Group Horace Kephart, former President and CEO, G.O. Carlson Inc. Paul Schuepp and Jim Annulis said this about serving on the SIBA board:

"Animetrics enthusiastically joined SIBA as a founding member. Janice Kephart's timing establishing SIBA, with the current tsunami of activity and demand for the biometric industry and technology providers, was a perfect opportunity for Animetrics to play a significant role in our industry's advocacy and thought leadership. SIBA has created the forum for responsible industry organizations to participate in creation of consensus, economic security, policy and legislative change." - Paul Schuepp

"Being an entrepreneur, I realize that novel concepts keep business and technology moving forward - to challenge the status quo, enabling better ideas to root and flourish. That's not easy to do, but it's    necessary. After my first discussion with Janice Kephart, it was evident that she possessed what I consider to be the three necessary characteristics of a change agent: knowledge, influence, and guts. With Janice at SIBA's helm, I think we can introduce new identity management solutions and help people understand how those solutions can improve their lives." - Jim Annulis

Ernest Baynard states: "The global identity management and biometrics community is at a critical crossroads right now with new use cases launching worldwide while decision makers here in the United States continue to make critical decisions regarding the use of new technologies here at home. It is essential that, as a nation, we get this right on both the facts and the policy -- I am confident that SIBA will provide an impactful and insightful voice to this important debate."

Emerging technology and commercialization strategist Dr. Thomas Cellucci, Ph.D., MBA Chairman & CEO of Cellucci Associates, Inc., says of SIBA's potential: "As one who frequently works with the intelligence community, I see great value in the next generation of biometric and identity systems that provide innovation." Cellucci is author of the best seller An Innovative Guide to Public-Private Partnerships. Lester Quintana's view: "Biometrics and identity management are at the core of emerging technologies for all sectors, including global markets. Cellucci Associates believes SIBA is the forum to provide the essential leadership in a dynamic market."

Matthew Young approaches SIBA from the perspective of technology integration and interoperability. "SIBA is well positioned to enable the biometrics industry to integrate into the commercial and government sectors by bringing together SMEs, business leaders, and expertise in legal and policy implications. SIBA has a key responsibility to provide sufficient awareness and information for decision makers and consumers alike, allowing them to determine the appropriate role for biometric and identity technology."

SIBA is a group of vendors and other stakeholders with a common interest in proactive thought leadership, communications and government relations. Its mission is to create awareness and promote the value of secure identity technologies and biometric solutions that effectively protect and secure individuals from identity threats as well as protect and secure facilities, organizations and governments.  

For more on SIBA CEO Janice Kephart, see the press release announcing SIBA's establishment here.

http://www.sibassoc.org

Contact:
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703-581-7721

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Global Palm Vein Biometrics Market Report

Dubl?n, 10 de abril de 2014/PRNewswire /--

Investigaci?n y mercados (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dq3bzd/global_palm_vein) ha anunciado la incorporaci?n del informe "Global Palm vena biometr?a Market Report" a su oferta.

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Pron?stico de los analistas del mercado Global Palm vena biometr?a para crecer en un CAGR de 46,6 por ciento durante el per?odo 2012-2016. Uno de los factores clave que contribuyen a este crecimiento del mercado es la creciente necesidad de sistemas de seguridad avanzada. El mercado Global Palm vena biometr?a también ha sido testigos de un despliegue creciente de la biometr?a de vena de Palma. Sin embargo, la necesidad de mejorar la compatibilidad y estandarizaci?n podr?a plantear un desaf?o para el crecimiento de este mercado.

Se prepar? el informe, la palma vena biometr?a mercado Informe Global, basado en un an?lisis en profundidad del mercado con aportaciones de expertos de la industria. El informe cubre el mercado en las Américas y las regiones EMEA y APAC; también cubre el paisaje de mercado Global Palm vena biometr?a y sus perspectivas de crecimiento en los pr?ximos a?os. El informe también incluye una discusi?n de los principales proveedores operan en este mercado.

Una de las principales tendencias que presenci? en el mercado Global Palm vena biometr?a es el creciente n?mero de implementaciones. La mayor?a de las implementaciones est? teniendo lugar en pa?ses como Brasil, India, Jap?n y Estados Unidos. Los sectores de educaci?n y BFSI son los segmentos de mayor aplicaci?n donde los proyectos de implementaci?n tienen testigo dr?stico incremento en los ?ltimos a?os. La adopci?n continua de vena de Palma biométrica en los segmentos de usuarios finales tienden a aumentar las perspectivas de crecimiento del mercado mundial Palma vena biometr?a durante el per?odo del pron?stico.

Seg?n el informe, uno de los principales factores impulsando el mercado es la creciente necesidad de sistemas de seguridad avanzada. Ha habido un incremento sustancial en el n?mero de ataques cibernéticos en los departamentos gubernamentales y las instalaciones durante los a?os. Robos de informaci?n privilegiada también est?n aumentando en los ?ltimos a?os. Adem?s, los departamentos gubernamentales cr?ticas tales como inteligencia, defensa y Finanzas espera datos importantes, el robo de las cuales podr?a poner en peligro la seguridad nacional.

Adem?s, el informe se?ala que uno de los principales retos es la necesidad de mejorar la compatibilidad y estandarizaci?n. En a?os recientes, las autoridades del gobierno y los usuarios finales tienen la necesidad de mejorar la compatibilidad y estandarizaci?n entre los distintos tipos de dispositivos biométricos disponibles en el mercado. Por lo tanto, los vendedores se centran en mejorar la interoperabilidad entre los componentes de sistema biométrico de vena de Palma.

El estudio se realiz? con una combinaci?n objetiva de informaci?n primaria y secundaria, incluyendo aportes de los participantes clave en la industria. El informe contiene un amplio mercado y proveedor paisaje adem?s de un an?lisis DAFO de los proveedores claves.

Temas clave: 

1. Resumen Ejecutivo
2. lista de abreviaturas
3. Introducci?n
4. metodolog?a de la investigaci?n de mercado
5. alcance del informe
6. mercado paisaje
7. geogr?fica segmentaci?n
8. tecla principales pa?ses
9. vendedor paisaje
10. criterios de compra
11. mercado crecimiento controladores
12. los controladores y su impacto
13. los desaf?os del mercado
14. el impacto de los conductores y desaf?os
15. las tendencias del mercado
16. clave proveedor an?lisis
17. impresiones clave
18. otros informes en esta serie

Empresas mencionadas: 

Bi?nica Co LtdControl SolutionsFujitsu Ltd.Hitachi InformationM2SYS TechnologyiAccess sistemas m?s informaci?n visita http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dq3bzd/global_palm_vein

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Global Automatic Speech Recognition Market 2014-2018

DUBLIN, Apr. 02, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets

(

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) has announced the addition of the

"Global Automatic Speech Recognition Market 2014-2018"

report to their offering.

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One of the major trends being witnessed in the market is the increasing usage of voice passwords. Normal passwords are easy to remember and crack, thereby increasing security threats. Therefore, organizations are increasingly adopting biometric passwords in which symbols are replaced by the voice of the person.

The voice of the person becomes the password and provides identification and authentication. In addition, voice passwords cannot be replicated and will help companies improve customer service by enabling them to support the enrolment and authentication of clients. ASR applications are basically used for customized user authentication when multiple end-users are present or multiple people use the same product such as for secure interactions on mobile phones and electronic devices in vehicles and homes.

According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the increasing demand for speech-based biometrics for identification purposes. The Biometrics segment is witnessing high demand for speech recognition applications because of the growing instances of fraud. Hence, the vendors in this segment are developing cost-effective and easy-to-deploy ASR applications that help in fraud management.

Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in this market is the lack of accuracy in speech recognition systems. Speech recognition applications are highly sensitive to ambient noises, which reduces accuracy levels. Although the Speech Recognition industry has witnessed several technological advancements, the issue of high sensitivity to sound remains a barrier to the adoption of ASR applications.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.


Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. List of Abbreviations

3. Scope of the Report

4. Market Research Methodology

5. Introduction

6. Market Landscape

7. Market Segmentation by Technology

8. Market Segmentation by End-users

9. Geographical Segmentation

10. Key Leading Countries

11. Buying Criteria

12. Market Growth Drivers

13. Drivers and their Impact

14. Market Challenges

15. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

16. Market Trends

17. Trends and their Impact

18. Vendor Landscape

19. Key Vendor Analysis

20. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

AT&T Corp. Dolby Fusion Speech LumenVox LLC Microsoft Tellme Nuance Communications Raytheon BBN Technologies Sensory Inc. Telisma S.A/On Mobile Global Ltd.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cqlzs7/global_automatic


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GCR Inc. (GCR) Introduces "AirportIQ Secure Credentials," A Biometric Security And Continuous Credentialing Solution

NEW ORLEANS, April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- GCR Inc. (GCR) introduces "AirportIQ Secure Credentials," a biometric security and continuous credentialing solution for the aviation and airport industry.  AirportIQ Secure Credentials provides a comprehensive and trusted, biometrically-enabled security credential.  Features include the continuous validation of background; verification of the identity of aviation workers; binding of biometric and biographic information to the individual; and improving the existing security badge enrollment processes.    

This new system manages the entry and maintenance of identity information, both biographical and biometric; prints badges; interfaces with access control systems; maintains historical information; and provides easy deployment to off-site authorized signers.  This new system provides a high level of identity assurance within the user and enables strong authentication for access to physical resources (doors, buildings, and other restricted areas).

AirportIQ Secure Credentials combines core biometric and credentialing functionality provided by ImageWare Systems (IWS), with business automation and other components built by GCR Inc.  The result is a comprehensive solution that is actively being marketed to other airports.

The credentialing capability includes the following components, making up the base credentialing system:

Automatic background check interfacing with federal agencies, including continuous vetting of individuals holding credentials Card issuance and management Regulatory compliance functions, including automatic generation of audit lists Security and Airfield Enforcement Program, which allows security badge office users to enter tickets or other violations on badge holders Perimeter post access validation "GCR is pleased to be able to offer this new personnel credentialing and badging system to the airport industry.  The significant capabilities it offers to help an organization manage the myriad operational and regulatory requirements is significant," said Phillip Brodt, Vice President and General Manager of Transportation & Security Solutions at GCR. 

About GCR

GCR, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with a focus on the aviation industry, has delivered solutions to airports for over 35 years.  GCR's staff uses an in-depth understanding of the aviation industry, coupled with technological expertise, to develop and implement comprehensive solutions that address operational complexities in airport and aviation organizations. GCR delivers consulting services and technology solutions in aviation, disaster assistance recovery, nuclear power, public safety, and urban planning.  For more information, visit http://www.gcrincorporated.com

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Vice President / General Manager
GCR Inc.
2021 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 500
New Orleans, LA 70122
985-327-0880
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Laboratory-Grown Vaginas Implanted in Patients, Scientists Report

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center logo. (PRNewsFoto/Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center HealthWire)jwplayer.key="2kY/GKwZ2uQZmDlQ9VYArfZt2b4+KhHX3+DM4zisgtE=";WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Scientists reported today the first human recipients of laboratory-grown vaginal organs. A research team led by Anthony Atala, M.D., director of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Institute for Regenerative Medicine, describes in the Lancet long-term success in four teenage girls who received vaginal organs that were engineered with their own cells.

"This pilot study is the first to demonstrate that vaginal organs can be constructed in the lab and used successfully in humans," said Atala. "This may represent a new option for patients who require vaginal reconstructive surgeries. In addition, this study is one more example of how regenerative medicine strategies can be applied to a variety of tissues and organs."

The girls in the study were born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, a rare genetic condition in which the vagina and uterus are underdeveloped or absent. The treatment could also potentially be applied to patients with vaginal cancer or injuries, according to the researchers.

The girls were between 13 and 18 years old at the time of the surgeries, which were performed between June 2005 and October 2008. Data from annual follow-up visits show that even up to eight years after the surgeries, the organs had normal function.

"Tissue biopsies, MRI scans and internal exams using magnification all showed that the engineered vaginas were similar in makeup and function to native tissue, said Atlantida-Raya Rivera, lead author and director of the HIMFG Tissue Engineering Laboratory at the MRKH in Mexico City, where the surgeries were performed.

In addition, the patients' responses to a Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire showed they had normal sexual function after the treatment, including desire and pain-free intercourse.

The organ structures were engineered using muscle and epithelial cells (the cells that line the body's cavities) from a small biopsy of each patient's external genitals. In a Good Manufacturing Practices facility, the cells were extracted from the tissues, expanded and then placed on a biodegradable material that was hand-sewn into a vagina-like shape. These scaffolds were tailor-made to fit each patient.

About five to six weeks after the biopsy, surgeons created a canal in the patient's pelvis and sutured the scaffold to reproductive structures. Previous laboratory and clinical research in Atala's lab has shown that once cell-seeded scaffolds are implanted in the body, nerves and blood vessels form and the cells expand and form tissue. At the same time the scaffolding material is being absorbed by the body, the cells lay down materials to form a permanent support structure – gradually replacing the engineered scaffold with a new organ.

Followup testing on the lab-engineered vaginas showed the margin between native tissue and the engineered segments was indistinguishable and that the scaffold had developed into tri-layer vaginal tissue.

Current treatments for MRHK syndrome include dilation of existing tissue or reconstructive surgery to create new vaginal tissue. A variety of materials can be used to surgically construct a new vagina – from skin grafts to tissue that lines the abdominal cavity. However, these substitutes often lack a normal muscle layer and some patients can develop a narrowing or contracting of the vagina.

The researchers say that with conventional treatments, the overall complication rate is as high as 75 percent in pediatric patients, with the need for vaginal dilation due to narrowing being the most common complication.

Before beginning the pilot clinical study, Atala's team evaluated lab-built vaginas in mice and rabbits beginning in the early 1990s. In these studies, scientists discovered the importance of using cells on the scaffolds. Atala's team used a similar approach to engineer replacement bladders that were implanted in nine children beginning in 1998, becoming the first in the world to implant laboratory-grown organs in humans. The team has also successfully implanted lab-engineered urine tubes (urethras) into young boys.

The team said the current study is limited because of its size, and that it will be important to gain further clinical experience with the technique and to compare it with established surgical procedures.

Co-researchers were James J. Yoo, M.D., Ph.D., and Shay Soker, Ph.D., Wake Forest Baptist, and Diego R. Esquiliano M.D., Reyna Fierro-Pastrana P.hD., Esther Lopez-Bayghen Ph.D., Pedro Valencia M.D., and Ricardo Ordorica-Flores, M.D.,Children's Hospital Mexico Federico Gomez Metropolitan Autonomous University, Mexico.

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Global Palm Vein Biometrics Market Report

DUBLIN, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dq3bzd/global_palm_vein) has announced the addition of the "Global Palm Vein Biometrics Market Report" report to their offering. 

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The analysts forecast the Global Palm Vein Biometrics market to grow at a CAGR of 46.6 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing need for advanced security systems. The Global Palm Vein Biometrics market has also been witnessing an increasing deployment of palm vein biometrics. However, the need for improved compatibility and standardization could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. 

The report, the Global Palm Vein Biometrics Market Report, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market in the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Palm Vein Biometrics market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

One of the main trends witnessed in the Global Palm Vein Biometrics market is the increasing number of deployments. The majority of the deployments are taking place in countries such as Brazil, India, Japan, and the US. The Education and BFSI sectors are the major application segments where the deployment projects have witness drastic increment over the past few years. The continual adoption of palm vein biometric in the end-user segments will tend to increase the growth prospects of the Global Palm Vein Biometrics market during the forecast period.

According to the report, one of the main factors driving the market is the growing need for advanced security systems. There has been a substantial increase in the number of cyber-attacks in government departments and installations over the years. Insider thefts are also increasing in recent years. Furthermore, critical government departments such as intelligence, defense, and finance hold important data, the theft of which could jeopardize national security.

Further, the report states that one of the main challenges is the need for improved compatibility and standardization. In recent years, government authorities and end-users have the need for improved compatibility and standardization among the various types of biometric devices available in the market. Hence, vendors are focusing on improving the interoperability among the palm vein biometric system components.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. 

Key Topics Covered: 

1. Executive Summary
2. List of Abbreviations
3. Introduction
4. Market Research Methodology
5. Scope of the Report
6. Market Landscape
7. Geographical Segmentation
8. Key Leading Countries
9. Vendor Landscape
10. Buying Criteria
11. Market Growth Drivers
12. Drivers and their Impact
13. Market Challenges
14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
15. Market Trends
16. Key Vendor Analysis
17. Key Takeaways
18. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned: 

Bionics Co. LtdControl SolutionsFujitsu Ltd.Hitachi InformationM2SYS TechnologyiAccess SystemsFor more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dq3bzd/global_palm_vein

Media Contact: Laura Wood, +353-1-481-1716, press@researchandmarkets.net

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Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA) Announces Its Board of Directors, Comprised of the Very Best in Commercial and Strategic Leadership and Identity Expertise

Janice Kephart, SIBA founder and CEO. (PRNewsFoto/Secure Identity & Biometrics Association)jwplayer.key="2kY/GKwZ2uQZmDlQ9VYArfZt2b4+KhHX3+DM4zisgtE=";WASHINGTON, April 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA), a non-profit association established in February 2014 to encourage use of solutions that protect and secure identity across private and public platforms, today announces its board members. The new SIBA board represents proven expertise in identity management and biometric solutions, high technology government relations and commercialization, and the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities. "I am so pleased with the diverse and highly relevant experience on the SIBA board," said Janice Kephart, SIBA CEO. "We are already covering new thought leadership ground on the most pressing secure identity and biometric issues, and with a board like this, we will have the ability to reach audiences in business, government and consumer level in a manner unprecedented to date."

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SIBA board members are:

Jim Annulis, President and CEO, ProQual-I.T., Inc. Ernest Baynard, President, Meridian Hill Strategies Inc. Michael Dougherty, Director of Law Enforcement Solutions, Raytheon Lester Quintana, Senior Vice President, Cellucci Associates Paul Schuepp, President and CEO, Animetrics Matthew Young, Manager, Biometric and Identity Intelligence Solutions, Sotera Defense SolutionsSIBA strategic advisors are:

Reed Stager, President, Five Peaks Group Horace Kephart, former President and CEO, G.O. Carlson Inc. Paul Schuepp and Jim Annulis said this about serving on the SIBA board:

"Animetrics enthusiastically joined SIBA as a founding member. Janice Kephart's timing establishing SIBA, with the current tsunami of activity and demand for the biometric industry and technology providers, was a perfect opportunity for Animetrics to play a significant role in our industry's advocacy and thought leadership. SIBA has created the forum for responsible industry organizations to participate in creation of consensus, economic security, policy and legislative change." - Paul Schuepp

"Being an entrepreneur, I realize that novel concepts keep business and technology moving forward - to challenge the status quo, enabling better ideas to root and flourish. That's not easy to do, but it's    necessary. After my first discussion with Janice Kephart, it was evident that she possessed what I consider to be the three necessary characteristics of a change agent: knowledge, influence, and guts. With Janice at SIBA's helm, I think we can introduce new identity management solutions and help people understand how those solutions can improve their lives." - Jim Annulis

Ernest Baynard states: "The global identity management and biometrics community is at a critical crossroads right now with new use cases launching worldwide while decision makers here in the United States continue to make critical decisions regarding the use of new technologies here at home. It is essential that, as a nation, we get this right on both the facts and the policy -- I am confident that SIBA will provide an impactful and insightful voice to this important debate."

Emerging technology and commercialization strategist Dr. Thomas Cellucci, Ph.D., MBA Chairman & CEO of Cellucci Associates, Inc., says of SIBA's potential: "As one who frequently works with the intelligence community, I see great value in the next generation of biometric and identity systems that provide innovation." Cellucci is author of the best seller An Innovative Guide to Public-Private Partnerships. Lester Quintana's view: "Biometrics and identity management are at the core of emerging technologies for all sectors, including global markets. Cellucci Associates believes SIBA is the forum to provide the essential leadership in a dynamic market."

Matthew Young approaches SIBA from the perspective of technology integration and interoperability. "SIBA is well positioned to enable the biometrics industry to integrate into the commercial and government sectors by bringing together SMEs, business leaders, and expertise in legal and policy implications. SIBA has a key responsibility to provide sufficient awareness and information for decision makers and consumers alike, allowing them to determine the appropriate role for biometric and identity technology."

SIBA is a group of vendors and other stakeholders with a common interest in proactive thought leadership, communications and government relations. Its mission is to create awareness and promote the value of secure identity technologies and biometric solutions that effectively protect and secure individuals from identity threats as well as protect and secure facilities, organizations and governments.  

For more on SIBA CEO Janice Kephart, see the press release announcing SIBA's establishment here.

http://www.sibassoc.org

Contact:
Janice Kephart
703-581-7721

Read more news from Secure Identity and Biometrics Association.

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