Atmel and Phoenix Technologies create next-generation security solutions for PCs
Atmel’s FingerChip biometric security solutions will be integrated into Phoenix’s FailSafe and SecureCore Pre-boot Authentication products. Phoenix FailSafe will enable secure, remote tracking of fingerprint sensor data in the event of laptop theft or loss.
SecureCore PBA integrated with Atmel’s FingerChip Biometric Solutions provides for Biometric User Authentication at the preboot level. Phoenix SecureCore PBA enables user authentication from core systems software (also known as BIOS or firmware) to the operating system directly, to achieve single sign-on into the Windows O/S environment. Both Atmel and Phoenix are California-based companies. ![[end]](/resources/bullet/thirdfactor-4.gif)