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Top biometric stories of 2009 include IAFIS, health care and military applications

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Biometrics in Defense, health care, and law enforcement peaked the interest of ThirdFactor’s readers during 2009. The FBI’s award of the next-generation IAFIS program was among the year’s most significant topics. Stay tuned to Thirdfactor in 2010 as our editorial team explores the most important applications and technologies from the world of biometrics and brings them to you each and every day in an easy-to-use format. Have a great New Year.



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