Press Releases

• Registered Traveller Programme Emerges as Leading Voluntary Biometric Programme
  July 9th, 2008
  Daon, a global provider of identity assurance software, is playing a critical role in the Registered Traveller (RT) programme in the US by supplying the central biometric identity management platform.
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• Daon Accepts Board Seat in Federal Credentialing Network
  May 6th, 2008
  Daon, a leading provider of identity assurance software today announced it has joined the Federation for Identity and Cross-Credentialing Systems, Inc.
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• Daon Releases Latest Version of Award-Winning Software Platform
  April 30th, 2008
  Daon, a leading provider of identity assurance software announced today the release of DaonEngine Version 4.0.
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• Daon Powers Registered Traveler Program as it Reaches Milestone in Enrollments
  April 8th, 2008
  Daon, a leading provider of identity assurance software announced today that its award-winning platform is being used to power the popular TSA Registered Traveler (RT) program, which has exceeded 100,000 passenger enrollments.
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• NEC and Daon Enables Unparalleled Speed of Deployment for Japan Biometrics Identification System Project
  March 27th, 2008
  In just 9 months, NEC Corporation and Daon have taken Japan’s border control system from procurement to nationwide deployment, enabling the timely and effective launch of a multi-modal biometrically enabled border control system for the world’s second largest economy.
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• Award-winning Software Serves as Platform for Large Scale Biometric Deployments Around the Globe
  March 26th, 2008
  Daon, a leading provider of identity assurance software announced today that its award-winning platform now powers biometric initiatives around the world with more than 60 million total enrollments.
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• Daon Exec to Speak at Winter Summit on Biometrics
  February 20th, 2008
  Daon, a global provider of identity assurance software and services, announced today that Cathy Tilton, the company’s Vice President for Standards and Technology will speak at the Winter 2008 Summit on Biometrics in Miami later this month.
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• Frost & Sullivan Extols Daon’s Sound Platform Strategy in the World Biometrics Market
  January 31st, 2008
  Frost & Sullivan selected Daon as the recipient of the 2008 Global Frost & Sullivan Product Line Strategy Leadership Award in biometrics for its provision of a diverse suite of products and top-class product support.
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• Intercede Integrates with Award-Winning Daon Platform
  January 29th, 2008
  Daon, the award-winning global provider of identity assurance software and services, announced today that Intercede has successfully integrated their MyIDÒ product with Daon’s identity management platform through a smart-card management system snap-in.
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• TRUSTED BORDERS BECOMES PREFERRED BIDDER FOR E-BORDERS CONTRACT - Daon to provide biometric software and services
  December 7th, 2007
  Trusted Borders, a consortium of companies led by Raytheon Systems Limited of the UK and including Daon, has signed a contract with the Home Office to develop and implement the nation’s ‘e-Borders’ project, an advanced border control and security programme.
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• Daon to Exhibit at the Security, Risk and Compliance (SRC) Pavilion at Oracle OpenWorld
  November 6th, 2007
  Daon, a global provider of identity assurance software and services, and member of the OracleÒ PartnerNetwork, announced today that its software will be featured in the Security, Risk and Compliance Pavilion at Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco’s Moscone Center, November 12-15.
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• Daon Powers Qatar's National ID Program
  October 24th, 2007
  Daon, a global provider of identity assurance software and services, announced today that its software is being used to power a new national identification program in the State of Qatar Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Powers One of the World's Largest Biometric Systems
  September 11th, 2007
  Daon's software will power a national automated border management system for an undisclosed country, which when fully deployed will be one of the most advanced and largest biometric systems in the world.
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• Daon Exec to Speak at Biometrics Consortium Conference
  August 29th, 2007
  Daon, a global provider of identity assurance software, announced today one of the company's executives will speak at the Biometrics Consortium Conference (BCC) in Baltimore, Maryland, September 11-13.
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• Daon Adds Identity Management Expert to Australian Team
  August 2nd, 2007
  Duggan is an expert in identity management and has extensive experience, as a secure solutions architect, in both Government and the Financial Industry. He has more than 12 years experience in Information Security, with a rich knowledge in the fields of cryptography, smartcards and public key infrastructure (PKI). Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Partners with Unisys to Launch Registered Traveler at Reno Airport
  June 21st, 2007
  Unisys Corp. (NYSE: UIS) has entered into a long term commitment to standardize on Daon technology as the identity management platform for Unisys rtGO^SM Registered Traveler (RT) program. rtGO^SM will first be deployed at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Nevada. Unisys rtGO^SM program allows frequent travelers to provide background information to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for pre-screening purposes. Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Exec to Present Seminar on Biometric Standards
  June 20th, 2007
  Cathy Tilton, Vice President, Standards and Technology will be a key presenter at an upcoming webinar on the Biometric Identity Assurance Services (BIAS) standard during a week of security standards seminars sponsored by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS). Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Software Brings Flexibility and Security to the Registered Traveler Program
  April 19th, 2007
  Daon is playing a critical role in Verified Identity Pass, Inc.'s Clear® Registered Traveler program by supplying the central biometric identity management platform that allows Verified to easily incorporate new biometric devices, such as the kiosks developed by L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: ID). Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Expands Presence in Australia; Appoints Anne Robins
  March 20th, 2007
  Daon announced the appointment of Anne Robins as Director of Professional Services for Australia. She brings 14 years experience in information security, consulting and project management to the position, as well as extensive knowledge in risk management. Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Appoints Greg Chapman to Head Americas Sales
  March 12th, 2007
  Daon announced today the appointment of Greg C. Chapman as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas. Chapman will head Daon’s sales organization and lead the company’s expansion efforts into new markets. He brings to the job an impressive track record for success, having served more than 15 years at Oracle Corporation where he held multiple executive positions. Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Execs to Speak at OASIS Symposium on eBusiness and Standards
  March 8th, 2007
  Daon today announced that two of its executives will speak at the upcoming symposium sponsored by the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS). The conference, entitled "eBusiness and Enabling Standards: Understanding the Facts, Fiction and Future" will be held in San Diego, April 15 through 20th, 2007. Click here to learn more>>



• Daon appearance on the World Business Review With Norman Schwarzkopf
  February 7st, 2007
  



• Daon Announces Launch of Secure Identity Credentialing Solution
  February 1st, 2007
  Daon today announced the launch of the world’s leading interoperable identity management system for travelers using biometric data – the Central Identity Management System (CIMS). CIMS was developed in partnership with the Transportation Security Clearinghouse (TSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Names Dick Bradley as Head of Professional Services
  January 11th, 2007
  Bradley, a 28-year veteran of the IT sector, will be the senior leader responsible for selling, managing and delivering Daon’s services business on a global scale. He will be the focal point for the successful implementation of the Daon services led strategy, responsible for business development in both existing and new accounts and managing service delivery. Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Named a Future 50 Company by Washington SmartCEO/Grant Thornton, LLP
  January 8th, 2007
  Daon, a global leader in identity software and services, has been chosen as a winner in the annual Future 50 competition sponsored by SmartCEO and Grant Thornton, LLP. Companies are selected based on various growth metrics. Click here to learn more>>


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