Press Releases

• 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 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>>



• Contract signed for new electronic fingerprint system
  December 5th, 2006
  Daon part of contract signed for new electronic fingerprint system for the Garda Siochana and Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Click here to learn more>>



• Daon Execs to Speak at Biometrics Consortium Conference
  Reston,VA. September 13th, 2006
  Daon, a global provider of identity assurance software, announced today that three of its executives will speak at the Biometrics Consortium Conference (BCC) in Baltimore, Maryland, September 19-21. More>>



• Daon Supplies Biometric Technology to the Australian Government
  Reston,VA. September 12th, 2006
  Daon teams with prime contractor Unisys on $50 million border security project More>>



• AAAE’s Transportation Security Clearinghouse Announces Schedule, Terms For Registered Traveler Clearinghouse
  ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 29, 2006
  First Service Provider Signs Agreement More>>



• AAAE’s Transportation Security Clearinghouse Announces Schedule, Terms For Registered Traveler Clearinghouse
  ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 29, 2006
  Unisys Corporation signs agreement with AAAE’s TSC More>>



• Daon Wins National ID Contract in Qatar
  Doha, May 17th, 2006
  Daon has been selected to provide the core biometric software infrastructure to support the roll-out of the Qatar National Identification Project. More>>



• Daon joins world leaders in fingerprint technology in MIT Project
  Dublin, March 30th, 2006
  Daon is involved in a major European project on Minutiae Template Interoperability Testing More>>



• Daon provides biometric technology to new Irish Visa System
  Dublin, March 14th, 2006
  Daon is providing core biometric software and expertise to the Siemens team on the new Irish Visa System. More>>



• Oracle Announces General Availability of Oracle® Database 10g Express Edition
  New York, February 28th, 2006
  Daon integrates Oracle XE into DaonEngine product suite. More>>



• Daon To Lead the Service Provider Council for Registered Traveler Interoperability Consortium(RTIC)
  Washington DC, November 9th, 2005
  Daon, a world leading provider of identity assurance software products, today announced that it has been selected to lead and coordinate the activities of the Service Provider Council of the Registered Traveler Interoperability Consortium. More>>



• Daon Provides Biometric Identity Assurance Technology to Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs(DIMIA)
  Dubai, UAE, September 26, 2005
  Daon has been selected to provide the core biometric identity assurance software to support the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) in operational biometric trials in the areas of Immigration and Border Management. More>>



• Daon Wins the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Emerging Company Award
  Washington DC, September 21, 2005
  Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis selected Daon as the recipient of the 2005 Emerging Company Award for its leadership status, high quality products and services and technology expertise in the identity assurance industry. Each year this Award is given to a company that has a unique and revolutionary product solution with significant market potential. Additionally the Award certifies that a company’s marketing strategy is sound and poised for success. More>>



• Daon partners with BearingPoint to provide core biographic and biometric management software on the TWIC Program in the USA
  Washington DC, November 17, 2004
  Daon, a leading provider of biometric identity management software, announced today that it will supply some of the core biographic and biometric software to BearingPoint, Inc. for use in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration (TSA)'s Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program. More>>
  
  
• Daon partners with Unisys to win contract for USA Registered Traveler Pilot Program
  Herndon, Va., June 29, 2004
  Daon, as Part of the Unisys Team, to provide Biometric Technology in Three Major Airports in the U.S. Pilot Program More>>
  
  
• Cognitec Systems and Daon announce partnership in face recognition applications
  Washington, DC/Dresden, Germany, June 21, 2004
  Cognitec Systems, leading vendor of face recognition technology, today announced details of a partnership with Daon, a leading provider of biometric identity management software. More>>