German Business Awards 2017

4 EU BUSINESS NEWS / 2017 German Business Awards , Best Biometrics Company 2017 & Most Advanced Identification Software: DERMALOG ABIS DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, based inHamburg, is the largest German biometrics manufacturer and is known as biometrics innovation leader. We profile the firm to find out more about the range of services it offers. As a pioneer in the development of biometric products and solutions, DERMALOG has shaped the world of security for over 20 years. To ensure continued excellence for the firm, a team of scientists is constantly working on “Automated Biometric Identification Systems” (ABIS and AFIS) including the latest fingerprint live scanners as well as biometric border control systems and biometric ID cards and other documents. “FingerLogin”, “FingerPayment” and “FingerBanking” are also DERMALOG products, as well as automated Face Identification and Iris Identification. Alongside Germany and Europe, DERMALOG’s main markets are in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Middle East. The company has now delivered its technologies and solutions to more than 200 government agencies in 80 countries. DERMALOG also provides biometric solutions for banks and ATM manufacturers. The world´s largest biometrics bank project (50 Million USD) has been implemented by DERMALOG: An ABIS for the 23 Banks and for the Central Bank in Nigeria ensures single identities of bank customers and guarantees best possible KYC. Numerous ATMs worldwide have been equipped with DERMALOG´s fingerprint technology replacing insecure PINs. On a mission to offer biometric innovations to the world in order to make it a safer place, DERMALOG technology is designed to achieve fast and reliable results. As such, the firm’s developers put the highest priority on its continuous improvement. This has led to state-of-the- art algorithms in large-scale databases without compromising accuracy rates. What truly sets the firm apart is that, in its role as manufacturer, supplier and system integrator, the company is able to implement solutions very quick, even into existing projects. This allows the team to respond flexibly and quickly to customer requests and provide them with truly exceptional service. The German corporate landscape offers the company many advantages which also help to mark it out as an ideal supplier for its customers. Being located in the largest economy in Europe is a competitive advantage, not only in recruitment, but also in customer acquisition, it has easy access to neighbouring countries. DERMALOG also benefits from the internationality and numerous universities at its headquarters in Hamburg. Operating in such a fast paced, constantly evolving market means that any firm that wants to succeed has to adapt quickly and offer unique solutions that meet its clients’ needs. One of most important trends in the market currently is multi-biometrics. Fingerprint recognition, face recognition and iris recognition combined in one solution provide a crucial contribution against identity fraud. With ABIS, DERMALOG offers a fully customizable software package for multi-biometrics. It provides the ability to match, store or process the captured characteristics, so-called biometric templates. As a multi- biometrics provider, DERMALOG is able to link for example fingerprint recognition to face recognition. Looking ahead, there are a number of exciting developments for the firm, as mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets are becoming more important in the daily work of its customers. Therefore, DERMALOG is currently working on simplifying the integration of such devices into its solutions to ensure the firm’s continued success. GBA17002