In any emerging technology market, it is critical that industry standards be adopted by technology providers who serve that market. Not only does this ensure interoperability between components manufactured by different companies, but it also provides customers with the peace of mind of knowing that investments in that technology will not become obsolete. For more information on the benefits of standards based technology, read Saflink's Industry Standards White Paper.
Standards Groups
While the biometric security industry has seen consolidation over the past several years, the strong support for standards by industry leaders like Saflink has allowed customers to find solutions which have long term longevity and scalability. Currently Saflink is a strong supporter of the following industry standards.
BioAPI
Saflink was a key participant in the development and establishment of ANSI 358, also known as BioAPI. For more information, please see the official website.