FPC and Nok Nok Labs Deliver Infrastructure for Fingerprint-Based Strong Authentication
FPC and Nok Nok Labs Deliver Infrastructure for Fingerprint-Based Strong Authentication
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden and PALO ALTO, California, Nov. 26 /PRN=KYODO JBN/ --
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) and Nok Nok Labs today announced an end-to-end
infrastructure solution for strong and simple online authentication using
fingerprint sensors on smartphones and tablets.
"Through this partnership, we offer mobile and tablet OEMs the ability to
quickly integrate FPC's swipe and touch-based fingerprint sensors that are now
also enabled for strong online authentication," said Jorgen Lantto, Executive
Vice President, CTO and Head of Strategy and Product Management at FPC. "This
solution is the first result of our collaborative efforts to support the FIDO
Alliance and is intended to help the alliance achieve its mission to transform
the nature of online authentication, and to enable our customers to be part of
its ecosystem."
"Nok Nok Labs' Multifactor Authentication Server allows any company to rapidly
integrate smartphones and tablets using FPC's fingerprint sensors into their
online authentication experience and minimize their reliance on weak
passwords," said Phillip Dunkelberger, President and CEO, Nok Nok Labs.
"Companies can now use fingerprint-based authentication as an 'ignition key' to
create new classes of innovative and unique mobile experiences. Services such
as mobile payments and user personalization can be implemented in ways that are
more natural, faster and secure than before."
The two companies have initially implemented the joint solution utilizing the
FPC1080 fingerprint sensor, Nok Nok Labs' client and server technology, and
commercially available Android smartphones using the FPC1080 fingerprint sensor
in order to demonstrate readiness to support the emerging FIDO-based ecosystem.
As members of the FIDO Alliance, FPC and Nok Nok Labs are helping to define the
FIDO Alliance's standards for universal strong authentication and are committed
to supporting market adoption of the FIDO standard.
"We saw a tremendous opportunity to work with Nok Nok Labs to enable a rich and
powerful ecosystem that will support FIDO standards and help realize the vision
of the FIDO Alliance," said Mr. Lantto. Mr. Dunkelberger observed, "As a
founding member of the FIDO Alliance, Nok Nok Labs appreciates the commitment
of FPC to the FIDO Alliance. We expect that our collaboration will drive future
innovation that will accelerate adoption of our joint commercial solution."
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) develops, produces and markets biometric components
that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint
verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors,
processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in
combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPC's
technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power
consumption and complete biometric systems.
With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing
costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards
and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such
characteristics. The company's technology can also be used in IT and Internet
security, access control, etc. Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is listed on the
Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (FING B) and has its head office in Gothenburg.
About Nok Nok Labs
Nok Nok Labs, Inc., based in Palo Alto, CA, was founded to transform online
authentication for modern computing. The company is backed by a team of
security industry veterans from PGP, Netscape, PayPal & Phoenix, and have deep
experience in building Internet scale security protocols and products. The
company's ambition is to enable end-to-end trust across the web using
authentication methods that are natural to end-users and provide strong proof
of identity. For more information, visit http://www.noknok.com.
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish
Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading
Act (1991:980). The information was issued for publication on November 26,
2013, at 08.20 a.m. (CET).
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particular jurisdiction. This press release does not constitute an offer or an
offering to acquire or subscribe for any of the company's securities in any
jurisdiction.
For more information contact:
Johan Carlstrom, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46(0)31-60-78-20,
investrel@fingerprints.com
Tom Rice, Merritt Group, Inc., 703-856-2218, rice@merrittgrp.com
Source: Fingerprint Cards AB
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