management of large data bases, performance assessment of new arrivals and all the business associated with advanced biometric solutions. Between 2007 and 2008, the company filed for more than 40 worldwide patents, which clearly demonstrates how Morpho’s R&D teams are committed to keeping its technological expertise at the highest levels and to help it maintain strong command of its complete, integrated systems.
Enhancing global security In July this year, in Lyon, France, Morpho signed a partnership agreement to provide Interpol with a new range of innovative biometric solutions, as well as other technical support services to enhance global security. This partnership covers the supply of automated biometric identification systems to Interpol, as well as the provision of state-ofthe-art security systems for Interpol’s Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI). In addition, it involves further collaboration on the subject of border control security. Under this important five-year partnership, Morpho’s cutting-edge facial recognition technology will also be provided to Interpol as an additional criminal identification tool. Interpol Secretary General, Ronald K. Noble said, “The constant and fast-moving evolution in biomet-
ric technology means that private sector expertise and support through partnerships such as those with Morpho are essential. As criminals employ ever more sophisticated ways to avoid detection, so too must enforcement agencies benefit from the latest advances in technology, especially in biometrics.” Since 1999, Morpho has provided Interpol with its ‘automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS), enabling officers in all member countries to conduct checks and identify
internationally wanted persons via Interpol’s global network. Under this new partnership agreement, the current system will be replaced with Morpho’s latest generation of AFIS technology, which includes enhanced capabilities and offers even greater speed and efficiency. For further details about Morpho’s latest high technology security systems for both the private and government sectors visit: n www.morpho.com
