BACKGROUND INFORMATION A growing number of consultancies, groups and businesses, educational institutions are seeking a central body they can go to for practical help in implementing good practice standards at the coal face. This falls into two strands, one industry-based and the other education. Discussions with key professionals in the industry have revealed concerns that many organisations in the UK and Europe are limited in their knowledge of biometric technology. At the same time innovative businesses are moving rapidly along, developing a wave of new applications and solutions that incorporate this exciting technology. The Global Biometric Centre of Excellence will aim to bridge this gap and will operate within a trade association model.
AIMS OF THE BIOMETRIC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE • To bring together interested parties including manufacturers, distributors, installers, Government departments and academic research centres • To encourage industry standards for biometric products across the UK and Europe • To promote the understanding of biometrics in schools and colleges and create resources to support teaching and learning about biometrics. This will be achieved by providing accurate and useful information about Biometrics in understandable layman’s terms • To promote the debate about the ethical, political and scientific impact of using biometrics
THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP • Attend networking events and facilitate collaborative opportunities between members • Share industry knowledge and embrace the opportunities presented by using these state of the art products and services within an emerging biometric trade space • Play a key role in the development and implementations of suitable industry standards (a quality assurance mark) • For manufacturers this biometric quality assurance mark will inform both buyers and end users about the high quality, reliability and robustness of the products approved by the Biometric Centre of Excellence • Selected discounts from between members for training, products or services • Access web-based knowledge or wiki with a portal to other biometric groups and resources • Industry e-newsletters to keep you informed of industry developments, trade shows, forthcoming legislation etc. • Take part in education seminars and courses run in schools, colleges and universities • Become a showcase for the industry • To promote high-tech British designed and manufactured products both in the UK and in export markets
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES Individual subscriptions
Corporate membership
Corporate membership
Student membership
£175.00
£250.00
£325.00
£45.00
for companies with up to 150 employees
for companies with 151 or more employees
Bursaries available subject to Board approval
FOR MORE INFORMATION contact Ms Devi Sohanta, Founder on 07883 037780