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Homeland Security

Intellicheck Mobilisa TWIC Reader to Be Pilot Tested

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

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Intellicheck Mobilisa says its IM2700 handheld biometric-enabled smart card reader will be pilot tested at a major seaport in Washington State. The test will involve less than five of the handheld devices, the company tells TR2. "Given that Mobilisa's Defense ID System is a proven commodity in use at military bases throughout the U.S., we are confident that this reader will prove itself during this trial period," says Steve Williams, chief operating officer of Intellicheck Mobilisa. Mobilisa says there is…

Army

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Congress

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