Vodacom positions Voice Password as “worry-free, easy to use and secure.” Subscribers enroll through the app, which is downloadable from Google Play or from the Vodacom Web site.
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Eckoh and West Enter Partner Agreement to Combat Agent Fraud in the Contact Center
A newly announced partnership between West Interactive and Eckoh directly addresses the challenges that arise when firms accept credit card payments over the phone.
New Owners For VoiceTrust Have Canadian Epicenter
(Updated Sept 24) In a series of transactions that culminate in a “reverse takeover” and private placement of stock, voice biometrics specialist VoiceTrust is undergoing a change in management and receiving a cash infusion. Delrand Resources Ltd is acquiring VoiceTrust… Read More ›
New “Cardholder Present” Rate Supports Mobile Wallet, Thanks to Biometrics and Strong Auth
Both MasterCard and Visa International are in the process of defining a new category of transaction called “Cardholder Present.”
Australian Taxation Office Debuts its Voice Authentication With 30,000 People Already Enrolled
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is right on schedule as it debuts voice biometric-based caller authentication into its contact centers with 30,000 people already enrolled.
Reflections on SpeechTek: Natural User Interfaces Go Far Beyond Speech Processing
To kick off SpeechTek 2014 Conference, I participated in an exceptionally interesting panel organized by Jibo’s Roberto Pieraccini to discuss “New Technologies Coming Soon.” In retrospect, term “coming soon” was a misnomer. Two of the panelists – Bernard Brafman of… Read More ›
South African Agency Uses Voice Authentication to Reduce Fraud in Welfare Payment Distribution
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has deployed a voice biometrics-based authentication system in the administration of state welfare grants for citizens receiving social security benefits and services.
Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Business Owners Write Out Passwords, Says Study
A recent survey, conducted by two-factor authentication provider Swivel Secure, found some 74.2% of business owners keep a written log or have another type of offline system to record passwords.
Mexico City and Banco Santander Partner to Provide Voice-based Authentication to Retired Firefighters and Police
19,000 former firefighters and police who are members of the government pension program can use to prove their eligibility to receive transfer payments over the phone, rather than having to appear at a government office or bank branch, under a program called Viva Voz.
Announcing VBC London 2014: The Voice Security & Authentication Conference
VBC London 2014 (Voice Secuirty & Authentication Conference, Nov 18-19) brings together executives and decision-makers who are integrating voice into multi-layered and multi-factor communications for authentication and security fabrics