Forget Your Password
Remembering passwords may no longer be necessary thanks to a new suite of free biometric solutions for the Internet that's called "Forget Your Password." SAFLINK Corporation will be introducing these cool new tools, in beta format, during the Fall Comdex next month. The suite will feature a free, voice-based, downloadable software program that's designed to secure credit card and personal information, along with simplifying access to protected Web destinations. The software, which was jointly developed with Jotter Technologies, will allow consumers and online businesses to use voice recognition instead of passwords. Users will also appreciate the "Personal Internet Assistant" that includes an e-wallet, form-fill and personalized "ticker" capabilities. Additional biometric features will be available for purchase, such as fingerprint and iris recognition. "By utilizing the biometric capabilities of our new product suite, online enterprises will be able to reduce credit card fraud, repudiated transactions, unauthorized access to content, and a broad range of password-related problems," explained SAFLink Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Anthony. "At the same time, end users will be able to log on without having to remember different passwords or worry about losing them." More information about the new "Forget Your Password" biometric software suite is available at www.saflink.com
An Oasis for Online Payments
Oasis Technology has developed iCard, a product suite that offers a complete, customizable Internet card
issuing solution for customers and businesses needing to manage, control and maintain online payment
systems. "With iCard, consumers and businesses can alleviate their concerns about using traditional plastic
on the Internet," a company representative explained. "Regardless of the nature of the consumer or business
activity, Oasis iCard is designed to suit individual payment preferences and comfort levels, across any
consumer or business Internet application. It also provides banks and online retailers with the ability to target emerging markets with tremendous purchasing power…and provides a recurring revenue stream for
card-based products or services." For the B2B market, iCard also offers a solution for tiered corporate
purchasing, online procurement and auctions, and other online business and service exchanges. The company's website at www.oasis-technology.com has more information.
Crime Trends and the Internet
Online entrepreneurs need to keep up with the latest trends affecting their field. One large concern affecting
every online business, however, involves security. Learning about the latest trends in cybercrime is possible
for those attending the CyberCrime 2001 Conference scheduled Jan 21-23, 2001 at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut. The conference will feature Dr. Henry Lee, who will discuss "New Technologies in the 21st Century in Criminal Investigations." Presentations will also be given by Howard Schmidt, Microsoft's Chief of Information Security and Parry Aftab, an author and general counsel. "This is one of the hottest topics in technology today, and the decisions that corporations, businesses, schools, law enforcement agencies, and the government make today will directly impact their ability to swiftly protect, prevent, and prosecute crimes over the Internet," explained Internet Crimes Inc. VP Greg Larson, whose company is presenting the three-day event.
Hide Online
Web surfers can protect themselves from identity theft, while businesses can protect themselves from
fraudulent transactions with the help of Safewww's new IDshieldTM security solution. "Idshield helps online banks and other e-finance businesses ensure that 'you are you' while making financial transactions using the Internet," explained a company rep. An independent information-security firm recently tested the solution and called it "a ready-to-use, comprehensive authentication system that can be easily plugged into an existing application." Learn more about the IDshield at www.safewww.com.
Cheap Domain Registrations Available for Small Companies
Small companies can take advantage of cheap domain registrations through #1 Domain Name Registration
(www.1domain-name-registration.com). Typically companies pay $70 for a two-year registration, but #1
Domain Name is offering the same service as Network Solutions but for only $35. As an additional service,
small companies can create an account with #1 Domain Name Registration, which allows the business
owners to manage their domain names and set up free parking and re-directions services. "We try to make
registering a domain name as easy as possible," explained the company's owner. "Small business owners
don't have time to hunt down the proper steps to register a domain name, so we try to make it easy for them. I think the advantage to a business when using us, is they have an opportunity to ask us advice and get a hold of us on the phone. The larger registration companies just can't match our small business focus and customer service."
AngelSociety Forum to Debut in Big Apple
The AngelSociety Forum will make its debut December 12-14, 2000 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. This exciting event will gather high net-worth individuals, early-stage growth companies, and service providers in a dynamic environment for idea exchange, partnership building, and acquiring market intelligence. The forum will be launched in partnership with the eBusiness Conference and Expo, the only business event dedicated to E-technologies and services. The business Conference will also feature the Mobile Commerce Conference, focusing on wireless e-business applications. The AngelSociety Forum is designed to allow serious investors the opportunity to interface with entrepreneurs--from start-up and early stage growth companies--through formal presentations, exhibit booths, and private one-on-one meetings. In addition, leading service providers will also be displaying the latest tools, information and solutions for the early-stage investing market. To register for the AngelSociety Forum, go to http://www.angelsociety.com.
Hands-Free Internet Service Coming to Cars
Cell phones and Palm organizers will soon be teaming up to provide hands-free Internet service in automobiles. Palm Inc. and Delphi Automotive Systems Corp. plan to sell wireless Internet services for the new hands-free communications system they designed for automobiles. The system, the Mobile Productivity Center, works by linking a Palm organizer and mobile phone to a car's audio system. No prices were disclosed for the proposed services, which will be designed specifically for the MPC, a cradle-like device the companies have developed to hold a Palm computer and cell phone. Palm and Delphi are creating a new company, MobileAria, to begin selling the voice-activated services, such as e-mail and news, in the second quarter of 2001. Palm and Delphi are minority investors in MobileAria along with the Mayfield Fund, a venture capital company. No other financial details were disclosed.