Automatic Identification Manufacturers Global Network is the global trade association for the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) industry, representing manufacturers, consultants, system integrators, and users involved in technologies that include barcode, RFID, card technologies, biometrics, RFDC, and their associated industries. AIM is the global source for technically accurate, unbiased, commercial-free and up-to-date information on all AIDC.

The AfB is a non-profit making organization which aims to be an international forum for research and development, system design and integration, application development, market development and other issues.

- was formed to develop a widely available and widely accepted API that will serve for various biometric technologies

The Biometric Consortium serves as the US Government's focal point for research, development, test, evaluation, and application of biometric-based personal identification/verification technology.

Biometric Systems Lab - University of Bologna - Italy

membership is open to all state, federal, provincial, educational or other governmental organizations interested in keeping pace with the latest developments in this field. The focus of BHSUG is providing a platform for sharing ideas and innovations, distributing findings, identifying best practices, recommending and creating useful standards for both human services users and technology developers for this market.

Independent organisation engaged in research, analysis and education for biometric users, vendors and government agencies in the Asia Pacific.

Links, newsletter, projects, and publications.

The Financial Services Technology Consortium (FSTC)is a consortium of banks, financial services providers, national laboratories, universities, and government agencies who sponsor and participate in non-competitive collaborative research and development on interbank technical projects.

independent organization offering objective views and opinions on computer security issues. Improve computer security through knowledge sharing, information dissemination, and security products certification.

Trade association representing developers, manufacturers, and integrators of biometric hardware and software.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is a full service, information clearing house, trade association representing the manufacturers of security products and services.

Portal offering information and support for hardware-based security-solutions, including secure communication, access, networks, e-commerce, and financial transactions.

Dedicated to scientific investigation and identification since 1937. Members are from over 50 different law enforcement agencies. Website offers extensive information on fingerprint technology.

Non-profit organization for the promotion of trusted information and communication technology.

Encourages and supports biometric research through journals, meetings, and conferences.

Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis, Study and Technology