WAKEFIELD, Massachusetts,
March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Unique technology combines
voice and facial recognition with passcodes for superior
security
Xura, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESG), a leading provider of secure digital
communications services, today announced it is working alongside
SpeechPro to pilot their biometric technology and offer enterprise
customers, particularly those in the Financial Services Sector, the
ability to provide secure facial recognition and voice
authentication within a mobile app, alongside, and in combination
with, traditional passwords.
"Entering complex passwords or one-time passcodes into a mobile
device to access an app can often be a frustrating experience,"
says Armin Barbalata, SVP, Secure
Communications at Xura. "Using biometrics instead of traditional
passwords or codes can remove this roadblock and improve the ease
of use. In addition, the combination of face and voice biometric
analysis increases the accuracy of authentication, and provides
additional security when connecting to apps that contain
confidential data."
By combining voice and face recognition, with the ability to
detect facial movements and verbally enter a passcode, any business
can securely authenticate transactions via strong voice and video
procedures, which is especially relevant for financial sector
services. This, used in combination with one-time passcodes sent
via text message, means the user is heavily authenticated, with the
level of authentication going up depending on the type / value of
the transaction.
For example, a user can simply scan their face and voice using
their smartphone's built-in camera and microphone to gain access to
an account or message. This ensures a user is genuine, and prevents
fraudulent log-in attempts. SpeechPro's VoiceKey OnePass software
can be added to an app or website so that, under specific scenarios
(high value money transfers), the customer must pass several unique
live "anti-spoofing" tests in order to login. In cases involving a
number of people sharing the same terminal, SpeechPro's technology
can also recognise multiple users' identities.
Barbalata continues, "Security and user experience are often
considered to be at odds with each other, but the use of
biometrics, specifically face and voice recognition, actually makes
it easier to log in, with a greater level of protection. While
passcodes can still play a part in the login process, users no
longer have to remember them or carry a dongle wherever they
go."
"Combining SpeechPro's experience in voice intelligence and
biometrics with Xura's experience in secure messaging and
multi-factor authentication, has presented the opportunity for a
new service quite unique to the marketplace," says Alexey Khitrov, President of SpeechPro, "We're
excited for the future of face and voice biometrics, and look
forward to a continued relationship."
The Xura / SpeechPro pilot will be demonstrated at Money20/20
Europe in Copenhagen, Denmark,
from the 4th - 7th April. Drop by Xura's
stand, K1, where we will be showcasing our
award-winning solutions that enable rich and secure real-time
engagement, which are already being used by some of the world's
leading financial services organizations to have intelligent,
multi-channel interactions with customers. To set up a meeting,
please email events@xura.com
About Xura, Inc.
Xura, Inc (NASDAQ: MESG) offers a portfolio of digital services
solutions that enable global communications across a variety of
mobile devices and platforms. We help communication service
providers (CSPs) and enterprises navigate and monetize the digital
ecosystem to create innovative, new experiences through our
cloud-based offerings. Our solutions touch more than three billion
people through 350+ service providers and enterprises in 140+
countries. You can find us at Xura.com.
About SpeechPro
With over 20 years of experience, SpeechPro delivers best in
class signal processing solutions. Headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Russia, SpeechPro's global
distribution network spans over 200 resellers and partners
worldwide with products deployed to over 74 countries. Our
core expertise is in biometrics (face and voice authentication,
identification and verification), noise cancellation, audio
recording and forensic audio analysis. Visit us at
speechpro-usa.com
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SOURCE Xura, Inc.