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May 06, 2008
IPLaw360
"AuthenTec Wins Judgment in Fingerprint Patent Case"
Fingerprint security company AuthenTec Inc. has won summary judgment in a patent
infringement suit brought against the company by semiconductor manufacturer Atmel
Corp., putting to rest claims that AuthenTec’s fingerprint scanning products infringe two
Atmel patents.
May 06, 2008
EETimes
"AuthenTec claims legal win over Atmel"
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The U.S. District Court of Northern California on Monday (May 5) issued an order in favor of AuthenTec Inc., ruling that its fingerprint sensor products do not infringe either of the two patents asserted in a suit by Atmel Corp., according to AuthenTec on Tuesday (May 6).
May 06, 2008
San Jose Business Journal
"AuthenTec wins summary judgment in patent lawsuit"
AuthenTec Inc. announced that the U.S. District Court of Northern California issued a ruling Monday that the company's biometric fingerprint sensor products do not infringe on either of the two patents highlighted in a lawsuit brought by Amtel Corp. two years ago.
May 06, 2008
Briefing.com
"Market Report - In Play (AUTH)"
AuthenTec wins summary judgment in Atmel patent litigation lawsuit; Court rules that AuthenTec does not infringe Co announced that on May 5 the U.S. District Court of Northern California issued an order in favor of AuthenTec, ruling that its products do not infringe either of the two patents asserted in a lawsuit by Atmel Corporation (ATML).
May 06, 2008
Olrando Sentinel
"California court says AuthenTec didn't infringe on another company's patents"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. said today a court ruling in California has helped it fend off a patent infringement claim by Atmel Corp. A federal judge ruled Monday that AuthenTec's products do not infringe on two patents held by California-based Atmel, AuthenTec officials said.
May 06, 2008
Wireless Week
"News Briefs for May 6 "
AuthenTec’s fingerprint sensor has been integrated as a standard feature into the new Motion Computing F5 tablet PC. The F5 tablet, which combines the best features of a rugged PC with the portable convenience of a tablet PC, integrates an AuthenTec fingerprint sensor to protect the device, its stored data and the networks to which it connects.
May 06, 2008
Real-time Trading News
"AuthenTec Wins Summary Judgment In Atmel Patent Litigation Lawsuit - Quick Facts [AUTH]"
5/6/2008 9:32:23 AM On Tuesday, AuthenTec (AUTH) announced that the U.S. District Court of Northern California issued an order in favor of AuthenTec, ruling that its products do not infringe either of the two patents asserted in a lawsuit by Atmel Corp. (ATML).
May 06, 2008
Florida Today
"AuthenTec wins patent lawsuit"
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against AuthenTec Inc. that accused the Melbourne-based company of patent infringement related to its fingerprint sensor technologies.
May 06, 2008
Florida Today
"Fingerprint ID sensors bound for new PC line"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. announced Monday that its fingerprint identification sensors will be used in a new line of tablet personal computers. AuthenTec's sensors will be a feature of Motion Computing's F5 tablet personal computer, geared to professionals in the construction industry.
April 29, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec plans to add high-tech jobs"
Electronics maker AuthenTec Inc. has launched its second work-force expansion in as many years, boosted by strong first-quarter financial results, the company said Tuesday. The Melbourne -based company plans to add more than two dozen high-tech jobs, mostly at its Brevard County operation, officials said. It would mean a nearly 25 percent increase in staff.
April 29, 2008
Associated Press
"AuthenTec shares jump after company swings to 1Q profit"
Shares of AuthenTec Inc. jumped in afternoon trading Tuesday after the fingerprint technology provider said it swung to a profit in the first quarter and guided its second-quarter revenue well above Wall Street's expectations. The stock spiked $1.71, or 14.2 percent, to $13.77.
April 29, 2008
RTT News
"AuthenTec shares jump after company swings to 1Q profit"
AuthenTec (AUTH) has advanced sharply during the first half hour of trading. The stock is extending an upswing that began in late March and is at its highest level since early February, up 94 cents at $13.00.
April 28, 2008
Dow Jones Newswires
"AuthenTec Swings To 1Q Profit, Revenue Jumps 67%"
AuthenTec Inc. (AUTH) swung to a first-quarter profit, which the company attributed to product expansion. The Melbourne, Fla., fingerprint sensor provider swung to a net of $188,000, or a penny a share, from a loss of $5.44 million, or $7.30 a share. Excluding stock-based compensation and other items, the company swung to a per-share profit of 2 cents from a loss of 9 cents. Revenue jumped 67% to $15.5 million from $9.3 million a year ago.
April 28, 2008
StreetInsider.com
"Authentec (AUTH) Reports Q1 Earnings, Guides In-line for Q2"
Authentec (Nasdaq: AUTH ) reports Q1 EPS of $0.02, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.02. Revenues for the quarter were $15.5 million, versus the consensus of $15.16 million. AuthenTec, Inc., a mixed-signal semiconductor company, provides fingerprint authentication sensors and solutions to the high-volume personal computer (PC), wireless device, and access control markets.
April 28, 2008
Realtime Trading News
"AuthenTec Turns To Profit In Q1"
AuthenTec (AUTH) reported first-quarter GAAP net profit of $188 thousand or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of $5.7 million or $7.30 per share in the year-ago quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding stock-based compensation charges of $399 thousand, net profit was $587 thousand or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million or $0.09 per share in the last year.
April 28, 2008
Florida Today
"AuthenTec revenue jumps 67 percent"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. on Monday said first-quarter revenues rose 67 percent, compared with the same period a year ago. AuthenTec, an employer of about 100 people, mostly in Brevard County, reported $15.5 million in revenues. That was above the company's guidance range of $15 million to $15.3 million.
April 28, 2008
Biz Journals
"AuthenTec revenues soar, profits increase"
Biometric fingerprint sensor manufacturer AuthenTec has announced that its first quarter revenues jumped 67 percent to $15.5 million, compared to the $9.3 million recorded in the same quarter in 2007.
April 17, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec makes first acquisition"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. announced Thursday that it has acquired a California firm's software assets. AuthenTec said it has acquired the software products of the former EzValidation, a producer of fingerprint sensor authentication technology. Financial terms were not disclosed. It is the Harris Corp. spinoff's first-ever acquisition.
April 16, 2008
EETimes
"AuthenTec buys fingerprint sensor software"
AuthenTec Inc., a provider of fingerprint sensors, has acquired the software assets of EzValidation Inc., a California-based provider of fingerprint sensor authentication and user interface software.
Under the terms, AuthenTec (Melbourne, Fla.). acquired the portfolio of EzValidation software, including its EzPassport fingerprint authentication software.
April 16, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec acquires EzValidation software assets"
Biometric fingerprint sensor manufacturer AuthenTec Inc. has announced it has acquired the software assets of Sunnyvale, Calif.-based EzValidation , including its EzPassport fingerprint authentication software, for an undisclosed sum. AuthenTec said the transaction is expected to strengthen the company's client offering and provide the end user with an easier fingerprint sensor experience.
April 16, 2008
Reuters
"AuthenTec, Inc. Acquires Software Assets Of EzValidation"
AuthenTec, Inc. announced that it has acquired the software assets of EzValidation, formerly a California-based provider of fingerprint sensor authentication and user interface software. AuthenTec acquired the portfolio of EzValidation software, including its EzPassport fingerprint authentication software. The details of the transaction were not disclosed.
April 16, 2008
Street Insider
"AuthenTec (AUTH) Buys Software assets of EzValidation"
AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH ) announced that it has acquired the software assets of EzValidation, formerly a California-based provider of fingerprint sensor authentication and user interface software.
AuthenTec acquired the portfolio of EzValidation software, including its EzPassport fingerprint authentication software. The transaction is expected to strengthen AuthenTec's complete client offering, providing complementary authentication software that enhances the fingerprint sensor user experience.
April 16, 2008
Dow Jones Newswires
"AuthenTec Acquires Software Assets Of EzValidation"
AuthenTec Inc. (AUTH) acquired the software assets of EzValidation, a fingerprint authentication software maker. Financial terms weren't disclosed. The Melbourne, Fla., company expects the deal to reduce its first-quarter earnings by 1 cent a share. The company also reiterated its first-quarter non-GAAP earnings outlook of 1 cent to 2 cents a share. AuthenTec shares closed Tuesday up 5.7% at $10.69.
April 16, 2008
Gizmag
"AuthenTec launches new protective packaging for mobile fingerprint sensors"
AuthenTec has announced a thin, durable, waterproof, and surface-mountable covering for its TruePrint biometric fingerprint sensors. Known as TouchStone, the thin casing triples the protective coating over the sensitive technology, shielding it from accidental scratching by coins, keys, pens and anything else you may find in your pocket.
April 7, 2008
Business News & Technology News
"AuthenTec Unveils Breakthrough Fingerprint Sensor Technology for the Wireless Market"
AuthenTec has released a breakthrough in durable, thin profile fingerprint sensor packaging technology that expands aesthetic and product integration options for makers of cell phones, ultra mobile computers, and other consumer electronics. AuthenTec's TouchStone packaging technology will enable a new class of fingerprint sensors that combine all the features of TruePrint technology with thin, durable, easy to integrate, waterproof and surface-mountable packaging for today's stylistic cell phone designs.
April 4, 2008
Government Computer News
"Cell phone takes fingerprints"
ASUSTeK is offering the first wireless phone protected by an integrated fingerprint sensor. The ASUS M536 has an AuthenTec AES1710 fingerprint sensor that is embedded in the front of the phone. The AES1710 is AuthenTec's fourth-generation fingerprint sensor for the wireless market. The AES1710 is a small, low-cost, low power, integrated sensor and its durable coating and advanced packaging enables integration in exposed environments. The sensor reads below the surface of the skin to the live layer where a person's true fingerprint resides.
April 3, 2008
Analog and DSP
"AuthenTec Unveils Fingerprint Sensor Technology for Wireless Market "
AuthenTec today unveiled a durable, thin profile fingerprint sensor packaging technology that expands aesthetic and product integration options for makers of cell phones, ultra mobile computers, and other consumer electronics. AuthenTec's new TouchStone packaging technology will enable a new class of fingerprint sensors that combine all the features of TruePrint technology with thin, durable, easy to integrate, waterproof and surface-mountable packaging for today's stylistic cell phone designs.
April 3, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec unveils new wireless sensor technology"
AuthenTec has unveiled new, durable, thin profile fingerprint sensor packaging that expands aesthetic and product integration options for manufacturers of cell phones, ultra mobile computers and other consumer electronics. The company's TouchStone technology extends the durability of its previous technology through protective coatings. The thin sensors are waterproof and can be applied to existing mobile phones as well as a new generation of phones.
April 2, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"Melbourne-based AuthenTec wins deal to put its fingerprint-ID sensors in Fujitsu phones"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal with Fujitsu that will integrate AuthenTec's fingerprint-recognition sensors in Fujitsu's new line of Windows Mobile phones, the companies said today. It is the first time fingerprint sensors have been included in cell phones based on Microsoft's Windows system, the companies said.
March 21, 2008
United Press International
"Jewel discontinues 'pay by touch'"
Purchases in Japan are frequently made by scanning a fingerprint with a cell phone. The risk of the system does include identity theft but "commercial biometrics is inevitable," industry trend forecaster Paul Saffo told the Tribune. "Whenever Americans face a choice between privacy and convenience, they always choose convenience," Saffo said. Newer, silicon-based scanners, which can eliminate the need to remember passwords, "cost $3 or $4," said Brent Dietz, a spokesman for Florida's AuthenTec, the world's leading maker of fingerprint sensors.
March 21, 2008
Chicago Tribune
"Payment by fingerprint disappears"
Decentralized biometric systems that enable customers to keep their fingerprint information in their own cell phone or personal computer are inherently safer than centralized systems, Saffo said, though nothing is absolutely safe. There are an estimated 17 million laptop computers with fingerprint readers built in and 8 million cell phones, said Brent Dietz, a spokesman for AuthenTec, a Florida -based firm that is the world's leading provider of fingerprint sensors. Most of the cell phones are operating in Japan and some other Asian countries.
March 14, 2008
Associated Press
"AuthenTec Files Suit Against Rival Atrua"
AuthenTec Inc., a fingerprint technology provider, said Friday it filed a patent-infringement lawsuit in California for unspecified damages against rival Atrua Technologies Inc. AuthenTec alleges Atrua's products infringe on multiple AuthenTec patents covering fingerprint sensor technologies. The company said it has more than 60 U.S. patents filed or pending.
February 21, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec sensor integrated into ASUS notebooks"
AuthenTec Inc. announced Wednesday that its biometric fingerprint sensors have been integrated into the world's first personal computer notebooks that offer one terabyte (1 trillion bytes) of disk storage capacity. The notebooks, made by ASUS in Taiwan , are geared toward entertainment and can store up to 1,000 hours of video, 350 feature-length movies or 250,000 four-minute songs.
February 21, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec to provide fingerprint ID components for Taiwanese laptops"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal with laptop maker ASUS of Taiwan to provide fingerprint identification security sensors on a new line of advanced laptop PCs, the companies said this week. The latest ASUS notebook PC, which includes AuthenTec's technology, is the first laptop with 1 terabyte of disk storage capacity, company officials said.
February 15, 2008
WirelessWeek
"In Fingerprints We Trust"
Did you know that the majority of U.S. consumers trust in the convenience and security benefits of fingerprint authentication, especially as it relates to online banking, PC security and electronic commerce (e-commerce) applications? A recent AuthenTec survey indicates that 77% of consumers are ready to begin using fingerprint sensors as part of their day-to-day activities. Two-thirds (66%) of consumers trust fingerprint biometrics for authentication more than traditional PINs or passwords, while 68% perceive the use of a fingerprint sensor to be more convenient.
February 13, 2008
ePayments News Network
"Fujitsu reveals first 'global smartphone' with fingerprint sensor"
AuthenTec's fingerprint sensor has been integrated into the first fingerprint-enabled 'global phone' produced by Fujitsu. AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors are designed to protect the users' sensitive corporate and personal data as well as mobile commerce transactions.
February 12, 2008
Orlando Sentinel
"Japanese electronics giant to use AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors on its cell phones"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal with Fujitsu to integrate AuthenTec's fingerprint-identification sensors on the Japanese electronics giant's "global phone," the companies said this week. Financial terms were not disclosed. Fujitsu is rolling out the new phone this year, officials said. It can operate in 155 countries, or "virtually anywhere in the world," they said.
February 12, 2008
Florida Today
"AuthenTec sensors go 'global' in Fujitsu"
AuthenTec's sensor is going on Fujitsu's FOMA F905i, which supports international roaming via 3G and GSM cellular networks. AuthenTec says its fingerprint sensors protect sensitive corporate and personal information, as well as commerce transactions made over the phone. The sensors are capable of operating in 155 countries and regions.
February 12, 2008
Information Week
"Fujitsu Adds Mobile Phone With Fingerprint Sensor"
Mobile phone makers and their partners are showcasing some of the most innovative mobile devices at this week's Mobile World Congress conference in Barcelona. One of them is the FOMA F905i, a new Fujitsu mobile phone with integrated fingerprint sensor security for safeguarding personal information and mobile commerce transactions. The FOMA F905i comes with a fingerprint sensor provided by AuthenTec. It resides outside the mobile phone on the back panel, enabling users to authenticate themselves with a finger swipe.
February 12, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"Fujitsu's 'global phones' using AuthenTec sensors"
AuthenTec Inc. has announced that its biometric fingerprint sensors have been integrated into Fujitsu 's "global phones," which are capable of operating in 155 countries and regions.
It's also the first time Fujitsu has been acknowledged as a longtime customer of the Melbourne-based company (Nasdaq: AUTH). Fujitsu has offered 14 Authentec-enabled cell phone models with plans to add more AuthenTec-equipped models in the future.
January 30, 2008
Orlando Business Journal
"Survey: Fingerprint sensors garner positive response"
A new survey of American consumers shows that 77 percent of people are ready to begin using fingerprint sensors as part of their daily activities, while 66 percent trust the sensors more than traditional PIN numbers or passwords and 68 percent find them more convenient. The results signal strong growth potential for broad adoption of the technology in consumer products such as personal computers and e-commerce applications, according to the survey.
January 02, 2008
Florida Today
"Stocks soared in '07 at 2 firms"
The stock prices of AuthenTec Inc. and Harris Corp. each rose more than 35 percent in 2007, making the two Melbourne-based high-tech companies the clear winners among Brevard County companies that trade publicly.
December 18, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec fingerprint sensors to be used for garage-door openers "
AuthenTec and New York-based bioMetrix Inc. have agreed to produce garage-door openers that will include AuthenTec's fingerprint sensors as part of their access system. Financial terms were not disclosed. The agreement is expected to extend AuthenTec's reach into residential security electronics. Its fingerprint sensors are primarily used in personal computers and cell phones.
December 18, 2007
RTT News
"BioMETRX Selects AuthenTec's Fingerprint Sensor For SmartTOUCH Product Line"
bioMETRX, Inc. (BMRX.OB) on Tuesday revealed the integration of AuthenTec Inc.'s (AUTH) AES2510 sensor into its smartTOUCH product line. The companies noted that the bioMETRX's first product, the Master Lock smartTOUCH garage door opener retails for $97.00 and can be purchased at The Home Depot stores nationwide.
December 18, 2007
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec gets new consumer product customer"
AuthenTec Inc. has announced that bioMETRX Inc. plans to incorporate AuthenTec's biometric fingerprint sensor into bioMETRX's Master Lock smart garage door opener, the first consumer product to feature the sensor that sells for under $100. Sold as the Master Lock smartTOUCH GDO, it retails for $97 and can be purchased at 1,500 Home Depot (NYSE: HD) stores nationwide.
December 18, 2007
Trading Markets
"BMRX: Incorporates AuthenTec Sensor Into smartTOUCH Product Line"
AuthenTec, Inc. (AUTH) and bioMETRX, Inc. (BMRX) jointly announced that bioMETRX has incorporated AuthenTec's AES2510 sensor into its smartTOUCH(TM) product line. bioMETRX's first product, the Master Lock(R) smartTOUCH(TM) garage door opener (GDO), has broken the "under $100.00" retail barrier, a first for any consumer access product featuring AuthenTec's sensor. It retails for $97.00 and can be purchased at Home Depot stores.
December 13, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec contest draws big ideas for biometric security"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has engaged the general public in its latest product-development research, launching a competitive survey that has yielded more than two-dozen winning entries, the company said today. A panel of technology users selected the Big Ideas proposals, which are now posted on a company Web site -- www.25Mandcounting.com. The competition began on Nov. 14, following the shipment of AuthenTec's 25 millionth fingerprint sensor.
December 04, 2007
MobileWhack
"Medion GoPal P4425 GPS Device"
Say “Hi” to World's First Fingerprint-enabled Personal Navigation Device introduced by MEDION and Say “Bye” to problems of theft. Medion's GoPal P4425 GPS Device is equipped with an AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor that enables Security Features/Theft Deterrence.
December 04, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec to put fingerprint sensors in GPS units"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. says it has signed a contract with Medion AG to include AuthenTec fingerprint-sensor systems in the German company's Global Positioning System consumer electronics.
December 03, 2007
DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
"AuthenTec, Medion Introduce Fingerprint ID For Portable GPS"
Portable navigation, or GPS, devices for cars are a hot item on holiday gift lists this year, and they have also become a big hit with thieves. To help protect GPS owners, AuthenTec Inc. (AUTH), the Florida fingerprint sensor company, is introducing a built-in fingerprint sensor, ensuring that only authorized people can activate it.
November 30, 2007
INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY
"Sensor Maker Finds Right Touch"
Fingerprint recognition, once considered the stuff of science fiction, is more than just scratching the surface in the real world nowadays. With more people seeking security and privacy in their computer and online dealings, sales of chips, or sensors, used in fingerprint identification systems are on the rise. In a recent interview with IBD, Moody talked about his company and the industry.
November 15, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec at 25 million and counting"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has reached a multimillion-order distribution milestone for its signature fingerprint-sensor products, the company said today. The Harris Corp. spinoff, which counts HP and other PC giants among its customers, shipped its 25 millionth order earlier this month, capping a string of major orders from its worldwide customer base.
November 14, 2007
Nikkei Electronics Asia
"OKI Launches Single-Chip IC Enabling Fingerprint Authentication"
Oki Electric Industry Co Ltd announced that it will ship samples of ML67Q5250, an application specific standard IC with a fingerprint authentication accelerator. By using this chip, customers can easily create a high-speed, high-accuracy, low power consumption fingerprint authentication system. The chip includes a function to protect the fingerprint data from unauthorized access, enabling high-level security systems.
November 14, 2007
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec ships 25 millionth fingerprint sensor "
After taking about nine years to ship 10 million fingerprint sensors, Melbourne 's AuthenTec Inc. has announced it has shipped 15 million more in just the last 16 months to reach the 25 million mark. The company's products are now in more than 17 million laptops and more than 7 million cell phones.
November 12, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec to work with Japanese company on security products"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. has landed a deal with Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd. of Japan involving the introduction of a new line of biometric-identification microelectronics for security systems, company officials said today.
October 31, 2007
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec co-founder named tech leader of year "
AuthenTec Inc. co-founder Scott Moody has been named ITFlorida's Information Technology Leader of the Year for 2007 for his achievements and contributions in helping the state's information technology industry grow and become more viable.
October 31, 2007
Florida Today
"Harris, AuthenTec win tech honors"
Harris Corp. and AuthenTec Inc., two Melbourne-based companies, were recognized by the Tallahassee-based business technology organization for providing the "best application of information technology throughout Florida."
October 31, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec, Harris Honored by ITFlorida"
The chief executive of Melbourne-based AuthenTec was named IT Leader of the Year at an awards banquet on Tuesday. Scott Moody was honored by ITFlorida at its annual awards gala and tech forum at Disney's Contemporary Resort. AuthenTec is a manufacturer of fingerprint-security sensors.
October 30, 2007
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec reports record revenue, profits"
Biometric fingerprint sensor manufacturer AuthenTec Inc. on Monday announced record third-quarter revenue of $15.1 million and profits of $517,000, or 2 cents per share. The revenue figure for the Melbourne-based company (Nasdaq: AUTH) was 84 percent higher than the $8.2 million reported in the third quarter of 2006 and 23 percent higher than the $12.3 million posted in the second quarter of 2007.
October 30, 2007
Florida Today
"AuthenTec reports first quarterly profit"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. reported its first quarterly profit Monday -- and raised its profit estimate for the quarter ending in December. The maker of fingerprint sensors that provide user access to cellular phones, computers and other devices said it had a profit of $859,000, or 3 cents a share in the third quarter ended Sept. 28. That compares with a loss of $1.4 million, or 7 cents a share in the third quarter of 2006.
October 30, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec's Stock Opens Higher"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc.'s stock opened higher on the Nasdaq today after receiving a boost from its first profitable quarter as a publicly traded company. Its shares started the day at $14.56, almost 20 cents higher than its consensus Wall Street target price and up about 33 percent from its initial public offering price of $11 a share in July. The biometrics maker posted a $517,000 profit, or 2 cents a share, on revenue of $15.1 million in the third quarter, compared with a $2.6 million loss on sales of $12.3 million in the year-ago period.
October 22, 2007
Florida Today
"AuthenTec software now on telephone"
LG-Nortel has announced it is using AuthenTec's biometric fingerprint authentication sensors in its latest desk phone. The biometric chip allows access only to authorized users, while also personalizing the phone for the currently registered user, thereby protecting valuable corporate data assets and sensitive company information.
October 18, 2007
Net Security
"Biometrics in the latest LG-Nortel IP Phone"
AuthenTec fingerprint sensors are being integrated into LG-Nortel IP phone 8540 – an innovative new phone which utilizes Microsoft's Unified Communications solutions. AuthenTec AES1510 sensor enhances the security of the IP Phone 8540 by granting access only to authorized users, while also personalizing the phone for the currently registered user, thereby protecting valuable corporate data assets and sensitive company information.
October 18, 2007
Orlando Business Journal
"AuthenTec sensors integrated into LG-Nortel product"
AuthenTec Inc. announced Thursday that its biometric fingerprint sensors are being integrated into a new Voice over Internet Protocol phone being offered by LG-Nortel. The sensor is being used to protect corporate data networks and contact lists and to personalize phone information for each user. The LG-Nortel IP Phone 8540, which includes a color touch-screen, is expected to be available worldwide in fourth-quarter 2007.
October 18, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec signs deal for fingerprint security"
AuthenTec's sensors will provide customers of the LG-Nortel product with enhanced security access using only a swipe of a finger, the company said. Officials expect the new phone to be especially popular with corporate customers who want to protect sensitive business or personal voicemail, call logs, contact lists and calendars.
October 16, 2007
Bloomberg
"Moody of AuthenTec Sees Growth in Fingerprint Sensors: Video"
Scott Moody, chief executive officer of AuthenTec Inc., talks with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox from New York about growth in the fingerprint sensor market, AuthenTec's sales and technology. AuthenTec makes fingerprint authentication sensors for personal computers, wireless devices and building security. Video
October 12, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec readies investment pitch for conference circuit"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. plans to make its investment pitch to a half dozen big financial firms and a major industry group in the coming months, the company said today.
October 10, 2007
TechNewsWorld
"Biometrics in the Here and Now"
The day has come. Fingerprint biometrics is real technology for real people.
Spurred by the size and cost advantages of fingerprint sensors and a growing need for security, biometric fingerprint technology is being integrated into more and more devices, including laptop PCs from the leading manufacturers around the world, cell phones -- particularly in Japan -- and home door locks being sold at major home improvement retail centers.
October 02, 2007
Florida Today
"Melbourne company moves onto Russell 3000"
The stock of Melbourne-based high-tech company AuthenTec Inc. has been added to the Russell 3000 Index -- a move company officials say will increase the visibility of AuthenTec stock on Wall Street. AuthenTec is a maker of fingerprint sensors used to provide secure access to personal computers, cellular phones and other devices.
October 02, 2007
Orlando Sentinel
"AuthenTec joins Russell 3000 index"
Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. said Monday that it has gained a spot on the Russell 3000, a national index of high-tech companies including Amazon.com, Analog Devices, Dell, eBay and other big technology operations. The index is designed to provide investors a barometer of high-tech stock performance. AuthenTec joined the index Friday.
September 28, 2007
Florida Today
"AuthenTec enables opening lock with touch of a finger"
Opening a deadbolt lock now can be done with the touch of a finger -- and without a key.
Technology from Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. is being incorporated into a new door lock being sold at Home Depot stores. Kwikset is manufacturing the locks under the name "SmartScan," using AuthenTec sensors that allow people to open the locks by swiping their finger over the sensor.
September 24, 2007
IIEEE Spectrum
"Biometric sensor can't fall into the wrong hands"
If you're using your cell phone in Japan right now, there's a good chance that you have to swipe your finger over a thin fingerprint sensor in order to gain acces. You might already use one of these sensors to log into your PC or in place of a key to open your front door, and you soon may be using them on your cell phone too. The early adopters of fingerprint authentication in mobile devices are Japan and S. Korea, but Florida-based AuthenTec is hoping to make the technology ubiquitous.
September 9, 2007
Blogging Stocks – Tom Taulli
"Entrepreneur's Journal: Facebook's lessons on intellectual property"
"Execution is the best way to protect your company and its key assets. Having an idea is really of little value unless you can turn it into something -- either on your own, with others or by even licensing it to someone that can 'make it happen.' If one was to do any level of research, I would bet that few times in history has the one that came up with the first idea been able to ride it to a leadership position. Did Intel (NASDAQ: INTC ) invent the microprocessor? Did McDonald's (NYSE: MCD ) invent the hamburger? Did Google (NASDAQ: GOOG ) invent the search engine? Did Microsoft invent the OS? Did Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) invent the PC? The answer in each of those cases and many more is no.
They may have refined it, they may have made material improvements, they may have had the idea to take it to the mass market, but none of them invented the base idea to start. What they did do was to execute -- to turn the idea into something real. In many cases, even like the Facebook case, it is not the idea that guarantees success." - Scott Moody, Chairman & CEO, AuthenTec
August 31, 2007
TMCNet
“AuthenTec Adds Power of Touch to New Fujitsu Notebook”
As the demand for improved security increases daily, biometric technologies like fingerprint identification sensors, are making it possible to provide the security users demand. In a bid to offer enhanced security to notebook users, Fujitsu's new LifeBook U810 mini convertible notebook will include the AuthenTec AES2501B slide fingerprint sensor.
August 31, 2007
Florida Today
“AuthenTec announces sensor deal with Fujitsu”
A new Fujitsu notebook computer will feature a fingerprint-scanning security sensor made by Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. AuthenTec announced Thursday that its fingerprint sensors are being integrated into the Fujitsu LifeBook U810 mini-convertible notebook computer, which is being introduced in September.
August 31, 2007
Closeup Media
“Fujitsu Integrates AuthenTec Fingerprint Sensor in New LifeBook U810 Mini Convertible Notebook”
AuthenTec, a provider of fingerprint sensor products and solutions, announced that its fingerprint sensors are being integrated into the new Fujitsu LifeBook U810 mini convertible notebook.
August 30, 2007
Blogging Stocks – Tom Taulli
“AuthenTec (AUTH) CEO Interview: From biometrics to an IPO”
AuthenTec, which develops semiconductors for fingerprint authentication, went public in late June. Since 1998, the company has shipped over 15 million of its sensors. I had a chance to interview the company's CEO and co-founder, F. Scott Moody
August 9, 2007
Orlando Business Journal
“AuthenTec gets high marks from traders”
Biometric fingerprint sensor manufacturer AuthenTec Inc. Monday picked up four major analysts backing its newly minted stock, giving it a total of five since going public in June. Joining Morgan Keegan are Raymond James & Associates, Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers and Cowen & Co. All five now rate the Melbourne company's stock at some level of buy. The stock was selling for nearly $10.72 a share at mid-morning Thursday.
August 9, 2007
FLORIDA TODAY
“AuthenTec tops 20 million fingerprint sensors shipped”
It took eight years for Melbourne-based AuthenTec Inc. to ship its first 10 million fingerprint sensors. It only took one year to ship its next 10 million. The milestone shipment was made during a record-setting July in which AuthenTec shipped over a million sensors, more than any other month in the company's history.
August 8, 2007
Orlando Business Journal
“AuthenTec ships 20 millionth sensor”
Biometric fingerprint sensor manufacturer AuthenTec Inc. shipped its 20th millionth sensor in July, setting an industry record. The Melbourne-based company (Nasdaq: AUTH) shipped more than a million sensors in July alone, the most during any one month in the company's history.