Publishen on Planetbiometrics.com 20.12.2012

High security needs drive biometrics adoption in India

A new survey by analysts at TechNavio has found that one of the key factors contributing to the growth of the biometrics in India is the need for high security in the country.
The need for stricter security protocols among private companies is another factor that is driving growth, the report says.

According to the report, the need for more stringent security measures in India is one the most influential drivers that is expected to encourage market growth. As a result of the recent spate of terrorist attacks in the country, there is an overwhelming resolve to ensure that insurgency is prevented, and the use of biometrics is expected to help the country achieve this goal.

Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio's Hardware team said: ''The increasing use of biometrics for offline authentication purposes is a key application of biometrics, and not many other technologies can act as a substitute in this regard. The integration of biometrics with smart cards is another major trend that is expected to contribute significantly to the overall growth of the market.''
On the negative side, the report notes that the high cost of biometric systems in the country could pose a challenge to growth.

TechNavio's report, the Biometrics Adoption and Application Market in India, has been prepared based on responses from over 100 participants across OEMs, resellers and distributors. The report presents growth prospects of the market between 2011-2015.