A survey of Biometric applications, tech development and global markets

Biometrics: Business of Identity (Economic Times)

"With biometrics, we're looking at a paradigm shift from the West to the East, driven primarily by the population," says Abhigyan Sengupta, senior research manager-semiconductors and electronics, M&M. Asia, Africa and the Middle East will emerge as biometric markets by 2013; some parts there already are. For instance, while most EU nations have had biometric passports for a while, the Middle East, which has drawn flak for terrorism-related activity, is investing heavily in them today.

The linked article provides an "around the world in 800 words" overview about what's happening in the biometricsphere.