Biometric devices identify people by physical traits such as fingerprints, irises, faces or voices.
It is a small but growing market, as businesses search for ways to increase security, particularly with the e-commerce explosion. Biometrics will become ubiquitous. Now they are building distribution channels and educating users, which is where VARs play a key role, Nanavati said. IBG's clients include financial service organizations, government agencies, hospitals and airlines. The growth of the Internet and anonymous transactions has more businesses looking at security based on human traits, Nanavati said.