SmartMetric Says in a Time of Insecurity the Security Access Control Market Continues to Grow and Is Now Worth Over $15 Billion

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - June 15, 2016) - SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME) -- The global Electronic Access Control systems market was valued at USD 15,406.1 million in 2013 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% from 2014 to 2019, to reach an estimated value of USD 31,187.8 million in 2019.*

In a time of rising terrorist attacks, the demand for advanced Electronic Access Control (EAC) systems continues to increase.

SmartMetric has created the ultimate in identity and access control with its in-side the card biometric fingerprint scanner. Adding the power and security of biometrics to portable card based physical and network access control security systems is a major leap forward in the ongoing battle to provide effective physical and digital security said today SmartMetric's President & CEO, Chaya Hendrick.

SmartMetric has created a powerful fingerprint reader that fits inside a credit card sized, including thickness security access and identity card. The advanced miniaturization created by SmartMetric allows a powerful biometric security solution to be easily carried in a persons wallet or purse. Unlike the industry standard bulky, thick cards that aren't even biometric capable.

* market report published by Transparency Market Research "Electronic Access Control Systems Market Global Forecast, Market Share, Size, Growth and Industry Analysis, 2014 - 2019 source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/07/prweb12022273.htm

To view a video of the SmartMetric biometric chip card follow this link:

SmartMetric Biometric Payments Card -- https://youtu.be/zSX59uHoHqU

To view the company website: www.smartmetric.com.

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