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Biometrics providers stake out positions for future revenue
The first major biometrics consolidation of the year is in, with Tech5’s acquisition of Imageware assets. That deal was one of several major steps taken for future benefit that made headlines around the industry .. read the full report here

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Biometric Update Weekend Reading
Tech5 integrates Imageware biometrics, strengthens NA presence with full asset acquisition
Imageware Systems has been acquired by Tech5 in deal to strengthen the Switzerland-based biometrics provider’s position in North America, according...
 
Australia awards Fujitsu $26M contract for ID matching, considers face biometrics database
The Australian Department of Home Affairs has awarded Fujitsu Australia an AU$37.6 million (roughly US$26.2 million) contract to handle the...
Digital ID for nightclub entry: 1account trial results at odds with Home Office findings
With club entry taking under five seconds and a 90 percent preference for using digital ID over physical, 1account found...
 
RevealSecurity user journey analytics put detection capability at application layer
Whether or not behavioral biometrics really “count as biometrics,” the concept is tricky to define.  Measurable behavior includes much beyond...
IEEE recognizes Stephanie Schuckers’ biometrics contributions with Fellowship
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has bestowed upon Clarkson University Professor Stephanie Schuckers the IEEE Fellow distinction....
 
New CEOs appointed at 3 biometrics providers
Half a dozen companies in the biometrics and digital ID business have recently announced the coming on board of top-level...
What everyone needs to know about facial recognition
The National Press Foundation recently held an event to help inform the news media about facial recognition. How fully it...
 
Company’s ‘enemies list’ enforced with facial recognition prompts legal challenge, debate
Madison Square Garden’s use of facial recognition to enforce an ‘enemies list’ has sparked a legal battle and growing scrutiny...
UK/EU border biometric checks pushed to end of 2023; plan still has foes
The introduction of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) at the Port of Dover has been delayed once again, reports...
 
Snapshot of EU’s hoped-for seamless border crossings: progress but more work on privacy
A report published last month by an EU agency for large-scale IT systems extols the progress that digitalization has made...
Kenya mulls digital ID scheme changes and new uses for controversial Huduma Namba
The new administration in Kenya is considering plans to revamp the national digital identity project, as the Huduma Namba scheme...
 
Philippines leader wants a digital national ID much sooner, with private sector help
It may not have been a formal edict, but the leader of The Philippines has demanded his government – and...
Biometrics emerge as key solution for gaming industry’s verification challenges
Biometric technology is seen as a solution for the gaming industry to robustly verify players’ identities and ages while providing...
 
Researchers develop fingerprint biometrics and liveness for under QLED smartphone displays
A team of researchers based in South Korea have developed a multi-factor method of biometric recognition and liveness detection with...
  ID4Africa unveils concept note, ambassador class for 2023 AGM
  Dataset provider signs deal for Middle East photos for biometrics training
  Veridos and Innovatrics partner to open DNA biometrics to civilian use
  Trust Stamp, Simunix partner to provide biometric, age verification tech to UK
  PopID expands with biometric POS kiosk integration; market growing too
  Lisnr, Clear partner for ultrasonic age verification through digital identity in retail
  Thales aces mDL, digital identity interoperability test to ISO standard in Australia
  Jumio wins race among identity verification providers to $200 million in bookings
  Innovatrics launches edge facial recognition for high-performance remote deployments
  Digital ID experts to tackle fraud, deepfakes in high demand: OCR Labs report
Biometrics White Papers
Multispectral imaging (MSI) fingerprint technology
Organizations increasingly rely on digital technologies to validate identities for secure interactions and services such as banking transactions, medication dispensing,...
 
Single-frame facial liveness detection: How it works to reduce user friction and abandonment
The ability to ascertain facial liveness from a single-image frame enables high-performance presentation attack detection without adding friction to the...
Mitigating demographic bias in facial presentation attack detection
Bias in AI-powered biometric algorithms can lead to unfair treatment of individuals in certain demographic groups based on their gender,...
 
Better banking experiences start with strong authentication and face biometric
Banking should be easy and safe. Financial institutions need to meet increasing customer demand for accessibility and convenience while ensuring...
Events and Webinars
Ethics, biometrics and AI: the good, the bad and the ugly – Why European Parliament’s concerns are probably disproportionate
  January 31, 2023
Aviation Festival Asia 2023
  February 28, 2023 - March 1, 2023
World Police Summit
  March 7, 2023 - March 9, 2023
7th Edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa
  March 7, 2023
Emerging & Disruptive Technology for Defense
  March 21, 2023 - March 22, 2023
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