Biometric self-service ID, passport kiosks planned for South Africa
South Africa’s Home Affairs Department has unveiled plans for the imminent roll-out of a biometric self-service system to enable citizens…
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Ayang Macdonald is a freelance journalist based in Yaounde, Cameroon. He boasts 10 years of professional experience in journalism in which he has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Buea in South western Cameroon. He is a versatile reporter with interest in ICTs, innovation, digital entrepreneurship, defense and military, politics, economy, health and environment, humanitarian issues and sports.
Colombia deploys Tech5 biometrics to streamline issuance of gun permits, increase security
Indumil, Colombia’s state-owned weapons manufacturer and permit issuer, has selected Tech5, together with proprietary technology firm Accesos Holográficos, as partners…
Togo eyes more robust digital ID system to enhance inclusion, tackle future challenges
The West African nation of Togo is considering building a stronger digital ID ecosystem for identification and social protection data…
Thailand’s national ID verification platform CEO sees bright future as service needs grow
The Chief Executive Officer of NDID, a private Thai digital ID services company which enables identity verification for different purposes…
Bengaluru plans facial recognition gates at Namma Metro
The Indian city of Bengaluru is planning to implement a facial recognition scheme to provide an alternative for the use…
Israeli agency unlawfully shared biometric data of citizens for 7 years, report reveals
A report authored by Roy Friedman, head of the Biometrics Applications Unit of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, has disclosed that…
SOBRsafe closes $10M Nasdaq offering for biometrics-based alcohol detection
SOBRsafe, the touch-based biometric ID verification solution provider for alcohol detection to increase work safety, has raised $10 million as…
NEC America, Mitek, Elenium add biometrics, logistics expertise with veteran hires
Three biometric solution providers, namely NEC America, Mitek and Elenium, have appointed industry veterans to help steer different areas of…
Australia still plugging gaps identified in digital ID system in 2019
An until-now unseen report from over three years ago suggests major changes to Australia’s digital ID system, some of which…
SIA unveils award winners for Women in Biometrics, other distinctions
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced winners of its 2022 Awards in three different categories, which include the Women…
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