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Articles By Chris Burt

Chris Burt is managing editor and industry analyst at Biometric Update. He has also written nonfiction about information technology, dramatic arts, sports culture, and fantasy basketball, as well as fiction about a doomed astronaut. He lives in Toronto. You can follow him on Twitter @AFakeChrisBurt.

 

Isorg pitches OPD biometrics for higher resolution smartphones with Precise collaboration

The collaboration between Isorg and Precise Biometrics aims to address the performance requirements of fingerprint biometrics on smartphones utilizing polarizer-less…

 

Privately bringing on-device biometrics and age estimation to diverse market sectors

The desire to protect children from inappropriate content and goods is bound up with broader concerns about trust in the…

 

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, which strengthens…

 

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…

 

Ping Identity adds device identification to digital identity orchestration platform

Ping Identity has integrated device identification with its PingOne DaVinci to help enterprises prevent fraud and improve customer experiences. The…

 

Svipe partners up to launch consumer digital ID app Knowingme ID

Sweden-based biometrics provider Svipe has partnered with UK-based tech firm SMS Speedway to launch joint venture Knowingme ID. The Knowingme…

 

Jumio wins race among identity verification providers to $200 million in bookings

Jumio has surpassed $200 million in bookings for its selfie biometrics, identity proofing and risk assessment solutions. The company says…

 

Yoti, Onfido sign up selfie biometric clients for dating, business management and fintech

Yoti has been chosen by Muslim dating and marriage app Muzz to provide identity verification with selfie biometrics. Muzz CEO…

 

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…

 

IDSA opens 2023 digital identity management award nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Identity Management Awards from the Identity Defined Security Alliance. The third annual awards…

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