Funding moves could see 4 biometric authentication providers raise over $188M
Plurilock and First Advantage have filed paperwork for funding activities that could bring in a combined $150 million, while idwall…
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Aratek FAP45 biometric scanner and module with liveness detection launched
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Ingram Micro unit to distribute Jumio selfie biometrics, KYC to channel partners
Jumio has reached a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro and its Emerging Business Group to market and deliver end-to-end biometric…
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