ID4Africa rescheduled for October 28 to 30 to ensure full inclusive participation
ID4Africa 2020 has been postponed to October 28 to 30, in order to ensure “a healthy, safe, and highly successful…
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Integrated Biometrics fingerprint scanner featured in multi-modal blockchain identity kiosk
The FBI-certified Kojak fingerprint scanner from Integrated Biometrics has been deployed into a new multi-modal biometric “Identity ATM” kiosk from…
Redmi demonstrates in-display fingerprint biometrics in smartphone with LCD screen
The structure of LCD panels has prevented under-display fingerprint sensors from being integrated into some mobile devices, but the new…
Hanvon develops facial recognition that works with masks to combat coronavirus
Chinese intelligent interaction company Hanwang Technology, also known in English as Hanvon, says it has developed a facial recognition system…
Task force encourages robust digital ID for remote banking as Aadhaar payment service promoted
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says in a new guidance paper that digital ID systems with appropriate risk mitigation…
Comba Telecom adds facial biometrics to access control solution
Comba Telecom has released an advanced biometric facial recognition access control solution for enterprises to deliver advanced security and multi-functional…
Biometrics market research briefs: VCs invest $900M in authentication and identity last year
Authentication and identity management providers are the top attraction in the $6.6 billion cybersecurity venture investment market in 2019, CSO…
Biometric passports, digital ID initiatives in Africa and contactless tech top this week’s biometrics news
The spread of biometrics systems in Africa in the public and private sector, in particular in Nigeria, topped the stories…
New approaches to identity altering government operations to take the spotlight at ID4Africa 2020
Several large-scale identity projects have been launched in Africa over the past several years, and as many governments consider how…
U.S. police offered live facial biometrics on bodycams while Argentina force sued over live CCTV system
Police body camera maker Wolfcom is offering live biometric facial recognition capabilities integrated with its products to law enforcement agencies…
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