Indian rail line to launch biometric seat purchase to improve passenger experience
A biometric identification system is being launched by Western Railway division’s Mumbai Central station and Bandra Terminus to ensure trains…
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United invests in Clear for free and discounted memberships and more biometric checks
United Airlines is the latest airline to partner with Clear, making a strategic equity investment to support the biometrics company’s…
OrangeHook and Kologik to merge for first responder identification and tracking solutions
Cloud identification and authentication company OrangeHook and public safety application provider Kologik are planning to merge to provide tracking and…
Biometric card certification, auto applications and AI issues top this week’s biometrics and digital ID news
Significant progress was announced this week in several different areas of biometrics applications, and international issues related to identity and…
Agency criticized for blocking Indian firms from national biometric facial recognition system tender
The conditions contained in a tender for India’s Automated Facial Recognition System (AFRS) make it practically impossible for local firms…
Aadhaar focus of four Yoti Fellowship Programme proposals
Four of the 54 proposals shortlisted by Yoti for its Yoti Fellowship Programme are from India, and propose research on…
SenseTime to build regional AI R&D hub in Abu Dhabi
SenseTime is opening a regional headquarters for research and development into AI technologies, possibly including biometric facial recognition, in Abu…
NEC to provide curb-to-gate facial biometrics for Star Alliance frequent flyers
Airline group Star Alliance and NEC have partnered to develop an identification platform based on biometric facial recognition to improve…
UNICEF urges methodical and wholistic approach in Africa’s race for digital identity
United Nations agencies have taken an increasing role in ID4Africa and other digital identity-related initiatives over the past few years….
Mitek earnings rise 36 percent in practical break-even Q3
Mitek has announced a 36 percent year-over-year increase in total revenue to $21.9 million in a record third quarter for…
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