U.S. government planning three new biometrics contracts
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is progressing toward the replacing its legacy IDENT biometric system with the new Homeland…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
ID4Africa 2019 promises debate on biometric data and ID issues as market matures
The maturity of Africa’s digital identity ecosystem has led to new debates on crucial identity topics at ID4Africa 2019, ID4Africa…
ID4Africa 2019 participants preview biometrics news to come from leading global event
Biometrics companies are revealing details of their participation in the 5th Annual Meeting of the ID4Africa movement, hosted by the…
Digital identity in Africa this week: fluctuating govt spending and biometric travel
Governments across Africa are spending more on digital ID and biometrics, including new digital service centers this week in Nigeria…
UNECA Africa report: digital ID to unlock growth, increase tax base
Bringing in digital ID across Africa and registering the continent’s 500 million undocumented citizens would bring about significant benefits to…
Annual national ID issuances forecasted to grow by 50M through 2023
The number of National IDs shipped will grow from 440 million units in 2018 to 490 million units in 2023,…
Gemalto launches biometric identity management solution for foundational national systems
Gemalto (AKA Thales Digital Identity) is launching a new Identity Management System (IDMS) for governments to build biometric foundational identity…
UK government launches plan to save its Verify digital identity service
The UK government has announced a series of steps to revive its flagging Gov.uk Verify digital identification service, including an…
Civil society and industry tackle issues with biometrics and digital ID for social development
What do we mean by digital identity? Can institutions and governments be trusted to run ID systems? Who should implement…
Malaysia to consider NEC biometric technology for national digital ID program
With the Malaysian government preparing to launch its national biometric digital identification project, NEC has submitted a proposal to the…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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