Sovrin and ToIP form digital ID cooperation to further trust ecosystems
The Sovrin Foundation and Trust over IP Foundation have signed an agreement committing to mutual cooperation and the intention to…
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Australia cuts funding for digital ID agency despite prioritizing digitization
The budget and staff of Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA), which runs the country’s digital ID efforts, will be reduced,…
ID4Africa debates digital health passes: more collaboration, clarity needed
The challenge for governments standing up digital health pass systems is not whether the appropriate technology exists, it is sorting…
‘Biometrics are not a magic solution’ Simprints CEO cautions
Using biometrics for the sake of it can jeopardize projects, according to the CEO of biometrics firm Simprints. In his…
Mastercard study shows biometric payments strongly supported by Africans
Research by Mastercard has revealed growing interest among African consumers for new payment methods using biometric systems, digital wallets, wearables,…
Zwipe partners with integrator FSS on biometric payment cards issuance
Zwipe fingerprint biometrics have been selected to power next-generation contactless payment cards integrated by Financial Software and Systems (FSS) for…
PhilSys digital identity registration system to be fast-tracked
The National Economic Development Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua has praised the new Philippine Identification System (PhilSys)…
EyeLock signs iris biometrics distribution deal with GalvanEyes
EyeLock has entered a new exclusive distribution agreement for its iris biometrics with GalvanEyes to target domestic real estate and…
Nigerian President says digital ID project will help curb insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has urged citizens to continue registering for the biometric national identification number (NIN) saying it…
Alcatraz adds tailgating detection to biometric access control system
Alcatraz AI’s Rock facial authentication solution now has capabilities to prevent unauthorized entry into premises through tailgating, an announcement from…
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