UK startup raises $15M to build Europe’s sovereign alternative to biometric surveillance
A British start-up has raised millions for its biometric-alternative surveillance technology. Augur, a resilience technology startup, has raised $15 million…
Trade Notes
Trade notes refers to significant developments in the biometrics industry. This includes corporate appointments, venture capital, funding, mergers, acquisitions, litigation and launches.
Age assurance community sets new goals with standard published and use exploding
“Age Assurance Has Come of Age,” crows the Draft Summit Communiqué for the upcoming Global Age Assurance Standards Summit 2026….
DEKRA to conduct conformity assessment on high risk biometric systems under AI Act
The EU AI Act is approaching the August 2026 deadline, by which providers of high-risk AI systems, including biometric ones,…
IDnow adopts AI‑powered contact center platform to handle growing IDV volumes
Identity verification provider IDnow has selected Bright Pattern’s AI‑driven contact center platform to support more than one million video‑based identifications…
Yubico revamps partner program with YubiNation initiative
Hardware authentication device maker Yubico is updating its reseller program, focusing on security experts. The firm is zooming in on…
Fourthline, GLEIF and AU10TIX appoint new C-suite leaders
The digital identity sector is undergoing notable leadership reshuffles, with several major players appointing new executives as the industry braces…
Oura acquires Doublepoint to advance biometric gesture‑control
Wearable‑tech company Oura, which is best known for its fitness rings, has acquired Doublepoint, a startup specializing in biometric gesture‑recognition…
Facephi expands presence in LATAM with biometrics integration partnership
Facephi has expanded the reach of its biometrics and fraud prevention capabilities in Latin America and the U.S. by partnering…
Okta revenues up, positioning agentic and human identity inspires optimism
Okta earned $761 million in revenue in the fourth quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, which ended January 31. Full-year…
iProov tops 1M daily identity verifications as deepfake threats escalate
iProov says it has surpassed 1 million daily transactions in 2025, driven by the growing need for deepfake defenses. The…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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