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IDEMIA
IDEMIA Group unlocks simpler and safer ways to pay, connect, access, identify, travel and protect public places. With its long-standing expertise in biometrics and cryptography, IDEMIA develops technologies of excellence with an impactful, ethical, and socially responsible approach. Every day, IDEMIA secures billions of interactions in the physical and digital worlds.
IDEMIA Group brings together three market-leading businesses that enable mission-critical solutions:
• IDEMIA Secure Transactions is the leading technology provider who unlocks safer and easier ways to pay and connect. For more information, click here
• IDEMIA Public Security is a leading global provider of biometric solutions that unlock convenient and secure travel, access, and protection. For more information, click here
• IDEMIA Smart Identity leverages the power of cryptographic and biometric technologies to unlock a single trusted identity for all. For more information, click here
IDEMIA Public Security, a division of IDEMIA Group is the premium provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, transforming public and private organizations across the globe. Our industry-enabled and client-specific solutions draw upon decades of expertise in biometrics to revolutionize the fields of public security and identity, travel and transport, and access control. Built on privacy and trust, our market-leading iris, fingerprint and facial recognition solutions top independent benchmarking for accuracy, fairness and scalability. These exacting standards enable our clients to build safer, fairer societies where people can live, interact, and move about freely. Our best-in class solutions also make us the partner of choice for leading integrators, technology providers, OEMs, and specialized partners.
With a global team of nearly 15,000 employees, IDEMIA Group is trusted by over 600 governmental organizations and more than 2,400 enterprises in over 180 countries. For more information, visit www.idemia.com and follow @IDEMIAGroup on X.
IDEMIA Biometrics News
4iDigital boss says Mexico could become Brazil-sized digital ID market
A biometrics and identity validation company focused on Latin America believes Mexico could become the next big market. 4iDigital has operations…
| Aug 26, 2025 | Latest NIST age estimation test shows gains by Cognitec, Idemia, Innovatrics, YotiThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has posted fresh test results on its benchmark for facial age estimation… |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Idemia, Sopra Steria say biometric matching system ready for EES launchThe launch of eu-LISA shared Biometric Matching System (sBMS) to live production has been declared successful by Idemia Public Security… |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Nepal to proceed with new biometric passport contracts as Idemia loses legal challengeThe Nepalese government has invited Mühlbauer and Veridos to sign their contracts with the Department of Passports (DOP) following clearance… |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Australia contracts Unisys and Idemia border biometrics for 3 years, $17MA new Enterprise Biometric Identification System (EBIS) supplied by partners Unisys and Idemia is now live for use by Australia’s… |
| Jul 24, 2025 | St. Kitts and Nevis sets date for digital ID pilot as preparations hot upThe government of St. Kitts and Nevis has disclosed that it will conduct a digital ID pilot from January next… |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Idemia Public Security previews TPE6 biometric capture for police, civil registrationThe LiveScan family of biometric enrollment solutions from Idemia Public Security is already one of the most popular choices amongst… |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Idemia PS to share inside look at multi-modal biometrics registration solutionIdemia Public Security has upgraded its LiveScan series of biometric enrollment workstations with the Touch Print Enterprise 6, and presents… |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Advent reportedly prepping Idemia Public Security sale for up to €3 billionHollywood summer blockbusters are increasingly sequels, so perhaps it should be little surprise that the next biggest investment in U.S…. |
| Jul 1, 2025 | IN Groupe completes acquisition of Idemia Smart IdentityThe deal is done: French document printing institution IN Groupe has completed its acquisition of Idemia Smart Identity, the biometrics… |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Iowa mDL from Idemia now supported by Google WalletIowa’s digital IDs are coming to Google Wallets, through the continued collaboration of Idemia Public Security and the Iowa Department… |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Nepal’s biometric passport contract awarded to Veridos, MühlbauerNepal’s biometric passport system has a new primary supplier. German firms Mühlbauer and Veridos have successfully outbid incumbent identity provider… |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Netherlands’ asylum seeker ID cards from Idemia use vertical ICAO formatThe Netherlands will introduce new identity documents for asylum seekers Idemia Smart Identity, compliant with the ICAO specification for vertical… |
| Jun 3, 2025 | New NIST FRTE evaluations see strong showing from Idemia on mugshotsThey say the proof is in the pudding, but when it comes to biometric identity verification, the proof is actually… |
| May 30, 2025 | Australia, NZ airports boost international passenger processing capacityAustralian airports continue to add more SmartGates powered by Idemia’s biometric border technology for international arrivals. On Thursday, Sydney Airport… |
| May 21, 2025 | Police use of facial recognition continues to raise public concernsShould police use facial recognition technology? Two-thirds of Milwaukee’s Common Council says no. An article in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel says… |
| May 9, 2025 | Chad issues biometric IDs to thousands of refugees with Idemia tech, UNHCR’s helpRefugees in Chad can now apply for a legal identity to bring them an important step closer to social and… |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Idemia reveals Armenia JV details, Saudi Arabia MoU, WVU biometrics research labIdemia is busily establishing new partnerships to develop biometrics for national projects, from Armenia to Saudi Arabia, and to further… |
| Apr 25, 2025 | AuthID joins Secure Technology Alliance, Idemia exec named secretaryBiometric identity verification and authentication firm AuthID has announced it has joined the Secure Technology Alliance (STA). The industry association… |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Idemia to supply Armenia with biometric passports, ID cards by second half of 2026A consortium between Idemia Identity Security France and ACI Technology S.à.rl has been selected to support the government of Armenia… |
IDEMIA Industry Insights
Biometrics and digital identity M&A in 2024
By Alan Goode, CEO and Chief Analyst at Goode Intelligence As we approach the end of yet another year – a…
| Facial recognition: A strategic imperative for national security |
Brand Focus: IDEMIA
International Identity Day an opportunity for knowledge sharing for Idemia
September 16 is International Identity Day, in recognition of United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 16.9. The Goal is to provide…
| Oct 18, 2019 | Idemia brings government experience to accelerating airport biometrics deployments |
