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Thales Digital Identity and Security
Thales (stock info) is a global leader in advanced technologies, investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum computing – to build a confident future crucial for the development of our societies. The Group provides its customers – businesses, organizations and governments – in the defense, aeronautics, space, transport, and digital identity and security domains with solutions, services and products that help them fulfil their critical role, consideration for the individual being the driving force behind all decisions. Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2020 the Group generated sales of €17 billion.
We believe in a safer and more sustainable world where everyone has access to a secure, trusted identity. To support this vision, Thales delivers identity and biometric solutions to governments, public authorities and private entities in the fields of civil identity and public security.
Thales Digital Identity and Security Biometrics News
Idex reveals Asian issuer for metal biometric payment cards
Biometric payment cards are hitting the market. Eastern Bank will soon launch biometric metal cards using Idex Pay technology, while…
| Dec 7, 2023 | EU Council proposes launch of mobile driver’s licenses for digital walletsThe Council of the European Union has introduced changes to a proposed package of legislation to establish a legal basis… |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Bridging America’s digital identity gap with mobile driver’s licensesBy Neville Pattinson, Head of Federal Government Sales at Thales Group’s DIS Identity & Biometric Solutions The fraud problem that has… |
| Oct 19, 2023 | FIDO Alliance survey shows biometrics as the preferred consumer log-in methodBiometrics are the preferred method of authentication for respondents from every country to a FIDO Alliance survey, but old-school passwords… |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Thales and SoyYo expand partnership for passkeys, reported problems for AmazonPasskeys have entered public consciousness as a way to replace password authentication with device biometrics or PINs, but the rollout… |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Thales provides digital ID and CIAM for Finland’s largest healthcare providerThales is bringing its OneWelcome Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform to Terveystalo, Finland’s largest healthcare service provider. In… |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Foundational identity: Empowering every citizen’s rights to health, education, and democracyBy Sébastien Gueremy, VP Identification & Verification Solutions at Thales In a world that increasingly emphasizes the importance of human… |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Mobile driver’s license adoption represents win for TSABy Neville Pattinson, Head of Federal Government Sales at Thales Group’s DIS Identity & Biometric Solutions States in the U.S…. |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Thales credits digital ID with some of its financial buoyancyDigital identity might be a stain on the first-half financial reports for some, but Thales is boasting “strong performance” in… |
| Jul 7, 2023 | The imperative for responsible use of biometricsBy Youzec Kurp, VP Identity & Biometric Solutions at Thales In today’s digital age, biometric technologies have emerged as powerful… |
| May 1, 2023 | Gabon hopes to deliver on its lingering national ID card promise this yearThis December could usher in good tidings for citizens of the central African nation of Gabon who have gone for… |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Infineon, Thales get 10-year passport security contract in the USA contract to provide the United States State Department with passport electronics and software has been awarded to Infineon and… |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Thales, Finnish police to launch new biometric travel and digital ID documentsThe National Police Board of Finland has announced its new electronic travel and identity documents. Thales, a secure travel and… |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Thales partners with IDScan.net to fight fake ID fraud, underage drinkingFrench conglomerate and identity technology giant Thales has joined forces with IDScan.net to develop products aimed at tackling fraud and… |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Utah airport accepts state’s mobile driver’s licenses from GET GroupA mobile driver’s license from Utah now qualifies as valid ID at some airports in the United States, according to… |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Thales aces mDL, digital identity interoperability test to ISO standard in AustraliaThales is claiming success in an interoperability test for mobile driver’s licenses and digital identities based on the ISO standard…. |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Iowa’s mDL delayed again; Arizona updating physical IDNew security is being added to regional U.S. government IDs, both digital and physical. Leaders of a U.S. state working… |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Thales Digital ID Wallet certified to ISO mobile driver’s license standard by ULThales has been certified for meeting the ISO/IEC secure mobile driver’s licenses standard by UL Solutions as it continues expanding… |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Next digital ID in US: Maryland tests Android appGoogle’s first public step into digital U.S. state IDs will fall in Maryland, which was implied by the company in… |
| Dec 8, 2022 | An easier travel path from home to hotel room with digital credentials and facial biometric matchDigital travel credentials are here. The launch of American Airlines’ Mobile ID – which combines Thales technology with the Airside… |
Thales Digital Identity and Security Industry Insights
TSA biometrics program is evolving faster than critics’ perceptions
By Neville Pattinson, Head of Federal Government Sales at Thales Group’s DIS Identity & Biometric Solutions When Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)…
Brand Focus: Thales Digital Identity and Security
An easier travel path from home to hotel room with digital credentials and facial biometric match
Digital travel credentials are here. The launch of American Airlines’ Mobile ID – which combines Thales technology with the Airside…
