Biometrics-backed digital ID in the spotlight as new laws and systems weighed around the world
The top news stories of the week on Biometric Update focus primarily on digital ID. Those stories cover government programs…
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Fingerprint Cards collaborating on biometric payment cards for India with M-Tech
Fingerprint Cards and leading Indian smartcard manufacturer M-Tech are collaborating on the launch of contactless biometric payment cards for the Indian…
Biometric payment card market outlook buoyed by abrupt turn to contactless in the US
When last Biometric Update spoke to Idex Biometrics CEO Vince Graziani, he was fairly new to the position, and speculation…
Large Finnish bank pilots biometric card based on Zwipe platform
Zwipe Pay ONE is being used in a biometric payment card pilot with Finland’s OP Financial Group through partner TietoEVRY. OP…
New Chief Business Officer to boost Touch Biometrix’ 2021 market expansion plans
Touch Biometrix has announced the coming on board of Robert Fee as the company’s Chief Business Officer (CBO) just when…
Idex Biometrics files for Nasdaq IPO with 75 to 1 share ratio for $15 offer price
Idex Biometrics has filed its preliminary prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering on…
Research suggests 3 in 4 Swedes want biometrics on next card
A new report compiled by software provider TietoEVRY and biometric technology company Zwipe has revealed an increasing demand for biometric…
Iraq draws closer to biometrics-backed elections in 2021 with 16M voter cards issued
Biometric cards which will be required to vote in Iraq’s upcoming elections have been distributed to 13 million eligible voters,…
Developing biometrics market segments advance with new technologies and forecasts
Steps towards biometric technology and market maturity made up the top news items of the week on Biometric Update, with…
What’s next for biometrics? Exploring trends and dismantling misconceptions
Guest post by Lina Andolf-Orup, Senior Director, Global Marketing & Comms at Fingerprints Biometric technology is booming. Over 80 percent…
