EU rolls out new Eurodac system with facial biometrics, interoperability
The EU has announced that the new Eurodac system is officially in operation: the central biometric database for asylum seekers…
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Frontex warns EES border queues could persist for another two years
The EU’s biometric-based Entry-Exit System (EES) may continue to cause long queues at borders for another two years, a Frontex…
Idemia PS, Nevetal partner on biometric passenger processing for cruise industry
Idemia Public Security plans to develop integrated biometric passenger processing systems for cruise ships as part of a new strategic…
UK selects Cognitec for facial age estimation in asylum assessments
The UK government has selected a vendor for facial age estimation. The £322,000 ($433,745) contract begins on June 1, 2026…
Digital Travel Credentials move identity verification beyond the border
By Frank Schmalz is Director of Strategic Portfolio Management at Veridos Global travel is not just growing, it is outpacing…
Markland Technology
Markland Technology is a global developer of advanced biometric and identity solutions. With 20+ years of expertise, we deliver cutting‑edge…
EES records 66M border crossings in first six months despite rollout friction
During its first six months of operation of Europe’s biometric-based Entry-Exit System (EES), daily fingerprint checks against EU databases rose…
3rd Africa Land Forces Forum
3rd Africa Land Forces Forum Port Harcourt, Nigeria July 4-6, 2026 The 3rd Africa Land Forces Forum (ALFF 2026), hosted…
EU defends biometric EES rules as border delays and exemptions fuel confusion
The rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is exposing operational and political strains in Europe’s biometric border strategy. The…
US demand for biometric access complicates EU visa waiver talks
European Union (EU) officials are negotiating a new border security framework with the United States that could give American authorities…
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