Spain finishes EES upgrade at Melilla border crossing
Spain has launched an upgraded border crossing at the Melilla border with Morocco, equipped with technology needed for the upcoming…
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EU investigating Atos over buying EES software through Russian office
European prosecutors are investigating French IT company Atos for using its Russian office to purchase software for the upcoming EU’s…
UK Port of Dover expecting phased introduction of EES in November
UK ports are not expecting the introduction of the EU’s Entry-Exit System until November this year, according to Port of…
Kenya plans airports overhaul with biometrics for faster, secure operations
A plan to enhance operational efficiency at Kenya’s main airport – the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) – as well…
Border projects see criticism on data sharing transparency
While governments and the travel industry continue to introduce new biometric technologies to border crossing, the lack of regulation and…
Eurostar’s SmartCheck shutting down, new EES e-gates coming to London
Rail service Eurostar will stop offering its SmartCheck biometric check-in at the London St Pancras station: The dedicated lanes will…
Expect shift in US border strategy to pay dividends for biometrics, surveillance tech providers
The expansion of technological tools in immigration enforcement represents a dramatic shift in how the United States government approaches border…
Trump executive order requires full implementation of DNA fingerprint law
Last Week, President Donald Trump reignited debate over the implementation of the DNA Fingerprint Act of 2005 with his Securing…
Maldives uses biometrics to fish out illegal migrant workers for repatriation
The Maldivian government says expatriates working illegally in the country are being identified through a biometric drive, and will all…
Facial recognition for borders and travel: 2025 trends and insights
By Vito Fabbrizio Managing Director, Biometrics Business Unit, HID The world of biometrics is constantly evolving, and 2024 was a transformative…
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