The future of digital credentials: what do we want, how do we want it?
An open letter is seeking help from the community and market to find ways to ensure compatibility between two emerging…
digital identity
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ID fraud rises worldwide but biometrics helps KYC
Several companies in the know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) spaces have recently shared new insights into the industry. The…
Australia launches myGov digital identity mobile app, ‘at long last’
After long delays, the Australian government’s myGov mobile app has launched, with integrated biometric facial recognition log-in capabilities and a…
Hospitality wins with biometrics; getting gamblers to the table; travel credentials’ future plumbed
Several companies have announced efforts to expand into the hospitality industry. The first of them is NEC Asia Pacific, which…
Cognitec, OneID appoint new executives
Facial recognition tech firm Cognitec Systems has made Mikael Fagerlund its new vice president for sales and marketing with the…
Biometrics maturing for smartphones, smart cards and passports
Biometrics in consumer devices and technology to protect biometric data in passports continue to mature, as seen in several of…
One Caribbean digital ID and card announced, another faces political opposition
The Turks and Caicos government will deploy the digital ID and National Identification Cards for residents by 2025, reports Magnetic…
Multi-factor authentication firm Hypr nets $25M in latest round of fundraising
A multi-factor authentication startup closed a $25 million series C1 led by a private equity fund that led a previous…
UK and Ukraine sign digital trade deal, collaborate on digital identity
The UK and Ukraine have agreed a digital trade deal which is intended to help the Ukrainian economy and future…
OCR Labs Global and OkularID contribute digital ID expertise to Open Identity Exchange
Two companies specializing in digital ID solutions have officially joined the Open Identity Exchange (OIX), a community aimed at creating…
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