Entrust highlights need for extra security via biometrics in hybrid workplaces
A new study published by Entrust highlights the benefits and challenges of securing the ‘New Hybrid Workplace,’ as the trend…
digital identity
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Kenyans, Cameroonians reminded to pick up their biometric IDs
Kenyan authorities are calling on citizens to clear the backlog of uncollected biometric national identity cards, known as the Huduma…
Nigeria to require face, fingerprint biometrics for Anambra State election
A system that will combine fingerprint and face biometrics for identity verification will be required to verify voters during Governorship…
French digital ID authentication coming to smartphones with Idemia contract
France is integrating its national digital ID card, the CNIe, with smartphones to allow French citizens to complete online transactions,…
Self-sovereign identity or an ‘infinitely scalable low-cost federation’
The concepts, potential and pitfalls of self-sovereign identity are discussed in a recent podcast episode by Kaliya Young, aka ‘The…
Ontology’s decentralized digital identity application reaches milestone, upgraded
More than 1.5 million people are using Ontology’s decentralized digital identity application ONT ID, half of them in Asia, reflecting…
ForgeRock aims for $1.9B valuation in US IPO
ForgeRock has recently announced it is aiming for a valuation of more than $1.9 billion in its initial public offering…
One World Identity, just not that one: advisory rebrands as Liminal
One World Identity Advisory Services has rebranded as Liminal, to extend its market intelligence, growth strategy, and transaction services from…
Selfie biometrics providers score partnerships, customer wins and fundraising
Veratad and GBG have each formed partnerships to distribute their selfie biometrics technologies to new customers. Customer wins in the…
South Africa’s government urged to make digital identity development a priority
A report commissioned by financial services company BankservAfrica and conducted by accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has called on the government…
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