Kenyan election’s poll-day success belies suspicion of Smartmatic biometric voter kits
Ahead of a court challenge of the results of Kenya’s recent election, African publication The Elephant examined the role of…
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Three Canadian airports getting biometrics-ready kiosks from SITA
Aviation IT firm SITA is building a common hardware and software check-in infrastructure at three of Canada’s major airports. Seven…
Chile launches biometric identification system, aims to tackle organized crime
Chile is rolling out an automated biometric identification system (ABIS) with the intention of tackling organized crime. Launch materials show…
Philippines official walks back comments on biometrics contract
The Philippines Land Transportation Office has walked back comments made by an official in a public interview which suggested dissatisfaction…
4 new biometric monitoring contracts for Supercom in the US, Q2 revenue up
SuperCom announced it secured an agreement with a new customer and strategic partner who is reportedly one of the largest…
Lawmaker suggests Philippine biometrics project held up by former contractor
A biometrics contract Dermalog is carrying out in the Philippines is under fire from Land Transportation Office Chief Teofilo Guadiz,…
Morocco tenders for face biometrics to deploy throughout updated airport
The government of Morocco is looking for a contractor to install facial recognition systems in that nation’s Rabat-Sale Airport. It…
‘Digital asbestos’: UK government departments are rolling back on contracts with Hikvision
Campaigners are increasing the pressure for the UK government to take action on Chinese state-affiliated surveillance equipment suppliers such as…
If the Kardashians bought biometric systems: South Africans bicker and battle over ABIS contract
The South African government has posted a lengthy tart reply to corruption accusations made by the shadow Home Affairs minister…
Web3 excitement features among trends reflected in biometrics activity
A series of new biometrics products, certifications, brands and contracts made headlines this week, with decentralized identity and Web3 represented…
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