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Brazil Municipality Lists Procurement for Biometric Time Clocks
A municipality in Brazil has published a procurement notice seeking suppliers of biometric time clocks for workforce attendance tracking. The request covers devices and installation services, indicating local government interest in expanding biometric attendance systems. The listing highlights the continued adoption of biometric capture for administrative and workforce management contexts.
DOJ and FBI Issue RFI for Classified Multimodal Biometric System Software
The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation have issued a request for information (RFI) seeking software for a classified multimodal biometric system. The notice describes requirements for matching and managing fingerprints, face, and iris modalities in a secure architecture for sensitive use cases. The issuance reflects ongoing interest in high-assurance biometric infrastructure for national security and law enforcement operations.
Norway Police Shared Services Open ABIS Market Survey on Mercell CTM
Norway’s Police Shared Services has launched a market survey for an Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) on the Mercell CTM platform. The survey aims to gather industry input on technical and operational expectations for a future biometric matching and identity management solution. The activity reflects preparatory steps ahead of a formal procurement process for national law enforcement biometric infrastructure.
Smart Eye Agrees to Acquire Sightic Analytics in Impaired Driving Detection Deal
Smart Eye has agreed to acquire Sightic Analytics in a deal focused on integrating impaired driving detection technologies into its portfolio. Sightic’s analytics, which can assess driver behavior and indicators of impairment, will be combined with Smart Eye’s existing computer vision and behavioral monitoring capabilities. The acquisition is positioned around advancing safety-critical systems that rely on biometric and vision-based signals.
UNICEF Genu Seeks Partner for Youth Digital Credentialing Pathway
UNICEF’s Genu initiative has issued a partner call for organizations to collaborate on a youth digital credentialing pathway, aimed at enabling secure and portable digital credentials for young people. The project focuses on building frameworks that support education, skills verification, and access to services using verifiable credentials. The partner solicitation highlights international interest in youth-centric digital identity systems.
World Bank Backs Nepal Digital Transformation With $50M and Verifiable Credentials Locker
The World Bank has committed $50 million to support Nepal’s digital transformation, including funding for a verifiable credentials locker system to store and present digital credentials securely. The initiative is framed as part of broader efforts to modernize citizen digital services, improve access, and strengthen trust in digital interactions. The verifiable credentials component underscores emerging emphasis on credential portability in development contexts.
HMRC Starts Onboarding New Customers to GOV.UK One Login
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the United Kingdom has begun onboarding new customers to the GOV.UK One Login identity platform. The transition signals continued movement toward unified digital identity and authentication across government services in the U.K. The initiative aligns HMRC with broader government digital identity strategies intended to simplify citizen access to public services.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team
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