Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today:
U.S. Army Issues RFI for Five‑Year Biometrics and Forensics Collection Contract
The U.S. Army has issued an RFI for the planned Biometrics and Forensics Collection Capabilities (BFC2) contract vehicle, seeking vendor input ahead of a five-year IDIQ award based at Fort Belvoir. The scope includes lifecycle support for systems like BAT-A, NRTIO, and NXGBCC, covering procurement, training, cloud hosting, cybersecurity, and software engineering. Responses are due June 2, 2025, and will inform final RFP development.
TELUS Expands Digital ID Verification Services Through Sumsub Partnership
TELUS Digital has expanded its partnership with Sumsub to extend digital identity verification and fraud prevention services across sectors such as telecom, finance, insurance, and HR. The collaboration now covers remote employee verification and operational risk mitigation, aligning with Canada’s regulatory frameworks like the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework. Sumsub’s AI-powered tools support secure onboarding and compliance, while its Reusable Digital Identity Suite addresses rising identity fraud, including deepfake threats.
authID Raises $2.1M from Investors to Expand Biometric Authentication Business
authID has priced a direct offering of 373,060 shares at $5.60 each, raising approximately $2.1 million from institutional investors. Proceeds will support working capital as the company expands its privacy-focused authentication solutions, including its PKI-based PrivacyKey system. The capital raise follows international growth moves and industry partnerships, though investor concerns persist amid continued losses, operating costs, and share dilution.
REAL ID Requirement Now Mandatory for US Domestic Air Travel
The U.S. has begun enforcing REAL ID requirements for domestic air travel and entry to certain federal facilities, with TSA now requiring compliant IDs or approved alternatives at airport checkpoints. About 81 percent of travelers already meet the standard, but those without a REAL ID must present a valid substitute, such as a passport or trusted traveler card. Enforcement will be phased in across states, with some flexibility through 2027.
Jamaica’s Sangster Airport Launches Biometric Gates for Automated Immigration
Sangster International Airport in Jamaica has launched biometric arrival processing through automated eGates, enabling travelers to use digital forms, kiosks, and facial authentication to complete immigration with minimal staff interaction. The system, part of a broader digital upgrade by MBJ Airports Limited, marks the first phase of a plan to integrate biometrics across the entire passenger journey. Additional enhancements include smart check-in kiosks, AI-based queue management, and QR code wayfinding. Biometric departure processing is expected to follow later in 2025 as part of a coordinated national border modernization effort.
Facephi Launches AI Biometric Identity Suite on AWS Marketplace
Facephi has launched its biometric identity verification and fraud prevention suite on AWS Marketplace, allowing organizations to integrate onboarding, authentication, and liveness detection tools via their existing AWS infrastructure. The cloud deployment simplifies compliance with KYC/AML requirements and supports scalable, passwordless identity workflows. Backed by strong NIST and DHS accuracy scores, Facephi’s move reflects growing demand for cloud-native identity solutions as fraud risks rise.
Konami Expands Facial Recognition to Connect Slot and Table Game Players
Konami Gaming has expanded its biometric tracking system with the debut of SYNK Vision Tables, extending facial recognition from slot machines to table games for unified player identification. Integrated into the SYNKROS platform, the system enables real-time loyalty tracking and responsible gaming monitoring across live and electronic games, eliminating the need for physical player cards.
Suprema Launches Cloud-Based Biometric Access Platform
Suprema has launched BioStar Air, a cloud-native access control platform featuring native facial recognition and a decentralized edge architecture that eliminates the need for on-premise servers. Each smart reader operates independently, supporting multiple credential types and reducing deployment complexity. Designed for multi-site and multi-tenant environments, BioStar Air enables centralized credential management and integrates with video surveillance systems. The platform is ISO 27001 certified and uses AES-256/TLS 1.2 encryption, with automatic cloud-based updates.
Identity Security Startup Anetac Reports Strong First-Year Growth
Anetac has marked its first year of operations with strong partner growth and enterprise adoption, driven by its AI-native identity security platform, Human Link Pro. The cloud-based system monitors both human and machine identities in real time, supporting behavioral analysis and access mapping across hybrid environments. Operating through a channel-only model, Anetac has scaled globally and helped clients identify thousands of unmanaged identities and reduce anomaly detection times.
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May 7, 2025 – by Tony Bitzionis and Alex Perala
