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SailPoint Growth Highlights Rising Spend on Identity Security
SailPoint reported a 28 percent year-on-year increase in annual recurring revenue to $982 million in its latest quarterly results, also raising full-year guidance. The identity security company highlighted strong SaaS momentum and $1.49 billion in remaining performance obligations. Separately, board chair Kristin Weston will step down at the end of October, with audit chair William Bock expected to succeed her.
Outtake Partners with World ID on Verified Email Security
Outtake has launched Verify for Email, a browser extension that cryptographically proves the identity of email senders using World ID or FIDO passkeys. The tool aims to combat business email compromise, a fraud type that caused $2.8 billion in losses in 2024. In an interview on the ID Talk podcast, World ID head Ajay Patel said the partnership adds an important layer of trust by showing recipients that messages come from a verified human sender.
EU’s Biometric Entry/Exit System Faces Extended Rollout
The EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System will launch on October 12, 2025, but its full enforcement may stretch beyond the official six-month timeline to as much as nine months. Travelers will be enrolled with fingerprints and a facial image on first use, with repeat crossings requiring simpler checks. Major infrastructure upgrades are underway at ports and rail terminals to manage queues.
Arizona State University to Pilot Facial Recognition for Stadium Entry
Arizona State University will test facial recognition lanes for student ticketing at Mountain America Stadium starting with the October 25 home game. The opt-in program allows students to link their face to their tickets for faster entry, with traditional gates still available. The move follows record student attendance and mirrors deployments at other U.S. sports venues.
Istanbul University Students Launch Facial Recognition Attendance App
A student team at Istanbul University has developed “ATTN,” a facial recognition attendance app that can verify presence in about ten seconds. The pilot is running in the Management Information Systems department for around 120 students. The app offers three levels of verification, including Wi-Fi proximity and live face checks, and is designed to reduce proxy signing and save class time.
Tulsa State Fair Deploys Facial Recognition and Drones for Safety
The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office will use facial recognition, drones, and child-ID wristbands at the 2025 Tulsa State Fair. Deputies can photograph children and use software to locate them on the grounds, while also screening for banned or wanted individuals. Sheriff Vic Regalado emphasized child safety, noting that 138 lost children were reunited with families at last year’s fair.
UK Government Expected to Propose Mandatory Digital ID
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to unveil plans for mandatory digital ID cards for all adults as part of a strategy to combat illegal migration. The scheme would require digital ID for right-to-work checks, with possible extensions to housing and payroll. Civil liberties groups have voiced opposition, warning of privacy risks and mission creep.
Ponte Finance Integrates iDenfy for KYC/AML Checks
UK lender Ponte Finance has integrated iDenfy’s identity verification and anti-money laundering tools to onboard both borrowers and investors. Ponte operates a property-backed lending model with investor participation gated by KYC/AML checks. For iDenfy, the partnership adds to a growing list of financial clients adopting its liveness, screening, and compliance services.
Signicat Appoints Sofia Busck as Sweden Country Manager
Signicat has named Sofia Busck as its new Country Manager for Sweden, reporting to Nordics and UK enterprise head Joakim Harging. Busck, formerly CRO at Worldfavor, brings experience from Klarna and EY. The appointment strengthens Signicat’s presence in the Swedish market, where it offers BankID integration, e-signatures, and trust orchestration services.
By the ID Tech Editorial Team
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