NATO Seeks Biometrics Identity Intelligence Support for KFOR in New Procurement Notice
A procurement notice says NATO is seeking software, hardware, training and sustainment support for a biometrics identity intelligence capability for KFOR.
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authID Partners With Section 2 to Bind Biometric Identity and AI Governance to Financial Crime Intelligence
authID and Section 2 are embedding biometric identity verification and AI governance into threat-finance tools used in AML and financial crime workflows.
South Africa Opens First Bank Branches Under New Smart ID Partnership Model
South Africa says the first bank branches are live for Smart ID services, with 17 branches due this week under a new model for public identity services.
BioCatch’s DeviceIQ Adds Pre-Login Device Intelligence to Fraud Defenses
BioCatch launched DeviceIQ, a digital banking product that scores device trust before login and flags AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and compromised devices.
Oura Acquires Doublepoint to Add AI-Driven Gesture Biometrics to Wearables
Oura acquired Doublepoint to add AI-driven gesture biometrics and hand-motion controls to its wearable platform and broader ambient AI device services.
Sweden Says State E-ID Applications Will Open on Dec. 1, 2026
Sweden says applications for its state e-ID, Sverige-id, will open on December 1, 2026, tied to the national ID card, a mobile app and the eIDAS timetable.
NIST Opens Comment Period on AI Agent Identity and Authorization Concept Paper
NIST opened comments on a concept paper for identifying and authorizing software and AI agents, an early step toward non-human digital identity standards.
Dutch Official Says Asylum Seeker Digital ID Pilot Showed Strong App Adoption
Dutch immigration officials said a pilot with asylum seekers showed strong uptake for a government digital ID app in public-service and border workflows.
NEXT Biometrics Reports Higher Margins, Lower Revenue in Q4 as It Seeks Fresh Capital
NEXT Biometrics reported lower Q4 revenue but higher margins, new design wins and fresh capital plans across Malaysia and new smartphone sensor programs.
Industry Groups Testify Against Proposed NYC Facial Recognition Bans, Urge Regulation Over Prohibition
The New York City Council’s Committee on Technology convened a hearing earlier this month on two pieces of proposed legislation that would impose sweeping…