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NIST Announces Virtual Biometric Technology Conference

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced the return of its flagship biometrics event, the International Face and Fingerprint…

March 31, 2025

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BIO-key Teams with Arrow ECS to Expand IAM Solutions in Spain, Portugal

BIO-key has announced a strategic partnership with Arrow ECS Iberia to expand its Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions across Spain and Portugal. The…

March 31, 2025

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PNG Launches SevisPass Digital ID System to Modernize Security Sector

Papua New Guinea is taking a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey with the announcement of SevisPass, the country’s first Digital ID…

March 31, 2025

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Taiwan Launches Digital ID Wallet Sandbox to Test National Credential System

Taiwan’s digital affairs ministry launched a “Digital Credential Wallet” sandbox program this week, inviting enterprises, academics, and cybersecurity experts…

March 31, 2025

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Trucking Tech Firm Adds Auto-Disable Feature to Comply with BIPA

Lytx, a provider of video safety and telematics solutions, has unveiled a new geofencing feature that automatically disables recording when trucks enter…

March 31, 2025

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Fingerprint Cards Expands India Reach Through SMET Distribution Deal

Fingerprint Cards AB has announced a strategic distribution partnership with SM Electronic Technologies (SMET) in India, expanding its presence in one of the…

March 31, 2025

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AI Update: The Great Ghiblification

Welcome to the newest edition of ID Tech’s AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology OpenAI has integrated…

March 28, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – March 28, 2025

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: New SIA Report…

March 28, 2025

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Swedish Migration Agency Explores $3.8M Biometric ID System Upgrade

Sweden’s Migration Agency has launched a market exploration for an Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS)—another step toward modernizing its…

March 28, 2025

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Pakistan Launches Digital ID Storage and Face Verification in Latest Pak ID App

Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has unveiled version 3.8.1 of its Pak ID mobile application, introducing significant upgrades…

March 28, 2025

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