AI Update: Big Names’ Q4 Results Hinge on AI
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: TSMC’s Q4 revenues…
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ID Tech Digest – January 10, 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: DHS Extends…
India Makes Digital Farmer IDs Mandatory for Welfare Scheme Applicants
The Government of India has implemented a new requirement making farmer ID mandatory for new applicants to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan)…
Nigeria to Add Iris Biometrics to National Digital ID System for Greater Inclusion
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is evaluating the addition of iris biometrics to its digital ID program, aiming to enhance…
Hungary’s IT Agency Tenders for Portable Biometric Data Capture Devices
Hungary’s national IT services provider, NISZ Nemzeti Infokommunikációs Szolgáltató Zrt., has launched a tender for seven portable biometric data capture…
IDEMIA Wins $194.5M GSA Contract to Provide Identity Verification for Login.gov
IDEMIA Public Security North America has secured a 10-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) worth up to $194.5 million from the General Services Administration…
Trump’s Pick for DHS Secretary Brings History of Biometrics, Hi-tech Support
Incoming President Donald Trump’s pick for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary may prove to be an important advocate for the use of biometric…
DHS Extends Deadline for RFI on Latent Fingerprint System
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an extension for its Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of a new latent…
ID Tech Digest – January 9, 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: Biden…
House Republicans Request GAO Review of TSA’s AI and Biometric Technologies
Republican leaders of the House Homeland Security Committee have requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive review of the…