ROC has appointed Sachin Ratta as Special Advisor for Partnerships to spearhead business development and strategic partnerships in India and Southeast Asia. The move is part of ROC’s strategic expansion into rapidly digitizing markets where biometric … [Read more...] about ROC Expands Into India and Southeast Asia with Strategic Advisor Appointment
Vendor News Roundup – October 28, 2024
In addition to some of the bigger news stories unfolding in the identity technology landscape, this week has delivered a number of announcements from technology vendors active in the space. Here are the latest: Proof and … [Read more...] about Vendor News Roundup – October 28, 2024
Moscow to Require Biometric Digital IDs for Migrants: Mayor
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has announced the planned introduction of digital identification cards for migrants in Moscow starting in 2025. The project aligns with Russia’s broader migration policy, which aims to establish comprehensive “digital … [Read more...] about Moscow to Require Biometric Digital IDs for Migrants: Mayor
BigBear.ai Increases Presence in US Border Infrastructure with DEN Deployments
BigBear.ai is playing a growing role in America's digital border control infrastructure. The company has announced that its veriScan system is now being used in 14 international departure gates at Denver International Airport (DEN). The system's … [Read more...] about BigBear.ai Increases Presence in US Border Infrastructure with DEN Deployments
ID Talk: SIA Experts Tell Us Why the Industry’s Vibes Are So Good During This ‘Interesting’ Election Cycle
This week on the ID Talk podcast, we present a fascinating conversation with two experts from the Security Industry Association: Ronald Hawkins, Director of Industry Relations, and Senior Director of Government Relations Jake Parker. Ron and … [Read more...] about ID Talk: SIA Experts Tell Us Why the Industry’s Vibes Are So Good During This ‘Interesting’ Election Cycle
Buenos Aires Pioneers Blockchain-based SSI with QuarkID
The government of Buenos Aires has launched a pioneering blockchain-based digital identity system that marks a significant shift from traditional centralized frameworks to a decentralized model, positioning the city as the first major capital to … [Read more...] about Buenos Aires Pioneers Blockchain-based SSI with QuarkID
Italy Begins Pilot of Digital ID Wallet
Italy has launched the pilot of its first digital ID system on October 23, 2024. The trial program is part of a larger initiative to digitize key identity documents and services, which will eventually lead to the full implementation of the IT Wallet … [Read more...] about Italy Begins Pilot of Digital ID Wallet
Facial Recognition IDs North Korean Soldiers in Russia-Ukraine War
The United States confirmed for the first time that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia to support its military efforts in Ukraine. And the confirmation of North Korean involvement comes on the back of intelligence gathered through … [Read more...] about Facial Recognition IDs North Korean Soldiers in Russia-Ukraine War
Australia, NZ Pilot Digital Travel Declarations via Qantas App
Australia has taken another step towards modernizing its border procedures with the launch of the Australia Travel Declaration pilot, aimed at streamlining the passenger experience through digital credentials and facial recognition technology. … [Read more...] about Australia, NZ Pilot Digital Travel Declarations via Qantas App
ID Tech Digest – October 22, 2024
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: Polish Digital ID Check Startup Raises $8.2M in Series A Authologic, a Polish digital ID … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – October 22, 2024
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