By 2026, Gartner forecasts that at least 500 million smartphone users will regularly use digital identity wallets (dubbed "DIWs" in Gartner's parlance) to make "verifiable claims". This represents a major shift in how people manage and verify … [Read more...] about Gartner Forecasts 500 Million Mobile ID Users by 2026
ID Tech Digest – September 23, 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: FBI Issues RFI for Clearview-type Tech The FBI has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – September 23, 2024
IBIA Appoints Leidos’ Michael Bruce to Board of Directors
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) has announced the appointment of Michael Bruce, Vice President and Division Manager for Homeland Solutions at Leidos, to its Board of Directors. Bruce brings over 20 years of experience … [Read more...] about IBIA Appoints Leidos’ Michael Bruce to Board of Directors
Veridos and Credence ID Launch All-in-One Solution for Digital and Physical ID Verification
Veridos and Credence ID have unveiled the VeriCHECK M500+, positioning it as an all-in-one verification device designed to authenticate both digital and physical identification documents. The solution addresses the growing need for seamless ID … [Read more...] about Veridos and Credence ID Launch All-in-One Solution for Digital and Physical ID Verification
Singapore Mandates Selfie Check for High-Risk Bank Transactions
Singapore has mandated the use of facial recognition technology for authentication in "higher risk" banking transactions, aiming to curb the rise of scams targeting financial institutions. Over the next three months, retail banks will roll out … [Read more...] about Singapore Mandates Selfie Check for High-Risk Bank Transactions
Travelers Show Interest in DTCs as Comfort with Biometrics Dips in SITA Report
SITA has issued its "2024 Passenger IT Insights" report, offering insights into how identity technologies are transforming the travel experience. One of the most notable trends is the increasing reliance on digital and mobile technologies … [Read more...] about Travelers Show Interest in DTCs as Comfort with Biometrics Dips in SITA Report
DHS Biometrics Expert to Deliver Keynote at Homeland Security Summit
Lisa MacDonald, a biometrics expert from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will deliver a keynote speech at the 2024 Homeland Security Summit on November 13. The event is organized by the Potomac Officers Club, an organization that … [Read more...] about DHS Biometrics Expert to Deliver Keynote at Homeland Security Summit
FBI Issues RFI for Clearview-type Tech
The FBI is looking for information about facial recognition technology in a new RFI. The Request for Information seeks to gather information regarding open-source facial recognition (FR) capabilities for potential future acquisition. The Bureau … [Read more...] about FBI Issues RFI for Clearview-type Tech
ID Tech Digest – September 20, 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: Amid Stabilizing Market Conditions, Advent Looks to Seal a Deal for Idemia’s Identity … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – September 20, 2024
New RFI Runs the Gamut of Biometric Tech as DHS Seeks Help with HART
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a Request for Information concerning Biometric Identity Research and Development ("BIRD"). The primary goal of this RFI is to gather information from academia, scientific and engineering communities, and … [Read more...] about New RFI Runs the Gamut of Biometric Tech as DHS Seeks Help with HART
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