IDEX Biometrics has promoted Catharina Eklof, a former Mastercard executive, to the role of CEO. Eklof replaces Vince Graziani, who took the helm in 2020, and will continue to serve […]

Apple will soon allow developers to offer in-app NFC contactless transactions using the Secure Element on its iPhone devices. Previously, NFC functionality on iPhones was largely limited to Apple Pay, […]

The NIEMOpen Biometrics Subcommittee Executive Committee (NBSEC) has announced that it will host a “Virtual Biometrics Town Hall Event” at the end of the month, aiming to update the biometrics […]

The United Kingdom’s Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group has found its newest appointees. They include Giles Herdale of Herdale Digital Consulting; Matt James, an associate professor of bioethics and medical […]

Mauritania has launched a new digital identity app offering access to government services, building on a successful pilot built on biometric technology provided by TECH5. The company won the contract […]

Turkey is planning to implement a new border security measure that involves taking fingerprints from foreigners entering the country. The plan was announced by Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya in […]

Recent advancements in thermal infrared (IR) facial recognition technology offer a potential solution to some of the limitations faced by traditional visible-light systems. In a study published in the International […]

IDEX Biometrics has teamed up with London-based TaluCard on a new biometric payment card aimed specifically at the visually impaired. The card is expected to be introduced to the market […]

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) in Kuwait has issued Circular No. 9 of 2024, an order mandating the implementation of biometric verification systems for employee attendance during official working hours. […]

Experian has acquired NeuroID, a behavioral analytics specialist whose technology will add an extra layer of security to Experian’s fraud risk suite. Founded in 2014 by Jeff Jenkins and Joe […]