Pentagon Cancels $96M Biometric Ring Contract Amid Privacy Concerns
[Editor’s Note (April 10, 2025): This article has been updated to reflect the Defense Health Agency’s official explanation for the contract cancellation, which…
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ROC Appoints Former DoD Biometrics Expert Sam Cava as Strategic Advisor
ROC has announced the appointment of Sam Cava as Strategic Advisor, bringing over three decades of experience in biometric enterprise initiatives for federal…
DISA Launches AI Concierge System for Internal Use
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has deployed an artificial intelligence-powered concierge system to assist staff in navigating the agency’s…
New Defence Contractor Rules Poised to Boost Biometric Adoption
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has published the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0—a development that will impact…
ID Tech Digest – October 3, 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: DoD Awards $96M…
DoD Awards $96M Contract to Oura
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a $96 million contract to Oura, the Finnish developer of sophisticated smart ring wearables, to supply…
US Special Ops Command Mulls $500M+ Academic Collaboration on Identity Exploitation
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has announced that it is “exploring a potential partnership with an academic institution to enhance intelligence…
NIEMOpen Biometrics Group Plans ‘Town Hall’ Event
The NIEMOpen Biometrics Subcommittee Executive Committee (NBSEC) has announced that it will host a “Virtual Biometrics Town Hall Event” at the end of the…
Prime Real Estate for Biometrics Vendors Opens Up in Virginia
Looking for a new office? Virginia-based RLI Solutions Company, which has specialized in solutions for the industrial, energy, and construction industries, is…
Searching for Faces in Big Databases – Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Wins for…