Biometric ticketing for sports and live events is projected to surge by 2025, with significant implementations already observed in stadiums. Companies like Wicket and Clear are at the forefront, showcasing benefits such as reduced wait times and improved security. Despite challenges concerning costs and privacy, the potential for biometrics in enhancing the user experience is…
2024 has witnessed significant M&A activity in biometrics and digital identity, emphasizing consolidation and strategic acquisitions by companies to leverage biometric technologies in various sectors, particularly travel. As the industry evolves towards integrating physical and digital identity solutions, increased investments and innovations are anticipated in 2025, especially around digital wallets and identity verification technologies. As…
Enabel has announced a tender for biometric registration kits in the DRC, requiring high-quality hardware and software for public identification systems. Bidders must have significant experience, with proposals due by January 28, 2025. The project aligns with UN goals for universal identification by 2030, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and innovative solutions in selection criteria, and aims to…
ROC is deploying its Vision AI technology in Marion County, West Virginia, to enhance public security through real-time monitoring and improved law enforcement capabilities. Funded by the Department of Justice, this initiative integrates advanced tools into existing security systems to support emergency response and public safety measures, signaling a strategic move into the U.S. biometrics…
A panel at the Self-Service Innovation Summit will focus on the role of biometrics in ATMs and kiosks, addressing security advancements and user privacy concerns. Experts will discuss the benefits and risks of biometrics, including potential data breaches and the irreversibility of biometric data. The summit will take place from December 9-11 in Tampa, Florida,…
Russia will implement stricter rules for foreigners acquiring SIM cards from January 1, 2025, requiring in-person registration, unique identifiers like SNILS and device IMEI, and biometric verification. Existing SIM card holders must confirm their identities by July 1, 2025, or risk service suspension. Foreign individuals will be limited to a maximum of ten registered numbers,…
Airlines Delta and JetBlue are testing biometric identification for boarding flights, allowing passengers to use fingerprint or facial recognition instead of traditional boarding passes. Delta’s program launches in D.C. with Clear, while JetBlue’s program connects with CBP for facial scans in Boston and Aruba. However, privacy concerns surrounding biometric data usage continue to be a…
Biometric authentication, mobilized through mDLs, digital wallets, and passkeys, is rapidly advancing, with many U.S. states set to implement mDLs by next year. Europe is integrating digital wallets into daily transactions, while regulatory bodies scrutinize biometrics use. Forecasts suggest significant growth in biometric tech adoption, propelled by companies like Mastercard and Visa, highlighting its importance…
Idemia Smart Identity’s biometrics service received OSIA Qualified status, ensuring its interoperability with identity management systems. CertiPath’s IdentityManager achieved FIDO2 certification for passwordless authentication solutions. Invixium is now certified under the LenelS2 access control system, showcasing its biometric integration capabilities. These advancements underscore the importance of standards in the evolving biometrics landscape. Idemia Smart Identity…
Germany’s government has contracted a service for the upkeep and enhancement of the National Biometric Matching Service (NBMS) 2.0, with an emphasis on system improvements and bug fixes. The contract follows ongoing debates regarding the use of facial recognition technology, particularly by law enforcement, under the EU’s AI Act. Germany’s central government has signed a…
