Tech5 has launched a new biometrics software suite for law enforcement that includes T5-Identify and the Identify Mobile app, enhancing face and fingerprint identification for police agencies. The platform supports real-time searches and contactless fingerprint capture, incorporates tattoo recognition in line with FBI guidelines, and emphasizes user ease and data security. It aims to improve…
Canada is set to open bids for a biometrics contract valued between CA$25 million and CA$100 million to enhance its immigration system. The initiative, led by IRCC, seeks input on the latest biometric collection technologies and aims to ensure best practices in data integrity and inclusivity. Responses to the request for information are due by…
Amazon is advancing towards digital identity verification, planning to implement mobile driver’s licenses and federated identities by 2025. Despite current stringent measures, the complexity and high error rates in identity proofing challenge usability. Experts emphasize the need to manage tensions between security and accessibility as stakeholders strive to innovate and adopt more reliable identity technologies….
Neoke, in collaboration with IATA, has completed a live test of its digital travel wallet technology, aimed at improving user experience in air travel. The pilot, conducted on a Cathay Pacific flight, allowed passengers to use digital wallets for personal documents, simplifying the travel process through enhanced data sharing and biometric identification. This initiative marks…
Idemia NSS has won a $6.4 million contract from the DOJ to modernize the Justice Biometric Identity Service (JBIS). This service will enhance biometric identification for federal agencies, facilitate over 420,000 transactions annually, and leverage the latest technology while maintaining cybersecurity compliance. Over ten years, the contract could reach $44.3 million, representing a strategic upgrade…
