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…
Airports of Thailand has introduced a biometric scanning system at six airports, starting November 1, 2024, allowing domestic travelers to check in without boarding passes or ID cards. Registration is voluntary, and biometric data is journey-specific. The program will extend to international flights from December 1, 2024, pending immigration protocols. The initiative aims to enhance…
The 2024 Global Passenger Survey by IATA reveals that airline passengers prioritize biometry, efficient luggage processes, and digital payments. Convenience and speed are key factors in travel decisions, with a significant number preferring online booking and digital wallets. Younger travelers show a stronger preference for technology, emphasizing the need for the airline industry to adapt…
The IATA has successfully tested a biometrics proof-of-concept showcasing a fully digital travel experience between Hong Kong and Tokyo. This initiative leverages digital wallets containing multiple verifiable credentials, enabling seamless airport processes through biometric authentication. The One ID initiative aims to enhance this system, promoting automation and digitalization in response to increasing global passenger numbers….
Grabba has partnered with Jacky’s Business Solutions and Samsung to offer a biometric verification suite targeting Middle Eastern enterprises. This collaboration enables secure identity verification across sectors, using Samsung devices to streamline access to sensitive data and improve customer authentication. The modular solution caters to varying client needs for technology, enhancing compliance with KYC regulations…
BIO-key International, Inc. has secured a $910,000 order from a financial services customer to enhance its biometric identification system to a “fingerprint only” method, streamlining customer verification for over 25 million enrolled users. This transition aims to improve client interaction efficiency by eliminating the need for physical ID cards and numbers, with expected annual revenue…
The IATA’s 2024 Global Passenger Survey reveals that travelers prioritize convenience, speed, and technological integration in air travel. Key findings indicate a strong preference for online booking, credit card payments, and willingness to use biometrics, albeit with concerns about data security. Regional trends show varying priorities for different groups, highlighting the need for tailored approaches…
BIO-key has received a $910,000 order from a financial services provider to upgrade to a fingerprint-only biometric identification system. This upgrade streamlines customer verification by eliminating the need for account or ID numbers, relying solely on fingerprint scans, and is expected to increase annual recurring revenue to around $1.4 million post-deployment in 2025. BIO-key International,…
The latest advancements in optical tactile sensors bring forth a new era of biometric recognition technologies. These sensors can analyze both static and dynamic forces simultaneously from a single image, thanks to their innovative design and use of machine learning. Led by a team from UNIST and Seoul National University, this technology has applications in…
Las Vegas police are resisting the NFL’s facial recognition access policy, citing biometric data concerns. The NFL is preparing to implement a facial authentication system at all stadiums. This pushback may indicate broader issues across other NFL teams, compounded by public protests against facial recognition technologies in sporting venues. The Las Vegas police have officially…
