Biometrics are evolving within the digital identity landscape, with 2024 showing heightened demands in applications like age assurance. The EU’s biometric entry-exit system rollout faces delays, while trust frameworks gain traction globally. Mobile driver’s licenses and decentralized IDs make notable advancements. Significant acquisitions mark a transformative year for the biometrics industry as it prepares for…
The Tenprint Search Automated Fingerprint Identification System market is experiencing substantial growth due to rising security demands in banking and government sectors. The technology captures ten fingerprints for a universal database, enhancing authentication processes in various applications including mobile transactions and border security. Notable market players are adopting strategic expansions to leverage this growth opportunity….
Idemia’s ALIX aims to resolve the frequent issue of lost luggage using AI and computer vision. The system automates identification with augmented digital tags and boasts a 90% recognition performance in trials. Partnering with Air France and SITA, ALIX enhances operational efficiency in baggage handling, promising a significant improvement in traveler experiences. Travelers often face…
The Contactless Biometrics Market is set to rise from USD 19.12 Billion in 2023 to USD 70.48 Billion by 2032, driven by security concerns and technological innovations. Key players include Aware and NEC Corporation. The sector is segmented by technology and application, with North America leading in market share while Asia Pacific shows rapid growth….
IDEMIA has launched STORM LP-X, a cloud-native latent print software revolutionizing forensic analysis. It utilizes a user-friendly interface for encoding, searching, and comparing prints against state and FBI databases. This tool enhances productivity for law enforcement professionals, facilitating work from any location while offering innovative features tailored to meet the needs of examiners. IDEMIA, formerly…
IDEMIA leads the biometric technology sector, providing solutions for secure identity verification. Alok Tiwari, their VP of Global Sales, highlights the advantages of biometric systems over traditional methods, their superior accuracy, and the role of continuous innovation in enhancing security against digital threats. Key trends include multimodal authentication and edge computing, bolstering privacy and user…
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…
France will integrate its healthcare card, carte Vitale, into a new app called France Identité by early 2025. This move allows users to access health data digitally, streamlining the reimbursement process for medical expenses. The shift aims to meet digital service demands while tackling healthcare fraud. Previous plans for biometric cards were discarded due to…
Innovatrics has achieved tenth place in the NIST FRTE 1:N ranking for facial recognition algorithms, particularly excelling in border control applications. This position places Innovatrics among the top three providers of Automated Biometric Identification Systems, trailing NEC and Idemia. The leaderboard showcases both established and new companies, indicating a competitive and evolving biometric technology market….
Dartmouth Dining has implemented a palm biometric recognition system for student access to the Class of 1953 Commons, enhancing convenience and efficiency. Enrollment is voluntary, with 789 students signed up by mid-November. Alongside this, the College has revised meal plans to include unlimited dining dollar rollover and adjusted swipe protocols to better address food insecurity…
