21 Aug, 2019Thales digital ID wallet seeks to provide one-stop tools for citizens
In an attempt to make it easier for consumers to manage the array of mobile ID credentials they are likely to possess in the near future, Gemalto parent company Thales launched the Gemalto Digital ID Wallet. According to the company, the product “represents the next generation of Mobile ID, creating a secure, smartphone-based home for […]
16 Aug, 2019SIA report debunks facial recognition myths
In this informative doc, the industry group separates the facts from the misconceptions and faulty assumptions about facial recognition technology. The new analysis comes amid a growing backlash and even bans against the digital ID tool.
08 Aug, 2019Australia Post comes out ahead in nationwide digital ID push
The country’s postal service has earned an important mark on the path to better digital ID for Australians. The general effort promises to bring significant benefits to businesses as well.
25 Jul, 2019Africa fuels digital ID innovation from voting to heath ID
The continent is seeing major deployments of digital ID for various uses, including passports, education and refugee services. But major challenges remain.
16 Jul, 2019HID fingerprint reader for rugged conditions hits market
As fingerprint biometrics take on more work, readers are becoming more rugged. That’s the idea behind HID’s new iCLASS SE RB25F fingerprint reader.
30 Jun, 2019ELATEC launches TCP3 for controlling printers with card readers
It’s a common concern in the digital ID world, one that speaks to multiple activities: The need to add ID card authentication to a printer or other non-USB enabled machine for purposes such as controlling printers with card readers. Well, the new TCP3 authentication and release station from ELATEC may be the solution to such […]
11 Jun, 2019North Carolina boosts driver’s license durability for REAL ID program
Two years ago, North Carolina’s DMV began its REAL ID card production effort. A new case study from card material provider PPG provides lessons about the driver’s license durability.
28 May, 2019Security Technology Alliance releases implementation guide on PIV credentials for physical access control
The release of the guide comes in advance of the Securing Federal Identity 2019 conference and is designed to distill findings from a NIST special publication on the use of PIV for physical access control in the government enterprise.
20 May, 2019Patent describes new Apple fingerprint scanner in touchscreen itself
The iPhone maker recently has moved to facial recognition technology, following larger trends, but the new patent seems to indicate other biometric authentication possibilities, including a possible renewed focus on fingerprint.
13 May, 2019Women in Biometrics Awards seeks nominees through June 1
The prestigious industry recognition takes place in June at the 2019 SIA GovSummit in Washington, D.C. The Women in Biometrics Awards, now in its fifth year, is accepting nominations for the 2019 program through June 1.
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