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Addressing the growing challenges of counterfeit identity documents, data tampering, and identity theft, IDEMIA Smart Identity has unveiled IDQR, a new security feature that combines the reliability of physical security features with the versatility of digital technology. First presented at High Security Printing Asia, a pioneer industry event in Bangkok, IDQR ensures data authenticity and tamper-proof protection. IDQR is a laser-engraved QR code permanently embedded during the personalisation...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, and CertiPath, an innovator and pioneer in high-assurance identity, credential, and access management services for highly regulated environments, have announced their collaboration to integrate IDEMIA’s digital identity solutions with CertiPath’s TrustVisitor solution to improve identify verification and prevent identity fraud. With the ever-present threat of cyberattacks aimed at gover...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced a partnership with Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group and a global pioneer in digital security. This collaboration aims to enhance fraud prevention and regulatory compliance in the automotive retail industry by leveraging IDEMIA’s Identity and Verification (ID&V) technology. IDEMIA’s ID&V solution Kudelski IoT will deploy IDEMIA’s ID&...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the market-renowned provider of solutions for Motor Vehicle Agencies, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), has launched its new self-service kiosks at Tennessee Driver Service Centres to reduce customer wait times. Tennessee residents can use IDEMIA’s SMART-E Kiosks to complete many driver's licence transactions, including renewing or replacing a duplicate driver’s licence or ID card, chan...

In light of the growth of IoT device deployments, coupled with the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, the need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions has never been more urgent. Recognising this imperative, the HyGARDE consortium has been established to develop a state-of-the-art cybersecurity solution to protect connected equipment, ensuring the security of the devices and the sensitive data that flows through them. This approach is essential to safeguard the entire...

This new algorithmic solution, MBIS 5/MBSS, is fully integrated into the INTERPOL Bio HUB system. It includes increasingly accurate and relevant algorithms, allowing for easy and regular updates. The organisation’s 196 member countries can now query the Interpol database with fingerprints and facial images. The goal is to solve the most complex cases while optimising the use of tools, enabling criminal investigators to access post-event forensic analysis, covering fingerprints, palm pri...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the appointment of Vincent Bouatou as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of the International CTO Office. In his role as CTO, Vincent will drive IDEMIA’s technology and cybersecurity strategy, technical governance, innovation, and AI leadership. Vincent Bouatou Vincent is a seasoned technologist and pioneer with over 20 years of experience working within IDEMIA’s Research and T...

IN Groupe has entered into a final agreement with Nets, part of Nexi Group, for the takeover of Nets' eID business. In November 2023, Nets and IN Groupe concluded the first part of the agreement for the acquisition, and the two parties reached an agreement on the final terms. MitID operations transferred Nets will formally transfer the responsibility for the development and operation of MitID to IN Groupe which is in charge of further development and operation of the Danish digital iden...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions is proud to announce this strategic collaboration with Vantiva to expedite the deployment of 5G services for customers and businesses worldwide. Formerly known as Technicolor, Vantiva, is a pioneer in delivering innovative, comprehensive products for the connected home market — such as broadband gateways and set-top boxes — to the world’s foremost Network Service Providers. This collaboration will see IDEMIA Secure Transactions provide Vantiva with...

The inauguration of the Vitré factory marks the completion of a significant €20+ million local investment launched in 2021, aimed at enhancing IST’s production capabilities while cementing the Division’s commitment to European technological sovereignty and sustainability. A cutting-edge greener facility This brand-new site is strategically engineered to cater to the escalating needs of European clients in the payment, telecommunications, and automotive sectors. Equippe...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has been selected by NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), a part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to take part in its Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Project. IDEMIA is one of fifteen technology providers and industry experts selected by the NCCoE to work on the first use case of the Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) project, which has...

IN Groupe and IDEMIA Group have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of IDEMIA Smart Identity, one of the three divisions of IDEMIA Group. With this projected acquisition, IN Groupe will further enhance its size, geographic reach, cutting-edge technologies and differentiated know-how to reinforce its position in the physical and digital identity markets globally. Secure identity solutions "We are looking forward to joining forces with IDEMIA Smart Identity to create a...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has launched its newest product, ID2Issuance, a cloud native credential issuance and management system that Motor Vehicle Agencies can use to quickly validate applicants’ photos and signatures, perform one-to-many (1:N) facial and fingerprint biometric matching, and document management for driver licenses and/or ID cards, all while keeping individuals’ Personal Identifiable Informa...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the global provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, including physical and digital secure credentialing in the U.S, is partnering with My Family ID to bring families an easy way to capture important identification information for their children, including a photo and fingerprints, through the My Family ID app. As the first-ever digital fingerprint scanner and child safety profile for smartphones, the My Family ID app serves as an import...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the premium provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the launch of the Iowa mobile ID to Samsung Wallet, in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and Samsung. Iowa residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet and start using it to easily assert their identity from their mobile phone at TSA checkpoints at the Des Moines and Eastern Iowa airports, as well as 25 other...

As innovations, whether digital or physical, revolutionise every area of daily life, the payment sector is no exception. In this exclusive survey, carried out between December 2023 and January 2024, users around the world were interviewed on how they pay and what their expectations are when it comes to payment methods. Users’ payment preferences User expectations centred around three priorities: design, convenience, sustainability Drawing from the feedback of more than three thousand...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the pioneer secure identity solutions provider, in partnership with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has launched the next-generation of mobile ID. New York residents can now assert their identity securely and easily from their mobile phone by downloading the free app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play. State residents can use the app immediately to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA checkpoints at J...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) revolutionises the world of digital payments by demonstrating the first ever offline central bank digital currency (CBDC) payments incorporating enhanced security against quantum threats. This major innovation promises to transform financial transactions and pave the way for an era of post-quantum security with IST positioning itself as the leader in this transformation. With quantum computers soon to enter all areas of business and finance, it is vital that com...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) strengthens its commitment to sustainability with the launch of GREENPAY Wallet, a key milestone in the development of a comprehensive and ambitious CSR strategy. As a pioneer in the payments sector, IST has a responsibility to involve its entire ecosystem in driving positive change, and this innovative offer is a perfect response to this imperative, enabling both banks and their customers around the world to easily engage in favor of the defense of the environm...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, announces a strategic research partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) on Post Quantum Cryptography. The objective of the partnership will be to strengthen privacy frameworks against quantum threats, with a specific focus on designing post-quantum schemes based on lattices and to create post-quantum cryptography solutions that ultimately ensure the long-term security of products. As part of this...

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves with the looming threat of quantum computing, industry pioneers are joining forces to develop robust solutions. The Hyperform consortium unites several pioneering players in cybersecurity and post-quantum: IDEMIA Secure Transactions, a project coordinator and a pioneering provider of secure solutions, CryptoNext, a provider of post-quantum cryptography remediation solutions, Atempo, a provider of data protection solutions, Prim’X, a software publ...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the biometrics solutions pioneer for law enforcement agencies, announced that it has implemented its cloud-native, fully functional Automated Biometric Identification System, STORM ABIS, in Volusia County, Florida to support its latent print unit. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is the first law enforcement agency in the nation implementing a cloud-native ABIS that can search county, state, and federal databases from a single application. Volusia County,...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators, and automotive manufacturers. Bamboo TAP Card By introducing the Bamboo TAP Card, IST is setting a new standard for environmental responsibility in urban mobility. The TAP team at L.A. Metro became the first player to symbolically deploy these cards which were sold at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 20 and 21,...

In an industry breakthrough that will pave the way for quantum computing advancements for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Telefónica, IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) and Quside announce the launch of Quantum-Safe connection for industrial IoT devices. This project is part of a long-term collaboration between Telefónica and IDEMIA Secure Transactions, which has already announced some significant milestones, such as the deployment of the world’s first quantum-safe 5G SIM ca...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) once again demonstrates its post-quantum leadership, announcing the first crypto-agility solution that will enable service providers of secure products, such as banks and fintechs, mobile network operators, IoT manufacturers, and security providers, to future-proof the security of their products and to continually adapt to new threats in the post-quantum era. Quantum threat management The emergence of post-quantum cryptography has accelerated the need for agile...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators and automotive manufacturers. IST proudly received the NFC Forum Certification according to the latest Certification Release 13 (CR13) for its NFC key card portfolio. The compliance with this certification includes automotive car access NFC use cases as specified by the Car Connectivity Consortium® (CCC), a cross-industry org...

LenelS2, the global pioneer in advanced security systems and services, will showcase new and upcoming innovations that have been developed with customers in mind, with a focus on cloud-solution enhancements at the annual International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West 2024), in Las Vegas on April 9 - 12. LenelS2 is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. OnGuard Cloud Highlights at ISC West will include a deep dive into...

On February 28, 2024, IDEMIA Smart Identity and NIMC agreed to renew their long-standing collaboration and upgrade NIMC’s biometric system to become the most advanced biometric system in the world, comparable only with Aadhaar in India. The powerful biometric matching system will be able to handle 1 million 1:1 and 1:N identity verification searches per day. The initial system was designed to support 100 million records but has already reached around 90 million records and requires this e...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a major provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators and automotive manufacturers. It has established itself as a leader in secure payment solutions for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This work with Qualcomm Technologies confirms IST’s ambition to offer increasingly innovative payment solutions to customers around the world. IDEMIA Secure Transactions complete...

IDEMIA Public Security, the global provider of biometric and secure identity solutions for government, travel, and law enforcement has once again proven its leadership, showcasing the most accurate algorithms in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) latest Evaluation of Latent Fingerprint Technologies (ELFT) tests. NIST ELFT NIST ELFT is the global benchmark for latent fingerprint and palm print identification used to identify latent fingerprints and palm prints fou...