IDEMIA News

From unlocking smartphones to gaining verified access to controlled locations, fingerprint authentication has become ubiquitous in everyone’s lives. According to a report, 81% of global consumers are ready to use their fingerprint for in-store transactions. In view of this, FAB & MAF are taking the lead to upgrade the card payment experience with the launch of the region’s first contactless biometric payment card. Leveraging IDEMIA’s F.CODE, the world’s first biometr...

Japan’s only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB) has launched JCBDC (JCB Digital Currency) pilot project with identity technologies no. 1 IDEMIA and the fintech company Soft Space Sdn. Bhd. (‘Soft Space’). JCBDC pilot will develop a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution and conduct a pilot test with Tokyo merchants. Over the past few years, central banks in many countries and regions have been testing CBDCs that should soon be widely accepted by con...

Bitt and IDEMIA are pleased to have won the 2022 G20 TechSprint global CBDC competition. The announcement came ahead of the G20 Bali Summit from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and Bank Indonesia as they concluded their third annual contest, which received more than 100 submissions from many of the financial, technology, science, and marketing companies.  Offline CBDC payments An independent panel of 11 experts, convened by Bank Indonesia, assessed the developed prototypes from t...

Telaeris, Inc., a handheld solution provider for physical access control systems (PACS), has announced their new system integration with IDEMIA from the Security Essen event. Telaeris’s XPressEntry software is now available on IDEMIA’s ID Screen biometric tablets to offer gateless access control, entry / exit tracking, emergency evacuation mustering, and events and training attendance tracking for both commercial and government markets worldwide. “XPressEntry and ID Screen tab...

Honeywell is launching the iteration of its Pro-Watch Integrated Security Suite, including Pro-Watch® 6.0 and Pro-Watch Video Management System (VMS) R750, along with the 35 Series Cameras which round out its portfolio of cameras that work in NDAA-compliant systems, at the 2022 Global Security Exchange (GSX) September 12-14, 2022 in Atlanta. “We’re working to provide our customers with security systems that go beyond protecting property and staff to helping to support their oper...

This ranking is proof that IDEMIA commits to the highest level of technology for its AI solutions in line with its mission to make the world safer through developing state-of-the-art identity technologies. IDEMIA’s algorithm stands out for its capacity to combine both performance and fairness without compromising on either. This confirms its reliability regarding facial recognition solutions, at both government and consumer level. IDEMIA’s false match rate between different demograp...

IDEMIA, the pioneer in Identity technologies, completed the first-of-its-kind mass-scale remote SIM provisioning campaign in the automotive industry with its Automotive Connectivity Manager platform. The Group collaborated with Mercedes-Benz AG to transfer over 700,000 vehicles from one mobile network service provider to another, using over-the-air services. Cloud-based Automotive Connectivity Manager The success of this campaign, which began in 2021 and ended in spring 2022, is the first of...

In 2022, IDEMIA, a pioneer and long-time authorised TSA PreCheck® enrolment provider, has introduced pilots and long-term deployments of an innovative new on-site TSA PreCheck enrolment initiative that provides travellers with an even more convenient way to enrol in the program. This new, simplified service delivers TSA PreCheck enrolment in five minutes or less, and most passengers will receive their Known Traveller Number (KTN) within three to five days. Mobile enrolment carts Staffed b...

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneer in secured entry solutions and architectural revolving doors, is pleased to announce the official opening of their new headquarters and technology centre in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The new facility is home to much of Boon Edam’s office staff as well as a new technology center featuring a variety of secured entry solutions. “Our new facility is a testament to our growth and commitment to our staff, customers, and partners,” said Valerie Curri...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, together with its partner - ARS Traffic & Transport Technology B.V., has won a tender with the Dutch Public Prosecutor’s Office. The framework contract includes the procurement of up to 750 road safety enforcement units in ten or more lots in the Netherlands for 3 suppliers. MESTAcompact With IDEMIA, the MESTAcompact is one of the tendered solutions. The maintenance activities have a duration period of 6 to 12 years and...

From March 2022 onwards, passengers at T1 and T2 (in addition to T3) at Singapore’s Changi Airport can enjoy a faster, more seamless and secure experience with IDEMIA’s systems, which combines biometric data capture and automated immigration clearance process. This is in line with the New Clearance Concept (NCC) by Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), which aims to make automated clearance the norm for all travellers to Singapore by 2023. New deployments i...

IDEMIA, a pioneer in identity technologies, and TIM, the largest mobile operator in Brazil in 4G coverage and pioneer in IoT projects, reinforce their partnership with eSIM management solutions for the Machine-to-Machine and Internet-of-Things markets. The synergies aim at providing a series of solutions that can boost the connectivity of companies in segments such as the automotive industry, agribusiness, utilities (energy, water, and gas, for example), public lighting, and smart cities. Curre...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five female biometrics leaders, as recipients of the 2022 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognised programme, presented by SIA, with support from sponsors - IDEMIA and Paravision, along with organisational and media supporters - AVISIAN, Biometric Update, FindBiometrics and SIA’s Identity & Biometric Technology Advisory Board and Women in Security Forum. The 2022 awardees, who will be honoured at the SIA GovSummit 2022, SI...

IDEMIA, a company in identity technologies, together with Telefónica Spain have successfully conducted pilot tests with the Quantum-Safe 5G secure element that will shield users’ communications from possible attacks derived from the application of quantum computing to processes. The advent of quantum to digitization, which implies that some of the algorithms used may be potentially vulnerable, have increased the need to secure all processes to the maximum, including those of 5G com...

Consumers are already using cars as a connected device, where the demand for high-performing connectivity for personal digital subscription services is on the rise. IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, has announced new automotive eSIM Consumer offering to answer this demand, giving drivers the ability to choose their preferred network provider for personal onboard digital services. IDEMIA’s DAKOTA v4.2.1 NG (New Generation) combines Infineon Technologies’...

IDEMIA has been awarded a new contract that includes identity and travel documents, the identification system, and related services by Chile’s Civil Registry and Identification Service for 10 years. The new generation of ID documents will incorporate multibiometrics: fingerprints, face, and iris. The ID documents will meet a higher level of security standards, making the Chilean passport one of the securest travel documents in the world. Digital ID The contract will also include a Digit...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomed a new chair, presented five new and four returning members to the SIA Board of Directors, and announced several new committee leaders at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held March 22 during ISC West. James Rothstein James Rothstein, the operating partner at Lee Equity, assumes the position as SIA’s chair of the board. Rothstein who has nearly 35 years of experience in the security industry joined Lee Equity, a Ne...

IDEMIA, the pioneer and long-time authorised TSA PreCheck® enrolment provider, announces the launch of a new type of TSA PreCheck enrolment initiative that simplifies the process. This kicks off at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, Mississippi this week. IDEMIA I&S North America is bringing enrolment to the traveller as they depart for their trip. This will facilitate better access and awareness to the many benefits of TSA PreCheck, which helps keep trav...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognised awards function that is presented by the Security Industry Association, with the support from sponsors - AVISIAN, IDEMIA and SIA’s Identity & Biometric Technology Advisory Board, along with the Women in Security Forum. 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards The recipients of the Security Industry Association’s 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards will b...

IDEMIA, the global identity pioneer behind TSA PreCheck® enrollment and the principal issuer of physical and digital driver’s licenses in the U.S., announced that California has awarded the company a contract that will last up to 12 years and cover the delivery of not only traditional driver’s licences but also services and technologies that will bring the state further into the age of the digital DMV. Physical ID cards and technology  IDEMIA has provided physical ID car...

IDEMIA, the global pioneer in Augmented Identity, partners with Soft Space, the world’s pioneering Fintech player in SoftPOS to enable contactless payment acceptance. Through this collaboration, merchants and acquirers around the world will be able to accept card and mobile wallet payments by simply transforming a smartphone or tablet into a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. By combining its digital payment and identity platforms with Soft Space’s flagship “Fasstap” Tap on P...

IDEMIA, the world pioneer in Augmented Identity announced that it will present its FY 2021 financial results and 2022 budget to investors on February 28th, 2022. Pierre Barrial (President & CEO) and Didier Fontaine (COO) will be presenting the financial results and taking questions the same day at 4:00 pm CET (3:00 pm London Time / 10:00 am New York Time).

IDEMIA, the pioneer in augmented identity, partners with Soft Space, a FinTech player in the ASEAN region and a pioneer in Mobile Point of Sales (Mobile POS) contactless payment acceptance, to enable Mobile POS payments for merchants and shoppers. Through this collaboration, merchants around the world will be able to accept card and digital payments using smartphones or tablets with a companion device, or as a Software POS (SoftPOS). Under this partnership, IDEMIA is combining its remote mercha...

IDEMIA, the provider of Augmented Identity has entered into a global collaboration with Microsoft aimed at delivering next-generation eSIM and connectivity solutions for consumer and M2M/IoT devices. The collaboration will bring together IDEMIA’s advanced connectivity solutions and longstanding industry expertise with Microsoft’s trusted cloud platform to improve support of eSIM services around the world. Geo-redundancy capacities IDEMIA provides connectivity solutions that enable...

IDEMIA National Security Solutions (NSS), a subsidiary of IDEMIA, the globally renowned biometric and identity solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Patrick Clancey as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Patrick Clancey has over 18 years of experience in the biometrics industry. Prior to joining NSS, Clancey served as Vice President of Strategy and Programs and Chief of Staff for IDEMIA’s Global Digital Platforms organisation. Integral role in creation of NSS Patrick Clancey w...

IDEMIA I&S North America, the biometric and identity solutions provider announced the appointment of Beth Unger as Chief People Officer, North America. Beth brings over 30 years of experience across all facets of human resources as well as 12 years in the technology industry, most recently serving as executive director of human resources for ManTech International, information technology and government contracting company. Foster employee engagement In the newly created role of Chief Peo...

Fastlane Turnstiles, manufactured by Integrated Design Limited (IDL), have always proven popular in the Middle East due to the elegant design and reliability of the entrance control solutions. But, they don’t just appeal to the region’s desire for elegance. Behind the beautiful exterior, the intelligent technology facilitates seamless third-party integrations and prevents entrance violations like no other. And, at Intersec in January, IDL will unveil new optical technology which add...

BAXE, an Australian FinTech, has partnered with IDEMIA, the global pioneer in Augmented Identity, and Haventec, an Australian software company that decentralises sensitive data and credentials, to launch the first decentralised blockchain ecosystem using a facial authentication solution for identity verification in Australia. With this solution, BAXE users around the world will be able to authenticate high-value transactions, reclaim lost passwords or regain access to locked accounts using thei...

There are countless identity protection challenges, including how to protect private data, secure diverse payment methods, tackle large-scale identity theft and piracy, safeguard confidentiality for top-class service quality and ensure approved people can quickly enter secured areas. Advanced digital solutions In an ever more online world, advanced digital solutions that bring about trustworthy environments are sorely needed. This latest agreement builds on previous joint scientific research p...

In the context of a global health crisis, implementating contactless authentication terminals is now crucial in many public and private spaces; allowing a faster, more secure, and barrier-free biometric authentication. IDEMIA, a global provider of augmented identity, innovates to offer ever more complete and adapted solutions to its consumers. With MorphoWave™, users simply wave their hands in a quick and easy gesture to have their four fingerprints 3D-scanned and verified in less than...