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Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted identities, payments, and data announced its pioneering role in the evolution of digital travel experiences. Eurostar SmartCheck system With Entrust solutions helping to power the Eurostar SmartCheck system, the UK Home Office's digitised immigration application process, the new UK Electronic Travel Authorisation, and more, Entrust is pioneering the implementation of Digital Travel Credentials that are transforming the travel experience. "Entrust's participation in the launch of the Eurostar SmartCheck programme marks a significant milestone in the journey to realising more secure and efficient international rail journeys,” said Julia Simpson, World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) President, and CEO. Biometric technology and digitalisation “The implementation of a biometric walkthrough experience, with the very latest technology to digitise the passport, brings to life WTTC’s digital borders." "It is a model that can be applied to many modes of international travel and I hope it will inspire others to adopt innovative solutions to take the hassle out of travel while making it more secure.” Digital Travel Credentials Entrust has taken the lead in transforming pre-boarding check-in processes and seamless border experiences In a rapidly evolving travel industry where travelers demand simpler, faster, and more secure solutions, Entrust has taken the lead in transforming pre-boarding check-in processes and seamless border experiences. Leveraging its innovative Identity Verification platform, Entrust has derived Digital Travel Credentials (DTC), which are a digital representation of a traveler’s identity. With the recent launch of the Eurostar SmartCheck programme, Entrust has solidified its position as a global pioneer in DTC implementation worldwide. SmartCheck biometric service Another notable example of Entrust solutions in use today is the UK Home Office's expansion of its digitised immigration application process, with the launch of the new UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Eurostar launched its SmartCheck biometric service, in full production since July 2023, and has undergone rigorous testing, demonstrating its efficacy through several thousand trips. Entrust, in collaboration with SmartCheck partner iProov, and using Inverid’s ReadID, has nurtured this programme from its pilot stage in 2022 to its full-scale launch initially for Business Premier and Carte Blanche travelers. Identity Verification platform With consent-based one-to-one facial matching, your face becomes your check-in ticket, boarding pass, and passport" "We are honoured to be advancing the realisation of this digital transformation in travel and borders,” said Gordon Wilson, Vice President and Global Lead of Seamless Travel at Entrust. “Entrust’s cutting-edge Identity Verification platform and seamless travel solution approach redefine the travel experience. With consent-based one-to-one facial matching, your face becomes your check-in ticket, boarding pass, and passport for border exit or entry, this is the future of the traveler experience." Seamless Travel solution Entrust first demonstrated its Seamless Travel solution during the Canadian Chain of Trust pilot programme and in collaboration with the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA). The solution derives the DTC to support the transformation of travel in line with the desired seamless traveler journey defined by the WTTC and aligns with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO -TRIP) and the One ID programme goals of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The travel industry can operationalise seamless travel with pilots and plan full production rollouts. 

iProov, the global provider of facial biometric solutions, has announced a new integration with Ping Identity, a pioneering provider of seamless and secure digital experiences, leveraging PingOne DaVinci™, a no-code identity orchestration service. The partnership will allow joint customers to bring iProov’s patented biometrics solutions suite to the platform to enable users of DaVinci to verify digital identities most safely and securely using proven science-based facial biometrics.  Digital interactions challenges One of the most significant challenges with digital interactions is trust. Whether for remote transactions or remote workforce, organisations are increasingly subject to attacks from impersonators and fraudsters committing identity fraud. The challenge is to securely establish that the remote user is who they say they are when interacting digitally, whether on a personal, work, or shared device.  ​Liveness detection iProov has partnered with Ping Identity to deliver a DaVinci connector that integrates with the iProov iProov has partnered with Ping Identity to deliver a DaVinci connector that integrates with the iProov Biometric Solution Suite to enable organisations to verify an individual’s identity as part of their IAM/CIAM solutions using proven science-based liveness detection. Liveness detection is used in biometric verification and authentication to assure that the genuine person is gaining rightful access to services. Preventing criminals or impostors from spoofing identity verification processes by using photographs, videos, masks, or generative AI-created deepfakes or face swaps.   Integrations with DaVinci iProov joins a growing network of technology partners developing integrations with DaVinci through the Ping Identity Global Technology Partner Program. Partner solutions that integrate with DaVinci deliver an improved customer experience in a fraction of the time, through easy drag-and-drop design of digital user journeys across multiple applications and ecosystems.  ​Biometric Solution Suite iProov’s Biometric Solution Suite provides the highest levels of identity assurance at some of the world’s most risk-averse organisations including the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United Kingdom Home Office, UBS Group AG, and Eurostar.  iProov’s solution suite is designed to help securely and effortlessly onboard new users and authenticate existing users; for sign-in, and account recovery; as part of a passwordless or multi-factor authentication approach (MFA), and for step-up authentication.  Identity verification Partnering with Ping Identity will help us to expand our reach even further" “Many organisations across the globe are already using iProov facial biometric technology to verify the online identity of citizens, workforces, and customers more securely and effortlessly than ever before,” said iProov’s Chief Product and Innovation Officer, Joe Palmer. Joe Palmer adds, “Partnering with Ping Identity will help us to expand our reach even further and we’re delighted to be bringing this integration to PingOne DaVinci.” Improved customer experience “Ping Identity is committed to expanding our technology partner ecosystem to deliver better, more frictionless customer experiences,” said Loren Russon, the SVP of Product Management at Ping Identity.  Loren Russon adds, "Our partnership with iProov leverages DaVinci's seamless orchestration to ensure dynamic user journeys are delivered quickly and efficiently at every stage of the user journey."