In the modern age of digitalization, establishing a citizen's identity is even more critical than ever before. Therefore, an electronic ID (eID) can serve to legalize a person's identity in the form of a legal document. In addition to simply identifying the citizen, the functionality of national eIDs can also be expanded to enable people…
Category: Identification
ID4Africa unveils its 2020 Ambassadors’ Class from a record 48 African nations
ID4Africa has confirmed the appointment of Ambassadors and Deputy Ambassadors from 48 African Countries for its 2020 Class. The largest ever in terms of number of participating countries, the 2020 Class also features an unprecedented count of senior government officials at the level of director generals and permanent secretaries. In addition, the Ambassadors Program was…
Trustech 2019: Smart security solutions for digital identification and contactless payment
Infineon Technologies is presenting leading edge hardware-based security solutions for digital identification and contactless payment. Exhibits and demonstrations at the Infineon booth RIV C 050 at the Trustech trade event in Cannes, 26 to 28 November, including; Accelerating ID project execution with SECORA™ ID SECORA™ ID is a ready-to-go Java Card™ solution optimized for electronic…
How governments can benefit from open standards for ID
By Luiz Guimaraes, Latin American Sub-Working Group Chair at OSPT Alliance. Governments and associated bodies are required to make a whole host of ID solutions. Driver’s licences, transport cards, employee access control, health services, library cards – the list goes on. Not to mention the increasing desire for multi-application solutions, combining two or more of…
Ready-to use and versatile: Infineon’s Secora™ ID accelerates eID project execution
Electronic identification documents (eID) are high in demand worldwide. To address the evolving needs of the market in a fast and flexible manner, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has developed the SECORA™ ID security solution. The latest addition to Infineon’s SECORA™ family is certified and ready to be integrated into highly secured…
Africa paves the way for worldwide recognition of International Identity Day – September 16
Ahead of the 2nd Anniversary subsequent to the call to observe September 16 as International Identity Day, nations across Africa have been actively preparing campaigns to commemorate the special day this coming Monday. These include plans for public awareness events, media engagements, seminars, conferences, festive celebrations, and a history-making move undertaken by Nigeria last week…
Thales launches its new Gemalto Digital ID Wallet – an identity revolution in your smartphone
With Thales's new Gemalto Digital ID Wallet, governments will issue a secure digital version of official documents including identity cards, health cards and drivers licenses, available to all citizens on their smartphones. Citizens will therefore be able to prove who they are, both online and in the 'real world', and access their rights and services…
ID4AFRICA 2019 Documentary- Johannesburg, South Africa
A long look at this years 5th ID4AFRICA meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. https://youtu.be/DeUqEyQgfdQ Music: Brighten Your Day by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com