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…
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Gemalto Identity Management System to empower the world’s citizens with secure and unique identities
Gemalto, a Thales company, is launching its Identity Management System (IDMS) that can help governments address the challenges posed by a world in which over one billion people have no official ID. Using the latest biometric capture and identity verification techniques, Gemalto's solutions enable public authorities to empower citizens with a fully secured and trusted…
WISeKey launches an updated version of the WISeID App
WISeKey International Holding Ltd, a leading cybersecurity and IoT company has announced the launch of a new version of its WISeID App, which includes new features for secure email communication and stronger authentication. Following the recent news about the misuse of people’s personal information from a data-mining firm, social media companies are working to…
New partner for identification platform Verimi
The new European identification, registration and data platform Verimi welcomes further support: Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), world market leader for the validation of payment transactions, identification, connectivity and data becomes a new shareholder. Donata Hopfen, CEO of Verimi, said: “With Giesecke+Devrient we are happy to welcome a new partner on board that brings a high level of expertise in the areas of…
HID Global predicts that 2017 will be the year for Identity Technology Industry
By HID Global. HID Global® is forecasting a shift in the use of identity technology that will lead to increased adoption of mobile devices and the latest smart card technology, a greater emphasis and reliance on the cloud, and a radical new way of thinking of trust in smart environments and Internet of Things (IoT).…
One-stop ID solution with AGFA security materials
One-stop ID solution with AGFA security materials AGFA, longtime expert of card materials with integrated security, presents its solution using sphoto imaging combined with stretch polyester to create durability. This combination allows the highest security. In terms of their proposal, AGFA is trying to avoid any pre-printed cards entering the value-chain. With AGFA's offering cards…
VIDEO: Cartes 2015 Innovation Break with Oberthur
Oberthur bagged the 2015 Sesame Award for best Mobile Security Solution. Watch this Cartes Innovation TV to find out why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUm0fZNkZoE
AKD starts production of EU-compliant Croatian national ID card
With the Republic of Croatia joining the EU, the New Croatian eID card bill was passed in the process of harmonization with relevant and applicable international guidelines and standards. The Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Croatian Ministry of Interior commenced the first phase of the implementation of New Croatian eID card project…