Sri Lanka to roll out digital ID in phases with focus on security and privacy
Sri Lanka will roll out its digital ID system in phases, focusing on security, transparency, and improved access to public services.
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ID technology company announces expansion plans for Africa
Identy.io announces Africa expansion plans focusing on Kenya and Nigeria, promoting mobile-first biometric identity solutions aligned with national digital identity initiatives and MOSIP-compliant infrastructure to support financial inclusion and digital public services.
Matarat and Idemia Partner to Advance Biometric and Digital Airport Services in Saudi Arabia
Matarat Holding has signed an MoU with Idemia Public Security to explore biometric and digital identity solutions across Saudi Arabia’s airports. The collaboration aims to enhance passenger processing, strengthen security, and support digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency and traveler experience across the Kingdom’s aviation infrastructure.
Vodafone Qatar Rolls Out Innovatrics Biometrics for Unified eKYC Across Digital Services
Vodafone Qatar has launched a unified biometric eKYC platform powered by Innovatrics to enable fully remote onboarding for SIMs, eSIMs, wallets, and service changes. The system improves security with liveness detection, reduces reliance on physical stores, and reflects a broader global shift toward biometric-based digital identity and SIM registration.
In Groupe Moves to Second Place in Africa with IDEMIA Smart Identity
In Groupe has become Africa’s second leading provider in the smart identity sector through its partnership with IDEMIA, offering advanced biometric and identity management solutions. Together, they help African countries improve security, digital identity infrastructure, and public service delivery by tackling challenges such as identity fraud and lack of comprehensive civil registries. This progress highlights the growing role of secure digital identities in Africa’s socio-economic development.
SITA and NEC Partner to Accelerate Digital Identity Adoption in Travel Industry
SITA and NEC have partnered to advance digital identity adoption in the travel industry, joining forces in SITA’s Digital Travel Ecosystem. This collaboration aims to simplify biometric identity verification, increase interoperability, and improve security, enhancing the passenger experience at airports and airlines worldwide.