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Intercede, a trusted pioneer in identity and credentialing solutions for federal and enterprise customers, today announced that the latest version of its flagship product, MyID CMS 12.18, now supports an extended range of security keys and authentication devices from IDEMIA Public Security (IPS). This expanded integration marks a significant milestone in the complementary use of FIDO2 and PIV (Personal Identity Verification) authentication protocols. The latest IPS devices are the first solutio...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, announces that its Identity Proofing & Verification Solution successfully met 100% of all performance thresholds for Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) in the latest Remote Identity Validation Rally (RIVR) conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. In a rigorous, independent evaluation designed to reflect real-world identity verification conditions, IDE...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions, Tele2 IoT and Cisco launch among the first commercially available end-to-end IoT solution based on the GSMA SGP.32 eSIM standard at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The connected offerings enable businesses to securely provision, coordinate and manage connected devices worldwide from a single platform and eSIM stock-keeping unit. IoT solution Traditionally, businesses deploying IoT devices globally have faced complex logistics and high operating costs, re...

IDEMIA Public Security, a global pioneer of secure and trusted biometric based solutions, and Trinsic, the foremost infrastructure provider for digital ID acceptance, announced a partnership to accelerate adoption of mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) across the United States. Through this strategic partnership, Trinsic will serve as an acceptance layer for IDEMIA Public Security-issued mobile credentials, enabling organisations to securely and seamlessly accept mDLs online during onboarding...

The RRF, operated by ACMOSS, represents a generational shift in technology. It will progressively replace the outdated Tetrapol network with a cutting-edge 4G/5G high-speed solution. This new infrastructure will enable first responders to carry out real-time communications, including critical ones, and to exchange voice, data, images, and video in real time, even under the most demanding operational conditions. By 2027, more than 300,000 users, including police officers, gendarmes, firefighters...

Gallagher Security is gearing up to showcase its newest cloud-based solutions at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, held from 29 September to 1 October, 2025, at RICEC in Riyadh. Nemer Mdardas, Regional Director – MENA, says the team will have a comprehensive suite of security solutions for attendees to experience, showcasing Gallagher’s innovative, integrated products. For the first time in the Middle East, Gallagher will unveil its groundbreaking OneLink solution. New AccessNow solution...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West, recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised April 2 during an award ceremony at the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor, was Vaidio, receiving the 2025 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS product and service categories SIA NPS has been the...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) announced an advanced post-quantum accelerator based on Keccak, a core function widely used in new cryptographic algorithms. Post-quantum algorithms are highly demanding on computational resources to ensure robust security.  Securing Against Quantum Threats This approach is essential to ensure secure, seamless and efficient data protection against the rising threatsBy utilising hardware accelerators, intensive tasks can be offloaded from the main processo...

IDEMIA Public Security, the pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and Tahakom, the Saudi Technology and Security Comprehensive Control Company, are expanding their strategic partnership through the signing of an extensive agreement to develop and implement local sourcing and foster continued innovation to ensure safer roads in the Kingdom. Expertise and capabilities within AI IDEMIA and Tahakom’s expanded alliance aims to develop and execute local initiativ...

Two industry pioneers within the IoT ecosystem are collaborating to offer a real market-deployable integrated connectivity solution suitable for the IoT market. Those standards aim to simplify the deployment of IoT devices and machine-to-machine environments for device manufacturers. GSMA SAS-UP compliant security Qualcomm Technologies has integrated a highly security-focused and EAL5+ pre-certified enclave With a focus on reducing logistic and manufacturing costs, footprint, and power consu...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Samsung, is proud to announce the launch of the West Virginia Mobile ID to Samsung Wallet. West Virginia Residents can now securely store their mobile ID in their Samsung Wallet on a Samsung Galaxy device and use the credential to verify their identities directly from their mobile phones at TSA checkpoints at pa...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the launch of their newest product, STORM LP-X, an all-in-one latent print software to encode latent prints, submit searches, and compare prints, allowing examiners to quickly and easily search latent prints against their state system and the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, a database of biometric and criminal history information for individuals developed by the FBI&rsqu...

IDEMIA India Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of IDEMIA, a global pioneer in cryptography and biometric technologies, proudly announces its collaboration with Microsoft in India to introduce an in-depth industry-demand technology skills development initiative aimed at empowering underserved youth with globally recognised cloud and AI certifications. In-depth skilling programme IDEMIA India Foundation runs an in-depth skilling programme focused on bridging the digital a...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, proudly announces its top-ranking results in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD). IDEMIA emerged as a clear pioneer in Track 3: Liveness Detection, showcasing unparalleled biometric accuracy and fairness. RIVTD series The RIVTD series is a rigorous evaluation designed to challenge and advanc...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, has been awarded a 10-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) worth up to $194.5 million from the General Services Administration (GSA) for its identity proofing capabilities. IDEMIA is one of 8 technology providers selected by GSA to accelerate the deployment of next-generation identity-proofing technologies for Login.gov, a secure sign-in platform used by the public to create a single digital accou...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is proud to announce the launch of the next generation of mobile ID (MID) in the state. West Virginia residents will have access to enhanced security and convenience when presenting their ID for airport security screening, age-restricted products, and other identity checks. West Virginia mID app The West Virginia mID app, a...

IDEMIA Smart Identity’s Biometric Recognition System (IBRS) has achieved Open Standards Identity API (OSIA) Qualified status. IBRS is a multimodal automated biometrics identification service. It enables governments to access a full array of biometric recognition-related services. OSIA enables seamless connectivity between the building blocks of the identity management ecosystem—independent of technology, solution architecture, or vendor. The qualification program is working to enhan...

Addressing the growing challenges of counterfeit identity documents, data tampering, and identity theft, IDEMIA Smart Identity has unveiled IDQR, a new security feature that combines the reliability of physical security features with the versatility of digital technology. First presented at High Security Printing Asia, a pioneer industry event in Bangkok, IDQR ensures data authenticity and tamper-proof protection. IDQR is a laser-engraved QR code permanently embedded during the personalisation...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneer in identity security and authentication services, and CertiPath, an innovator and pioneer in high-assurance identity, credential, and access management services for highly regulated environments, have announced their collaboration to integrate IDEMIA’s digital identity solutions with CertiPath’s TrustVisitor solution to improve identify verification and prevent identity fraud. With the ever-present threat of cyberattacks aimed at gover...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, a pioneering provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced a partnership with Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group and a global pioneer in digital security. This collaboration aims to enhance fraud prevention and regulatory compliance in the automotive retail industry by leveraging IDEMIA’s Identity and Verification (ID&V) technology. IDEMIA’s ID&V solution Kudelski IoT will deploy IDEMIA’s ID&...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the market-renowned provider of solutions for Motor Vehicle Agencies, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), has launched its new self-service kiosks at Tennessee Driver Service Centres to reduce customer wait times. Tennessee residents can use IDEMIA’s SMART-E Kiosks to complete many driver's licence transactions, including renewing or replacing a duplicate driver’s licence or ID card, chan...

In light of the growth of IoT device deployments, coupled with the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, the need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions has never been more urgent. Recognising this imperative, the HyGARDE consortium has been established to develop a state-of-the-art cybersecurity solution to protect connected equipment, ensuring the security of the devices and the sensitive data that flows through them. This approach is essential to safeguard the entire...

This new algorithmic solution, MBIS 5/MBSS, is fully integrated into the INTERPOL Bio HUB system. It includes increasingly accurate and relevant algorithms, allowing for easy and regular updates. The organisation’s 196 member countries can now query the Interpol database with fingerprints and facial images. The goal is to solve the most complex cases while optimising the use of tools, enabling criminal investigators to access post-event forensic analysis, covering fingerprints, palm pri...

IDEMIA Public Security, the provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, has announced the appointment of Vincent Bouatou as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of the International CTO Office. In his role as CTO, Vincent will drive IDEMIA’s technology and cybersecurity strategy, technical governance, innovation, and AI leadership. Vincent Bouatou Vincent is a seasoned technologist and pioneer with over 20 years of experience working within IDEMIA’s Research and T...

IN Groupe has entered into a final agreement with Nets, part of Nexi Group, for the takeover of Nets' eID business. In November 2023, Nets and IN Groupe concluded the first part of the agreement for the acquisition, and the two parties reached an agreement on the final terms. MitID operations transferred Nets will formally transfer the responsibility for the development and operation of MitID to IN Groupe which is in charge of further development and operation of the Danish digital iden...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions is proud to announce this strategic collaboration with Vantiva to expedite the deployment of 5G services for customers and businesses worldwide. Formerly known as Technicolor, Vantiva, is a pioneer in delivering innovative, comprehensive products for the connected home market — such as broadband gateways and set-top boxes — to the world’s foremost Network Service Providers. This collaboration will see IDEMIA Secure Transactions provide Vantiva with...

The inauguration of the Vitré factory marks the completion of a significant €20+ million local investment launched in 2021, aimed at enhancing IST’s production capabilities while cementing the Division’s commitment to European technological sovereignty and sustainability. A cutting-edge greener facility This brand-new site is strategically engineered to cater to the escalating needs of European clients in the payment, telecommunications, and automotive sectors. Equippe...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has been selected by NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), a part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to take part in its Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) Project. IDEMIA is one of fifteen technology providers and industry experts selected by the NCCoE to work on the first use case of the Mobile Driver’s License (mDL) project, which has...

IN Groupe and IDEMIA Group have entered into exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition of IDEMIA Smart Identity, one of the three divisions of IDEMIA Group. With this projected acquisition, IN Groupe will further enhance its size, geographic reach, cutting-edge technologies and differentiated know-how to reinforce its position in the physical and digital identity markets globally. Secure identity solutions "We are looking forward to joining forces with IDEMIA Smart Identity to create a...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, has launched its newest product, ID2Issuance, a cloud native credential issuance and management system that Motor Vehicle Agencies can use to quickly validate applicants’ photos and signatures, perform one-to-many (1:N) facial and fingerprint biometric matching, and document management for driver licenses and/or ID cards, all while keeping individuals’ Personal Identifiable Informa...