- In April 2025, HID Global introduced the HID Integration Service, a platform-as-a-service unveiled at ISC West 2025. This innovative solution integrates advanced biometric authentication, including fingerprint and facial recognition, to enhance secure identity verification for mobile applications. Designed to improve interoperability across devices, the platform simplifies integration for developers, reducing complexity and accelerating deployment. The launch reinforces HID Global’s leadership in the mobile biometrics market, addressing the growing demand for streamlined security solutions
- In September 2024, Precise Biometrics introduced the embedded version of BioLive, an AI-driven biometric authentication solution designed for smart devices, laptops, and vehicles. This advanced technology enhances security by preventing unauthorized access, identity theft, and spoofing. BioLive integrates real-time liveness detection and anti-tampering features, ensuring robust protection across multiple platforms. The solution is optimized for performance, power efficiency, and seamless integration, reinforcing Precise Biometrics’ leadership in cybersecurity.
- In September 2024, NEC Corporation introduced an advanced biometric authentication system that utilizes facial recognition to verify individuals' identities even while they are in motionDesigned for high-traffic areas such as airports and retail stores, this technology enhances security and efficiency by allowing seamless authentication without requiring individuals to stop. The system can process large groups simultaneously, reducing congestion and improving user experience. NEC's innovation aims to streamline access control in busy environments, ensuring faster and more convenient identity verification
- In June 2022, Akiyama, a Brazil-based company that specializes in biometric identification, introduced the VERO MATCH biometric collection case, which advances the landscape of the global mobile security and identification market. The new VERO MATCH combines a smartphone, IB's FIVE-0 fingerprint scanner, and IDEMIA's automated biometric identification system (ABIS) into an application. This solution is increasingly being used by the Federal Police of Brazil
- In May 2022, Mastercard introduced its biometric checkout program, ‘Pay by Smile’, which leverages facial recognition for seamless payment authentication. This innovative system eliminates the need for physical cards or mobile devices, allowing users to complete transactions with a simple smile. The program was first launched in Brazil in partnership with Payface and St Marche, aiming to enhance the checkout experience by reducing wait times and improving security. Mastercard's biometric payment solution is designed to offer convenience while maintaining high privacy standards
