The secure document and identity sector is going through a period of significant change, driven by mergers and acquisitions that I covered throughout 2024. As we start a new year, I want to take a step back and consider not just the headlines but the historical events and strategic thinking behind them.
The Optical & Digital Document Security™ conference (15-17 September 2025 …
A new and alarming threat to identity verification systems has emerged, as researchers at iProov1 have uncove…
In its final days, the Biden administration prepared an executive order th…
Sri Lanka has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation project with…
The debate over national ID cards in the UK has been going on for years, with various initiatives failing in overcoming public resistance to the idea (see IDN September 2020). But despite the lack of a formal national ID card, the UK has effectively adopted digital identity systems that serve the same purpose.
For years, proof of identity relied solely on physical documents like passports or driving licences. However, the rise of new technologies has ushered in a wave of digital alternatives that offer gre…
On 13 January 2025, DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE, a German leader in the production of specialty and security papers, announced the acquisition of UK-based PORTALS PAPER Ltd, a well-known producer of high-…
Facial recognition, as a technology, is becoming more common, finding applications for law enforcement, border …
Spectra Systems Corporation, a Rhode Island-based provider of secure transaction technologies, has announced that its …
The Optical & Digital Document Security™ conference (15-17 September 2025 in Warsaw, Poland) is regarded …
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