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The Ultimate Guide to Biometrics

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Biometrics.

What to know about Biometrics

Biometrics is an evolving field focused on using unique biological traits—such as fingerprints, facial patterns, voice, iris, and even behavioral characteristics—to verify and authenticate individuals. As traditional security measures like passwords face increasing challenges, biometrics offers a promising blend of enhanced security and user convenience, gaining traction across sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and eCommerce.

Recent developments highlight biometric technologies being integrated into everyday experiences: from contactless payments and passwordless authentication to seamless remote onboarding and access control. Innovations like facial recognition in airports, voice biometrics for transaction security, and palm vein authentication are transforming how identity verification is conducted, aiming to reduce fraud and improve user experience while raising important considerations about privacy and ethical use.

Readers interested in how biometrics is reshaping digital security, customer interactions, and fraud prevention will find a wide array of insights here. The stories not only cover technological advances but also discuss regulatory, security, and social challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of biometrics' current impact and its potential to shape secure, efficient, and user-friendly systems in the near future.

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SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
Sustainability

SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend

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Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.

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Bybit EU picks Fourthline for EEA onboarding checks
Crypto

Bybit EU picks Fourthline for EEA onboarding checks

Bybit EU taps Fourthline to streamline EEA customer checks as MiCA raises the bar for crypto onboarding and compliance in Austria.

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Radiant Logic signs Badge deal for cross-domain access
Public Sector

Radiant Logic signs Badge deal for cross-domain access

Radiant Logic adds Badge's zero-knowledge authentication to RadiantOne, aiming to simplify cross-domain access for enterprises, public sector and AI agents.

Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests
Contactless payments

Fime gains EMVCo recognition for biometric card tests

Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

TACEO launches shared network for finance, identity, AI
Data Protection

TACEO launches shared network for finance, identity, AI

Austrian startup TACEO unveils encrypted shared network to run finance, identity and AI workloads without exposing sensitive data.

Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
Smart Building

Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools

Genetec updates its Security Centre SaaS with unified visitor management, broader intrusion hardware support and facial authentication.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control
Smart Building

Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control

Genetec has upgraded Security Centre SaaS with a unified front desk interface, broader intrusion support and optional facial authentication.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Verified trust boosts conversions, cuts fraud losses
Digital Transformation

Verified trust boosts conversions, cuts fraud losses

Verified trust leaders see 51% higher sign-ups, 43% less fraud and faster onboarding as AI-era identity moves from static gate to dynamic fabric.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

1Kosmos adds identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows
Security Operations Centres

1Kosmos adds identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows

1Kosmos adds embedded identity checks to ServiceNow AI workflows to curb social engineering in high-risk service desk interactions.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness
iOS

Incode hits iBeta Level 3 with passive selfie liveness

Incode claims first iBeta Level 3 PAD pass for passive selfie liveness on iOS and Android, reporting 0% error rates in testing.

Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda
RFID

Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda

Identity management is set to dominate 2026 security agendas as HID research shows rising convergence, biometrics use and privacy scrutiny.

Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices
Apps

Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices

Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.

Sat, 14th Feb 2026

Mastercard enlists Schmeichel to back Click to Pay
Contactless payments

Mastercard enlists Schmeichel to back Click to Pay

Mastercard taps Peter Schmeichel to front a UK push for tokenised Click to Pay checkouts, aiming to end manual card entry by 2030.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
Surveillance

Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics

Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.

Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant
Investment

Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant

Young British entrepreneurs Charlie Gray and Ben O'Nion have launched Echo AI, an AI-driven note-taking assistant, with a GBP £2 million investment to boost productivity.

Mon, 20th Jan 2025

Daon's xSentinel tackles synthetic audio threats through real-time detection
Fraud

Daon's xSentinel tackles synthetic audio threats through real-time detection

Daon has launched xSentinel, a real-time detection system designed to protect organisations from synthetic audio threats, including deepfakes and AI-generated voice attacks.

Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Exclusive interview: Matt Cudworth on how Ticketek crunches big numbers
Ticketing Platform

Exclusive interview: Matt Cudworth on how Ticketek crunches big numbers

Ticketek CTO, Matt Cudworth, discusses the company's migration to the cloud and how they handle peak traffic events.

Wed, 4th Jul 2018