Last week at Mobile ID World, national ID and border control made the news while we reported on biometric SIM tech, a fingerprint sensor launch, second factor authentication, and the new Microsoft Wallet.
Here’s a look back on last week’s top stories in mobile identity management:
Mobile World Congress
This week Mobile ID World President Peter O’Neill is in China for Mobile World Congress Shanghai. O’Neill is moderating two sessions at Asia’s biggest mobility industry event. Last week we took a look at what the event has in store, while GSMA announced another entry in its series of mobile events, MWC Americas.
GSMA Prepares for MWC Shanghai – and MWC Americas
FindBiometrics President Peter O’Neill To Moderate Two Sessions At MWC Shanghai
National ID and Border Control
Last week we took a look at UNHCR’s mobile app and new biometric ID card while reporting on Encap’s role in Norway’s upcoming mobile first digital ID program. Our sister site, FindBiometrics, also hosted its latest expert webinar, Biometrics and the New Era of National Security and Border Control, which touched on the role of mobility in biometric border security.
Norway Aims For Mobile-First Digital ID
UNHCR Launches Mobile App Alongside Biometric ID Card
WEBINAR: Experts Discuss Biometrics, Border Control, National Security
Second Factor
Google is making good on its efforts to eliminate passwords this year by putting its 2-step verification into the hand of end users. GitLab became a two-factor champion too, last week announcing support for the FIDO Certified YubiKey U2F device.
GitLab Announces YubiKey U2F Support
Google Puts 2SV Security Into the Hands of End Users
Mobile Payment
In mobile payments last week we saw Samsung celebrating its recent run of regional launches while, along with Android Pay, gaining support from Ally Bank. HotelTonight expanded its Apple Pay functionality last week too, and the mobile wallet wars got a little bit more crowded with the launch of Microsoft Wallet.
Ally Bank Rounds Out mPayment Support—For Now
Samsung Celebrates ‘Momentum’ of Recent Samsung Pay Launches
Microsoft Enters mPayment Arena With Microsoft Wallet
HotelTonight Expands Touch ID, Apple Pay Support
Vitals and Wearables
Last week we reported on a partnership between Validic and Omnicom aimed at offering apps, biometric services and wearables to customers seeking connected health solutions. A new study shed light on the importance of accurate biometric readings when it comes to consumer wearable tech. As it turns out, accurate vital readings are a big priority for wearable tech users.
Consumers Prioritize Accuracy in Biometric Wearables: Study
Validic and Omnicom Team Up to Target Connected Healthcare
Speech
Speech recognition made the news last week, with our report of Lenovo’s voice-wakeup functionality on its new smartphones, while Sensory launched a new SDK for its TrulyHandsfree speech recognition platform.
Sensory Aims at Android Developers with New TrulyHandsfree SDK
New Lenovo Smartphones Feature Voice Wake-Up Capability
Fingerprints
Last week we reported on Zwipe’s new Zwipe Access 2.0 biometric smart card while Australian authorities considered the implementation of biometric ignition locks in order to curb roadway fatalities. Fingerprint Cards made the news too, with an integration on a new LG handset, and also the launch of a brand new touch sensor.
Zwipe Launches Zwipe Access 2.0
LG X Mach Features FPC1035 Biometric Sensor
New FPC Sensor Aimed At Entry Level Smartphone Integrations
Could Biometric Ignition Locks Prevent Roadway Fatalities?
SIM
As connectivity and the Internet of Things become increasingly prominent concerns in cyber security, we are starting to see innovation in the SIM card space. Last week we reported that LG U+ is developing a biometric SIM card while Safran’s Hanno Dietrich was honored with SmartCard Workshop Prize 2016 for his role in developing SIM card technology.
Safran Engineer Recognized for SIM Contributions
LG U+ Developing Biometric SIM Card
Expanding In The Industry
Speaking of Safran, the company announced its new Costa Rica office last week. It’s not the only industry entity expanding in this favorable time for identity tech; IBIA announced four new members recently, and last week we took a look at the latest companies to join the industry organization.
Safran Expands Central America Presence with New Costa Rica Office
IBIA Welcomes High Profile New Members
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