Biometric Authenticaion news and trends

NEW REPORT: Why Indian Banks And Iris Biometrics See Eye-to-Eye
Digital Banking // March 13, 2017

As banking becomes more digital, more financial institutions are turning to technological solutions to bring more customers on board. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Advent International In The Lead To Buy Safran Unit Morpho
Partnerships / Acquisitions // September 23, 2016

Advent International is reportedly the lead bidder for Morpho, the biometrics unit of Safran SA. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Fingerprint Firms Take Digital Payments Beyond Phones
Biometrics // April 15, 2016

Companies that specialize in the use of biometrics, particularly fingerprints, are employing the security technology to work in a variety of new use cases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Tech Powering Alipay’s “Smile To Pay” Raises $25M
Mobile Commerce // May 18, 2015

While Alibaba hasn’t launched its “smile to pay” mobile payments service — which effectively turns a selfie into a payment authentication tool — the startup behind the facial recognition technology that would power that service has raised $25 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Interviews & Exclusives
Integrating Iris Scanning Biometrics With An Eye On Banking Inclusion

March 14, 2017
Can new technology bring new customers into the digital banking fold? For the March Digital Banking Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with Narendranath Mishra, head of agricultural and inclusive banking for DCB Bank in Mumbai, India, who discussed how iris scan technology is bringing more customers into India’s banking ecosystem. Plus, the latest trends and a directory of more than 150 providers inside this month’s Tracker.

NEW REPORT: Why Indian Banks And Iris Biometrics See Eye-to-Eye

March 13, 2017
As banking becomes more digital, more financial institutions are turning to technological solutions to bring more customers on board. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Quick Reads
Advent International In The Lead To Buy Safran Unit Morpho

September 23, 2016
Advent International is reportedly the lead bidder for Morpho, the biometrics unit of Safran SA. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Fingerprint Firms Take Digital Payments Beyond Phones

April 15, 2016
Companies that specialize in the use of biometrics, particularly fingerprints, are employing the security technology to work in a variety of new use cases. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Tech Powering Alipay’s “Smile To Pay” Raises $25M

May 18, 2015
While Alibaba hasn’t launched its “smile to pay” mobile payments service — which effectively turns a selfie into a payment authentication tool — the startup behind the facial recognition technology that...

Microsoft’s Push Toward Biometrics Security

February 17, 2015
Microsoft has been building better alternatives to passwords into its forthcoming version of Windows, including support for two-factor authentication and biometrics. Now the company is joining forces with the Fast...