Veridos launches mobile facial authentication solution for eGovernment services

VeriGO^® is the innovative Veridos verification platform which has also been combined with mobile identity services to create sophisticated smartphone-based solutions. Veridos is now offering a new mobile tool for eGovernment: VeriGO^® TrueID. The VeriGO^® TrueID solution consists of a mobile app for face detection and server-side matching, with checks performed against an already existing national biometric database – meaning that there is no need for citizens to enroll in advance. The VeriGO^® TrueID solution will be showcased for the first time at the ICAO TRIP symposium and exhibition, taking place 23-25 October in Montréal, Canada. There is also a single-country European pilot planned to start in the next few weeks.

This solution represents an excellent opportunity for governments to digitalize and streamline their internal processes, as well as offering potential for establishing an innovative revenue stream and business model. It also simplifies processes for citizens, eliminating the need to visit registration offices in person, as they can instead simply identify themselves via their smartphone camera.

Dr. Silke Bargstädt-Franke, Head of Technical Sales & Portfolio Management at Veridos said: “Governments that seek to keep up with digitalization can use VeriGO^® TrueID to great effect, simultaneously simplifying their services and optimizing their resources. The solution can be integrated into existing authentication servers and works on all widely used smartphones, making it very easy to transition to.”  

Veridos GmbH

Veridos GmbH creates secure identification and identity solutions for governments and public authorities throughout the world. Founded in January 2015, the joint venture between Giesecke+Devrient GmbH, Munich, and Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Berlin, pools the expertise of the two largest German providers for high-security technologies to serve the international market.

The Veridos portfolio includes solutions for the production and personalization of passport documents, ID cards, driver's licenses, and healthcare cards. These are complemented by data management systems for personalization, issuance, and documentation, as well as solutions for personal identification, voter registration, and border control. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin and the operating facility in Munich, Veridos is represented around the world including in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Singapore, the USA, and the United Arab Emirates.

For more information on Veridos, please visit www.veridos.com.