Ubisecure has announced that its Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) platform will now offer support for Hitachi’s finger vein recognition technology. In plain terms, that means that finger vein recognition will be more widely available to Ubisecure’s clientele, and that it will be much easier to deploy as a primary authentication option.
Hitachi’s Hand Gesture Technology is able to verify the identities of users based on the unique vein patterns in their fingers. The scan can be carried out with the standard camera embedded in most contemporary laptop and desktop workstations, so the platform does not require the purchase or installation of a dedicated biometric reader.
Hitachi’s finger vein tech is compatible with smartphone cameras and mobile apps, and has also been leveraged in FingoPay’s naked payments platform. In August, Hitachi Europe teamed up with Alpha Generation Distribution to gain access to the latter’s extensive reseller network and expand the customer base for its finger vein solutions in the United Kingdom.
Sthaler worked with music festival industry to develop a cashless, card-free payment system that was available to everyone. The company developed Fingopay, using VeinID technology, in partnership with Hitachi. Blue Star Capital PLC (LON:BLU) is an investing company with a focus on new technologies. Blue Star’s investments include a 0.9% holding in Sthaler.