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Mar 27, 2019
Yoti partners with biometric software company FaceTec
We’re on a mission to be the world’s trusted identity platform. This means our products must be built with the highest levels of security. So, we’ve partnered with FaceTec, the world leader in biometric face solutions. Introducing FaceTec’s ZoOm 3D Authentication to our products will give us the most effective anti-spoofing capabilities available, and be a strong addition to our existing security processes. Initially, we’ll integrate ZoOm into the online browser version of our age estimation technology Yoti Age Scan, a secure age-checking service that accurately estimates a person’s age by looking at their face. ZoOm’s unparalleled Liveness Detection –
Case studies
Feb 05, 2019
Making the Yubo app safer for users
Just in time for Safer Internet Day, we’re excited to announce our partnership with social networking app Yubo. Founded in 2015, Yubo is a platform for young people to form friendships online. Its mission is to create a safe space for teenagers and young adults to socialise and share content in a safe, responsible way. With over 20 million users, Yubo understands the immense challenge of ensuring that the community remains safe for everyone. They’ve been working to ensure that only individuals who are the correct age can access the app. That’s why Yubo has chosen Yoti and our
Articles
Jan 15, 2019
In the Spotlight with Gordon Scobbie, Regional Business Growth and Partnerships Executive
We’re very pleased to welcome Gordon Scobbie to the team, as Regional Business Growth and Partnerships Executive for Scotland. Gordon has a wealth of experience within the public safety and security sector operating at every level within UK policing. He also created a national policing portfolio to respond to challenges of the digital age, and set up his own company in 2013 to focus on social media and digital transformation. His experience and knowledge will be invaluable as we work with the Improvement Service in Scotland to help deliver digital services to citizens. We caught up with Gordon to chat
Case studies
Oct 18, 2018
Shaping the future of travel with Heathrow Airport
We have more big news to share with you this week. We’re excited to announce that we are involved in trials with Heathrow, to explore biometric travel for passengers. With annual passenger volumes rising, airlines and airports are looking to technology to transform airports as we know them, reducing queue times, increasing security standards and importantly, delivering an enhanced customer experience that puts them in control. What we’re doing An initial proof of concept allowed participating Heathrow staff to use the Yoti app to share their verified passport information and facial biometric to check-in to their flight. The process
Articles
May 15, 2018
Yoti’s CEO Robin Tombs on the BBC Breakfast sofa talking biometrics
We knew something had to be done to fix the world’s broken identity system, and that the solution must put the consumer firmly in control of something as precious as their identity. It made no sense to us that while the rest of our lives were going digital, the way we proved who we are was stubbornly clinging to paper and card. We decided to use the advancements in biometrics and smartphones to develop a modern digital identity solution that gives people a simpler, faster and secure way to prove who they are. Yoti has been built using the
Articles
Mar 23, 2018
Yoti selected as the official identity provider for the Government of Jersey
Today marks a landmark day for Yoti. We have been selected as the identity provider for the Government of Jersey. Securing our first government contract is a huge milestone in our journey and something all of the team are incredibly proud of. Jersey’s search for an ID solution In August 2017, Jersey’s Government issued a tender which called for a digital ID solution. This was part of the eGov initiative to get more services online, such as filing a tax return, registering to vote and accessing the citizen portal. The Government wants to offer a greater range of online services
