Paris, February 19, 2016
Morpho (Safran), a world leader in biometrics, today announced that Samsung SDS will implement its online authentication solution based on facial recognition technology.
Morpho has developed an innovative face recognition Software Development Kit (SDK) for smartphone platforms, which Samsung SDS, a global leading ICT service provider, has integrated as a decisive part of a new multi-modal, online authentication solution. This interoperable solution, which will be fully integrated in Samsung devices and in all existing Android and iOS devices, enables customers to strongly protect their digital identities.
High-performance face recognition technology is utilized worldwide for a wide range of applications – for instance, using the built-in camera of a smartphone, tablet or computer to replace passwords for device and user account access. The face recognition technology provided by Morpho to Samsung SDS offers all the benefits of leading biometric technology implemented into consumer devices, including embedded liveness detection, which ensures that the face submitted is really captured from a live user and not, for example, a stored photo. Users can benefit from a highly secure, password-free experience to log into apps, approve transactions, log into websites and many more application possibilities.
Yves Portalier, Vice President and General Manager, Telecom Business Unit at Morpho, is convinced of the massive potential of this FIDO*-based solution: “The growth of mobile business services is clearly making life easier for all users, but it can only be steadily deployed by ensuring reliable and strong online authentication methods to avoid fraud. Morpho’s face recognition technology is leading a new generation of trustworthy user verification methods for mobile devices and easily replaces traditional techniques such as passwords – based on a simple selfie.”
James Choi, Vice President, Mobile Payment Business, Samsung SDS announced:
“As a result of the integration of Morpho’s technology, the Samsung SDS FIDO solution, previously available with fingerprint capability, is now enhanced with face authentication. By adding face recognition technology to our FIDO solution, we will be able to deliver enhanced value to our enterprise customers to accelerate market penetration. Morpho’s technology enables any smartphone on the market with cutting edge face recognition with liveness detection, which is key to providing a safe and easy authentication method to all end users, and can work as a second factor on smartphones equipped with fingerprint sensors.”
* The FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance was formed in July 2012 to address the lack of interoperability among strong authentication technologies, and remedy the problems users face with creating and remembering multiple usernames and passwords. The FIDO Alliance is changing the nature of authentication with standards for simpler, stronger authentication that define an open, scalable, interoperable set of mechanisms that reduce reliance on passwords. FIDO authentication is stronger, private, and easier to use when authenticating to online services (www.fidoalliance.org).
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About Morpho
Morpho (Safran) is a global leader in identity and security solutions for an increasingly digital and connected world. We employ more than 8,600 people in 55 countries and generated revenues of more than €1.5 billion in 2014. Backed by more than 40 years of experience in biometrics, our unique expertise lies in developing innovative technologies for a wide range of markets and applications for people, governments and business. Morpho contributes to managing identities, protecting borders, detecting threats, supporting law enforcement and providing trusted on-line transactions and services. Our solutions protect identities, ensure safety and safeguard privacy, for easier everyday lives.
For more information:
www.morpho.com
www.safran-group.com
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About Samsung SDS
Samsung SDS is a global information and communication technology (ICT) service provider, striving to help customers increase their competitiveness by offering optimal ICT services. Its services are customized for customer business environments and leverage the most knowledgeable professionals and proven, innovative technologies. Samsung SDS is specialized in smart manufacturing, smart town, smart convergence, smart security, smart logistics, and smart ICT outsourcing.
For more information:
www.sds.samsung.com
