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What is identity orchestration and decisioning?
The notion of the identity ecosystem is not new. However, the alignment of data, APIs, and modern protocols has created a perfect environment for that identity ecosystem to thrive Users of online services demand a simple, secure, and low-friction experience. They don’t want to go through a complicated onboarding process with the result that they…
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Avoco joins G-Cloud 14 UK Gov Procurement Platform
Avoco’s Multi-factor verification and identity products are now on G-Cloud 14 for UK Government Procurement Avoco has consistently qualified as an official Cloud Software supplier for the UK government. Avoco are proud to be included on the latest government procurement platform, G-Cloud 14. Avoco’s verification orchestration service and related products are now available as part…
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Avoco partners with biometrics firm iProov
October 2024 – iProov, a leading provider of science-based biometric identity solutions, today delivered its quarterly business update, highlighted by a surge of 63% in transaction volume on its platform compared with the same timeframe last year. The identity verification market is showing consistent growth, fueled by the rapid digitization of services, and the escalating…
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Multi-factor verification PLUS multivariate – it ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it
In a previous post, I discussed how we have entered an era of Multi-factor verification (MFV). By combining multiple methods of verifying a person, your identity-related service can build resilience, better security, and usability. The art (or is it science?) of MFV has captured the imagination simply because it makes a lot of sense. We…
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We have entered the era of multi-factor verification (MFV)
Identity systems are evolving down the same pathways that authentication followed. Welcome to the era of multi-factor verification (MFV). In the tech world, change is sometimes evolutionary, sometimes revolutionary, and often fails. Over time, technology comes and goes, and sometimes technology improves. One of the areas that has seen a lot of change is authentication.…
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Deepfake fraud: protecting businesses with orchestrated identity verification
Discover how deepfake technology is revolutionizing synthetic identity fraud, costing businesses billions. Learn how to protect your business from deepfake fraud. #DeepfakeFraud #IdentityVerification #AIFraud
Is open banking data enough to verify citizens?
Discover the role of open banking in citizen verification and identity assurance. Learn how it provides a starting point for secure transactions and enhances data checks.
Identifying people in 2024 needs system thinking
Discover the complexities of the identity space and the concept of “identifying journeys” as a new approach to building more inclusive digital services in 2024.
What is identity vouching?
When your customer or a citizen can’t get a verified identity using online services, you must turn to vouching Avoco’s has been designing effective vouching services for over a decade. Back in 2011, Avoco developed a vouching service alongside our partners for the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). The underlying identity system had matching issues because…
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How an Open Loop Identity Network Can Harden VRPs Against Fraud
When a new technology or process appears, you need something distinct, uncomplicated, and beneficial to prove the point. Open banking is an example of a disruptive force that looks set to shake up incumbent systems such as direct debits; Juniper Research expects open banking to handle more than $116 billion in global payment transactions by 2026. Variable Recurring Payments…
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