On May 20, 2025, ID4Africa, the top event in the field of African identity recognition, kicked off in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. As a leading company in the field of global biometric technology, Chongqing HFSECURITY Technology Co., Ltd. ("HFSECURITY") brought its flagship products TR series multi-functional biometric integrated machine and Biometric Kit biometric kit to the exhibition, and became the focus of the scene with its high-precision, high-security and flexible customization technology advantages. On the first day of the exhibition, more than 200 representatives of African government agencies, financial institutions and technology companies stopped to experience it, and many customers reached cooperation intentions on the spot.
One of the core products exhibited by HFSECURITY this time, the TR109 multi-functional biometric integrated machine, is equipped with its independently developed palm vein recognition technology. This technology realizes identity authentication by capturing the unique biometric features of the human palm vein, and has significant advantages such as contactless operation, difficult to copy, and strong anti-interference. On-site tests show that its recognition accuracy is as high as 99.99%, and the response time is only 0.3 seconds, which can effectively cope with the challenges of high humidity and strong light in the complex environment of Africa.
"In the voter registration scenario, palm vein recognition technology can quickly exclude duplicate identities and prevent fraud; in the field of financial account opening, its non-contact characteristics can greatly reduce the risk of cross-infection." HFSECURITY exhibition director Sinena said in the sharing. At present, the technology has passed the international CE and FCC certifications and has been successfully applied to presidential election projects in many African countries.
Another product that has attracted much attention is the Biometric Kit biometric recognition kit. The kit integrates four technical modules of fingerprint, face, iris and palm vein recognition, and supports customers to freely combine according to specific needs. For example, in the SIM card registration scenario, operators can choose "fingerprint + face" two-factor verification; in the social security identity authentication scenario, the high-security combination of "palm vein + iris" can be enabled.
"The diversity of the African market requires that the technical solution must be highly adaptable." Mike, head of HFSECURITY's Africa region, said, "The modular design of the Biometric Kit greatly reduces the deployment cost, and at the same time, it achieves cross-regional data synchronization through the cloud management system, which is particularly suitable for multi-country identity authentication projects in Africa."
HFSECURITY's technical strength has previously been featured in CCTV's "News Network", and its smart door lock products have been designated as the exclusive brand for the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. At present, the company has established a sales network in 195 countries around the world, with a branch in Pakistan and offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Colombia. At the ID4Africa exhibition, HFSECURITY further strengthened its strategic layout of "technology output + localized services".
At the exhibition, a representative of a telecom operator in Kenya said after experiencing TR109: "We are looking for solutions that can meet regulatory requirements and improve user experience. HFSECURITY's technology fully meets this demand."
"Africa is an important fulcrum of our globalization strategy. As Africa's digitalization process accelerates, the demand for identity authentication technology has exploded. HFSECURITY revealed that in the future, it will launch an offline version of biometric terminals with "solar power supply + 4G networking" for the African market to solve the pain points of insufficient power and network coverage in remote areas. At the same time, the company plans to set up a research and development center in South Africa and cooperate with local universities to carry out localized research on biometric databases." HFSECURITY CEO Mike said, "We will take ID4Africa as a starting point, continue to invest in research and development, and work with African partners to build a safe, efficient and inclusive identity authentication system."
The ID4Africa exhibition will last until May 22. The HFSECURITY booth is located in Hall 3/B15, providing technical demonstrations, customized solutions consultation and business negotiation services on site. With the advancement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), HFSECURITY's technological innovation may become a key force in promoting the development of the regional digital economy.