“Unique strength in biometrics is a standout differentiation factor”: Morpho ranks among Top 3 in “Payment Banking Card Technology” analysis

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Morpho has reached the Top 3 in ABI Research’s competitive assessment “Payment Banking Card Technology.” The analysis by the renowned international market intelligence company recognized Morpho’s ability to serve localized markets and decisively position itself for new opportunities in emerging markets. Scoring 82 out of 100 points, Morpho earned top marks, particularly in the field of innovation.

Phil Sealy, Senior Analyst at ABI Research, highlights Morpho's unique expertise in biometrics: "Morpho's strength in biometrics is a standout differentiation factor, enabling it to leverage its expertise to provide additional authentication measures to improve and reinforce security around mobile and e-banking registration. Morpho stands in a strong position to leverage its biometric expertise and product line to enhance authentication security. Morpho assists banks in ensuring security and building user trust in an ever more digital and mobile world through biometric identification and strong authentication platforms, from Know Your Customer (KYC, or registration) to routine transactions and contracting. Morpho's products and solutions support banks to verify customer identity with their biometrics in order to provide access to sensitive resources or services and prevent identity theft and fraud."

Arnaud Jullien, Vice President Payment Cards & Services at Morpho: "We are proud to be recognized as being part of the top 3 players in payment card technology by ABI research. This confirms that we are extremely well positioned to support our customers with a complete and innovative portfolio of solutions to make life safer and easier in an increasingly digital and connected world."

The vendor matrix analysis by ABI examines and compares the major smart card vendors in the categories of implementation (global penetration/reach, breadth of products and services offered, partnership strengths, market share, EMV) and innovation (contactless card readiness and penetration, NFC development, multi-application capabilities, mobile strategy/readiness, differentiation factors).