Hitachi Vantara Federal has joined the International Biometrics + Identity Association as a member in the technology and solutions providers category as part of its efforts to help advance the secure deployment and use of biometrics and identity management technologies across the public and private sectors. "Our journey in this field has been driven by a relentless pursuit of ethical innovation. Joining IBIA amplifies our commitment to shaping a future where security and integrity are paramount in every interaction and we’re looking forward to what we'll accomplish together," Gary Hix, chief technology officer at Hitachi Vantara Federal, said in a statement published Wednesday.