IriTech’s IriAegis-BK Successfully Delivers 2,000 Units for Madagascar National ID Project

High-Speed Dual-Eye Iris Recognition Powers Madagascar’s National ID Program

Antananarivo, Madagascar – September 2025 – IriTech, Inc., a global leader in iris recognition technology, has successfully delivered 2,000 IriAegis-BK ultra-compact auto-capture iris scanners to support Madagascar’s National Digital ID program. This project leverages IriTech’s dual-eye iris recognition technology, capable of capturing both eyes in under two seconds, dramatically increasing the efficiency of large-scale biometric enrollment across the country.

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Madagascar

The Madagascar National ID program is one of Africa’s most ambitious digital identity initiatives, aiming to provide secure and inclusive identification for its citizens. The IriAegis-BK plays a central role, enabling:

• Dual-eye iris capture in under 2 seconds – improving enrollment throughput by up to 5x compared to conventional systems

• Plug-and-play deployment – fast and simple installation at enrollment sites

• IP65-rated durability – reliable operation in Madagascar’s tropical climate

This technology significantly reduces waiting times at citizen enrollment centers, enabling the registration of thousands of citizens per day and accelerating the nation’s digital transformation goals.

IriAegis-BK: Next-Generation Iris Scanner for Mass Enrollment

The IriAegis-BK is an ultra-compact auto-capture iris scanner optimized for national ID and eKYC projects requiring speed, accuracy, and durability.

Core Technical Features:

• High-Speed Dual-Eye Recognition: Captures both eyes simultaneously in under 2 seconds

• Forehead-Contact Binocular Design: Simple, intuitive, and user-friendly operation

• Auto-Capture System: Automatically ensures optimal image quality without manual adjustment

• Positioning LEDs: Achieves more than 99% capture success rate

• IP65 Durability: Dust- and moisture-resistant for stable performance in tropical environments

• Plug-and-Play Setup: Enables immediate use with no complex configuration required

Proven Global Biometric Technology

The IriAegis-BK inherits the proven algorithms of the IriShield™ Series, trusted by governments and organizations worldwide:

• Philippines – 88 million digital national IDs issued

• India UIDAI – large-scale biometric programs

• United States FBI/SOCOM – security and defense systems

• UNHCR – global refugee identity verification programs

• Colombia Police Department & China Coal & Mining – operational deployments

This proven track record ensures that Madagascar benefits from world-class biometric identity assurance.

Economic & Operational Impact

The IriAegis-BK is not only technologically advanced but also cost-efficient, enabling governments to scale up their enrollment operations without excessive costs.

• 5x Throughput Increase: Process more enrollments in less time

• Lower Labor Costs: Automated capture reduces the need for skilled operators

• Reduced Maintenance Costs: Robust design lowers failure rates

• Scalability: Supports rapid rollout of new enrollment centers nationwide

Leading the Digital ID Market in Africa

The successful deployment in Madagascar marks a major milestone in IriTech’s expansion across Africa’s digital identity market. With its high-speed iris recognition technology and mass-enrollment optimization, the IriAegis-BK is expected to become a benchmark solution for future government digital ID projects across the continent.

IriTech continues to drive secure digital transformation, delivering trusted biometric solutions for governments worldwide.

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About IriTech

IriTech, Inc. is a U.S. corporation founded in March, 2000 headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia with regional offices in Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Russia, India, has grown to be the world leader in human identification by iris recognition technology.

IriTech’s unique and patented iris recognition algorithm is the foundation of highly acclaimed, world-leading technology that contributes to the security and safety of humankind. With more than 25 years in the industry, IriTech’s iris solutions have been trusted by many large-scale governments, NGO and commercial projects. We aim to provide cost-effective yet powerful solutions for system integrators in myriads of applications including national ID, border control, law enforcement, healthcare, education, finance and mobile.

We were top ranked by the US government’s NIST for accuracy, interoperability and enrollment. Our iris recognition technology has also achieved international (ISO) Standards, US (ANSI) and RTIC Standard. Furthermore, we are THE 1ST company to offer iris recognition under direct sunlight, which helps to reduce reflections in the eye.