Passwordless biometrics move to Microsoft
authID and Formula5 announced a partnership to deliver passwordless biometric checks integrated with Microsoft environments for remote onboarding and help‑desk verification—aiming to cut credential theft and support higher‑trust access flows. The move signals growing passwordless options that plug into existing enterprise stacks. (stocktitan.net)
authID (Nasdaq: AUID) filed the partnership announcement on April 2, 2026, in a GlobeNewswire-backed release distributed to financial news outlets. (financialcontent.com)) Formula5 will act as a reseller and implementation partner to embed authID’s biometric verification into Microsoft identity stacks, specifically citing integration with Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Verified ID. (compuserve.com)) Formula5 holds advanced Microsoft partner status and promotes itself as an accredited Microsoft Entra Verified ID implementer, positioning the consultancy to deploy verifiable-credential workflows. (formula5.com)) authID launched its Identity Exchange (IDX) platform on July 31, 2025, aiming to deliver biometric-bound, passwordless credentials that enterprises can plug into existing identity providers. (investing.com)) authID previously announced a partnership to bring its Proof biometric verification into Microsoft Entra with MajorKey Technologies, highlighting built-in liveness checks designed to counter deepfakes and synthetic fraud. (biometricupdate.com)) Microsoft documents four primary passwordless options in Entra ID, and authID’s public materials advertise liveness detection plus a “no-biometric storage” option as part of its deployment choices. (appdeploynews.com))
