Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

According to this article, "the global digital identity market will reach $80B by 2030 as regulation, interoperability, and hybrid identity strategies accelerate adoption." The dollar figure doesn't interest me, but the oncoming widespread adoption of digital identity everywhere is of significant importance to everyone, including especially educational institutions and learning providers. "For enterprises, the takeaway is clear: as governments build the infrastructure for trusted digital credentials, the private sector will need to align security and identity strategies. Businesses should turn compliance into an opportunity by simplifying authentication, improving customer experience, and preparing for a more connected digital economy." The full report is behind a paywall but you don't really need it. 

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