98% of Firms Seek Biometric Orchestration Amid AI Fraud Surge — Aware, Inc.

Event summary

98% of organizations express interest in biometric orchestration platforms to manage fragmented identity systems.
Nearly half (47%) experienced AI-driven fraud in the past year, with deepfakes and synthetic identities as top threats.
Organizations average three biometric vendors, creating integration challenges that orchestration aims to solve.
Over 60% use biometrics specifically for identity-related fraud prevention.

The big picture

As AI-driven fraud becomes mainstream, organizations are scrambling to integrate biometric solutions across fragmented systems. The demand for orchestration platforms reflects a broader shift toward centralized identity management in sectors like finance and healthcare, where fraud prevention directly impacts revenue and reputation. Aware's findings highlight the tension between rapid adoption of biometrics and the operational complexity that follows.

What we're watching

Execution Gap: Whether organizations can operationalize AI-driven defenses fast enough to counter evolving threats.
Vendor Consolidation: The pace at which biometric orchestration platforms reduce reliance on multiple vendors.
Regulatory Pressure: How governments may mandate stricter identity verification standards amid rising fraud.