Signicat and WSO2 have partnered to deliver integrated digital identity solutions across Europe as the region moves toward a unified digital identity framework. The strategic partnership allows Signicat’s platform to be used with WSO2’s Identity Server, providing a single solution for businesses requiring authentication of their customers. The integrated offering aims to assist organisations in managing complex regional compliance and security challenges, which is a key priority for high-trust sectors such as insurance and financial services. As the digital banking and e-commerce sectors expand, the collaboration addresses the growing demand for secure authentication methods. According to Signicat’s ‘Battle to Onboard’ report, 68 per cent of European consumers have abandoned a financial application due to overly complex processes. The partnership allows WSO2 customers access to Signicat’s platform, which includes 35 European electronic ID (eID) schemes. The platform also provides future-proofing for the advent of the EU Digital Identity Wallet. James Brodhurst, partnerships manager at Signicat, says: “Authentication for pan-European businesses shouldn't mean building a new identity strategy for every country. That approach not only slows down growth but can create dangerous gaps in security.” Brodhurst adds: “The digital economy is built on trust. By adding our network of European IDs to WSO2's powerful platform, we are making that trust easy to create. We are giving businesses one simple, secure way to operate and grow across borders.” Geethika Cooray, vice president and general manager of identity and access management at WSO2, says: “The challenge for most development teams isn't building the core application; it's managing the complex integrations required to operate across different markets, especially in the identity space.” The partnership targets joint prospects in several European locations. The solution will be a central topic of discussion at the upcoming Incyber forum in Lille, France. Based in Norway, Signicat was acquired by private equity investor Nordic Capital in 2019. The company serves customers in 45 countries across sectors including insurance, telecommunications and the public sector.
