Facephi’s AI engine powers Hancom AUTH, showcased this week in Tokyo as the partnership’s Japan footprint continues to grow
Facephi’s Technology Takes Center Stage at Japan IT Week Spring 2026 Through Hancom The Spanish identity verification leader’s AI engine powers Hancom AUTH, showcased this week in Tokyo as the partnership’s Japan footprint continues to grow.
Facephi, the Spanish-listed global leader in digital identity verification and fraud prevention, is reinforcing its presence in the Japanese market as exclusive APAC partner Hancom presents Hancom AUTH at Japan IT Week Spring 2026, taking place this week in Tokyo.
Hancom AUTH, the remote identity verification and biometric facial authentication solution powered by Facephi’s AI engine, is being demonstrated to Japanese enterprises and public-sector organisations attending the event. The solution features iBeta Level 2-compliant passive liveness detection, real-time deepfake resistance and secure eKYC capabilities designed to meet Japan’s stringent regulatory and security standards.
The exhibition follows the key milestone announced in February 2026, through which Hancom established its initial foothold in the Japanese market with its first local customer, Cyberlinks. Cyberlinks (TSE: 3683) has adopted Hancom AUTH for remote identity verification and facial authentication, and the two companies also plan to jointly develop an eKYC biometric solution.
To further accelerate its expansion in the Japanese market, Hancom is also strengthening its collaborations with key local partners.
Hancom has signed MOUs with Cyberlinks and Sun Digital System to jointly drive biometric authentication and identity verification initiatives targeting the financial and enterprise sectors in Japan. In addition, Hancom has has signed a MOU with Money Partners Solutions to collaborate on digital trust solutions, including membership management and onboarding systems.
Cyberlinks, as a provider of Japan’s My Number Card (JPKI) platform, delivers SaaS-based services across public, retail, and trust domains. Money Partners Solutions operates across various fintech areas, including e-wallets, payments, and security services. Sun Digital System, leveraging its expertise in surveillance cameras and video analytics, provides solutions for personal data identification and behavioral analysis, expanding its presence in the video security market.
Through these collaborations, the companies aim to jointly drive the development and deployment of diverse biometric authentication-based services in the Japanese market.
“Seeing Hancom AUTH on the floor in Tokyo validates both the strength of our partnership and the scalability of our platform in one of the world’s most demanding digital identity markets,” said Javier Mira, CEO of Facephi.
According to AInvest, based on market data from Japan, the AI market is projected to reach $41.19 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 26.30%, representing a significant commercial opportunity for Facephi’s technology across financial services, government, and enterprise sectors.