IDEX Biometrics is partnering with Goldpac Group to launch dual-interface biometric smart cards to customers in China and beyond. Stan Swearingen, CEO of IDEX Biometrics comments: "It's beyond doubt that the market for biometric cards will ramp significantly in 2019. During the second half of 2018 a vast range of card integrators have geared up their efforts to commercialise biometric cards which will provide simple, secure and personal authentication for all. We see especially strong pull in China, and we are extremely pleased to be working with a market leader such as Goldpac." Mr WU Siqiang, COO at Goldpac adds: "Smart cards are the preferred means of authentication for billions of people. It's very exciting that the next generation of smart card is upon us. We consistently pursue innovative technologies into our payment products and strive to make them a more secure and convenient means of payment. We are pleased to be partnered with IDEX, the leading provider of fingerprint identification and authentication solutions and we are looking forward to deploying biometric smart cards in 2019."