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Updates on identity infrastructure, KYC, and digital trust in Cameroon and Africa.

November 2026

HECID launches self-hosted identity verification platform

We are proud to announce the launch of HECID, a self-hosted identity verification platform built in Cameroon. The platform enables banks, telcos, and government agencies to verify customer identities without sending sensitive data to third-party cloud providers.

October 2026

Why self-hosted KYC matters for African financial institutions

Data sovereignty is not a luxury — it's a requirement. African financial institutions face unique challenges: data residency laws, unreliable connectivity, and the need for offline-capable verification. HECID addresses all three.

October 2026

Supporting the Cameroonian biometric ID card

HECID's MRZ reader supports the Cameroonian biometric national ID card, enabling digital onboarding for millions of citizens who previously had to visit a branch in person.