Digital Identity will change: Why eIDAS 2.0 matters
The rollout of eIDAS 2.0 in Europe and the Swiss E-ID (BGEID) framework represent a pivotal step in the evolution of secure, standardized digital identity systems. These fregulations and their associated technical framework are set to transform digital interactions across borders, ensuring trust and interoperability for governments, businesses, and individuals alike. However, the path forward is not without challenges, and the decisions made today will shape the future of digital identity for years to come.
Certain decisions regarding eIDAS 2.0’s technical implementation have already been made, setting the stage for further developments. Yet, as technology evolves and new needs emerge, flexibility and adaptability will be the keys to success.
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Making The Right Choices For eIDAS 2.0: Exploring Digital Identity Implementation Options
As organizations and governments prepare for the implementation of eIDAS 2.0 and Swiss E-ID, four potential strategies emerge:
- Wait and See: This option involves delaying action to observe developments and avoid early-stage risks. While it minimizes short-term investment, it can lead to missed opportunities and falling behind competitors who take a proactive approach.
- Hope for a Unified Global Standard: This option assumes that a single universal standard will emerge, eliminating the need for flexibility. However, given the diversity of use cases and regional requirements, this is highly unlikely and not a realistic path forward.
- Bet on a Single Technology: Choosing one technology to dominate might seem efficient, but it’s a risky strategy. Technological evolution often renders early systems obsolete, making this approach costly and inflexible in the long run.
- Start Now and Stay Flexible: By acting early while prioritizing flexibility and interoperability, organizations can position themselves as leaders in the market. This strategy allows them to adapt to emerging standards and technologies without sacrificing progress.
Why the Option “Start Now and Stay Flexible” is the Only Option
In the ever-evolving world of digital identity, waiting or relying on a single technology is too risky. Flexibility is the only way to future-proof investments and adapt to the diverse and dynamic needs of eIDAS 2.0. By starting now, organizations can establish leadership in the market, and avoid the pitfalls of late adoption.
This approach also allows governments and enterprises to support various protocols and technologies, aligning with the multi-stack future envisioned by eIDAS 2.0. Flexibility ensures long-term cost-efficiency, as systems can be updated to integrate new technologies without requiring complete overhauls.
Procivis One: Enabling Flexibility and Scalability in Digital Identity Systems
Procivis One provides customers with a stable and future-proof API, enabling them to implement their digital identity systems today while remaining adaptable to future developments. The solution is designed to seamlessly integrate all upcoming changes and additions to the tech stack, allowing organizations to focus on building their business processes without worrying about the underlying technical complexity. By acting now, organizations can establish a strong foundation that supports their immediate needs while ensuring long-term flexibility and scalability.
Procivis One offers the perfect foundation for implementing eIDAS 2.0 while staying adaptable to future developments. With its modular and interoperable architecture, it allows organizations to act now while remaining flexible.
How Procivis One Supports a Future-Proof Digital Identity Framework
- Flexible and Interoperable: Procivis One supports multiple protocol stacks, such as OpenID, mDL, and SD-JWT, enabling seamless integration with emerging technologies.
- Scalable Performance: Designed for millions of users and credentials, it delivers cost-efficient scalability without compromising on performance.
- Privacy by Design: Decentralized data storage and minimal disclosure ensure compliance with privacy regulations and protect user data.
- Enterprise-Ready: Procivis One is built to meet the needs of governments and enterprises, providing end-to-end functionality across issuers, holders, and verifiers.
- Deployable Anywhere: Whether in data centers, the cloud, or on IoT devices, Procivis One offers full deployment flexibility.
By choosing Procivis One, organizations can confidently adopt eIDAS 2.0 today while remaining ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
