"The shift to a more digital world requires real solutions to secure every transaction and instill trust in every interaction," said Ajay Bhalla, president of cyber and intelligence solutions at Mastercard. "With the addition of Ekata, we will advance our identity capabilities and create a safer, seamless way for consumers to prove who they say they are in the new digital economy."

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