New Gartner Hype Cycle for Digital Identity, 2026 describes a landscape being reshaped by AI agents and evolving threats. Persona 2026 milestones include: Launch of Candidate Verification with integrations for Ashby, Greenhouse, and Workday; Launch of Relay double-blind verification that confirms specific claims, like whether someone is over 18 or a real human, without sharing identity data with the requesting organization; More than tripled integration library to 90+, including new connections to Microsoft Entra and Zoom; Expanded global digital ID support to include Germany and France EUDI Wallets, Singapore Singpass, Korea Credit Bureau digital ID, and Australia ConnectID; Launch of native AI agents that triage, review, and deliver recommendations on incoming cases based on past decisions to cut manual review time; Achievment of FedRAMP Moderate Authorization through the 20x Phase 2 pilot, a new process for continuous security validation. Persona was one of 13 cloud service providers selected for the pilot. Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260803744596/en/Persona-Named-a-Leader-in-the-2026-Gartner-Magic-Quadrant-for-Identity-Verification