Iris recognition is already beginning to penetrate the public sphere and has recently been adopted in smart-phones, national ID systems, and border control. This paper outlines iris recognition technology in general and introduces the key elements of NEC's iris recognition technology - in particular, fusion matching technology which is playing a pivotal role in taking the precision of iris recognition to the next level. We will also review the results of the iris recognition evaluations conducted by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which demonstrate unequivocally the superior precision of our technology. Finally, we will examine the latest trends in iris recognition technology. © 2019 NEC Mediaproducts. All rights reserved.