VICTORIA, BC – August 21, 2024 – Today, Certn, a global leader in background checks and identity verification, announced a rebrand of its European subsidiary Credence Background Screening. In 2022, Certn acquired Credence Background Screening. Effective today, Credence will adopt the Certn name to signal clients can leverage even more of Certn’s technology to reach new levels of speed and efficiency.
Sarah Miller Wright, President at Certn: “We’re combining nearly four decades of screening expertise to deliver a customer experience that’s even faster and more flexible through a single global platform. Miller Wright added, “This change reflects the breadth of all we do and the future we’re building.”
Chris Ellison, Head of Sales and Marketing at Certn: “The rebrand has two goals: change the way users around the world understand, see, and know Certn and change the way the industry thinks about screening and building trust. We’re not only merging our capabilities but also setting our sights on the broader 16 trillion dollar digital wallet industry1.”
The Certn name is rooted in the company’s commitment to building trust. At the centre of the hexagon logo, which represents Certn’s secure technology, sits a heart to symbolize that people and clients are at the core. The mark is mathematically crafted to reflect the precision of the work. The new branding launches today following this release.
Following a round of Series B funding led by Export Development Canada, Certn has expanded its service offering with new global products such as social media screening, an applicant portal, and self-serve features for greater efficiency. In 2022 Certn acquired InterCheck Australia and in 2023 it acquired Trustmatic.
- Digital Wallets: Platform Analysis, Key Trends & Market Forecasts 2023-2028. Source: Juniper Research October 2023.
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