On Finovate.com

• Biometrics Tech Firm ID R&D Receives $5.7m Funding.

• Bento for Business Hires on Two C-Level Appointees.

Around the web

• Gusto opens office in New York City.

• PayActiv adds Dan Quan to advisory board.

• Citrix Analytics and Ping Identity partner to enable contextual access.

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