Biometrics
Vanderbilt Adds Third-party Biometric Readers to Ever-expanding Portfolio
Vanderbilt announced the addition of three ZKTeco Biometric readers into its access control portfolio. The latest addition to the ever-growing access control portfolio comes off the back of the launch of the company?s Bluetooth Low Energy readers, plus the inclusion of Akuvox?s IP Door Entry Phones into their collection of products. As with the BLE readers, the Biometric readers integrate with Vanderbilt?s access control ACT Enterprise software, version 2.10 or later.
Unisys Announces Stealth(identity) SaaS
Unisys Corporation announced the availability of Unisys Stealth(identity)? SaaS. The new offering brings the biometric identity proofing and authentication capabilities of Stealth(identity) to both large and small enterprises by leveraging the agility, ease of deployment and cost-effectiveness of Microsoft Azure. With the release of the new SaaS version of Stealth(identity), Unisys is leveraging its more than 20 years of experience in delivering large-scale biometric solutions.
Invixium Signs Distribution Agreement with ZMR in Saudi Arabia
Invixium announces a joint distribution partnership with ZMR ? Zone of Multi Resources. With this new agreement, ZMR now offers Invixium?s full line of advanced biometric solutions to system installers and integrators servicing SMBs, corporations, educational institutes, healthcare providers and governmental organizations throughout the region. Invixium?s IP-enabled biometric solutions feature the latest in cutting-edge technology and are IP65 and IK08 rated.
HID Global Helps Add the Security and Convenience of Fingerprint Biometric Authentication to the BigWise Stellar POS
HID Global has enabled BigWise to bring the security and convenience of biometrics to its retail and restaurant customers. BigWise went from concept to a pilot of its new biometric-enabled Stellar POS platform at a major customer within 30 days using the HID DigitalPersona? Fingerprint Biometric solution. Taking advantage of DigitalPersona?s intuitive biometric software development tools, BigWise added fingerprint biometrics to their POS offering in a matter of weeks.
NEXT Biometrics Expands Access Control Product Range
NEXT Biometrics is launching two new products for the access control market. One-Touch Access 110 and 115 have been specifically designed for integration into time and attendance terminals, access control readers, door locks and other devices aimed at securing physical access as well as improving device-level security. The thin form factor of the modules allows for easy incorporation into a broad range of applications and devices. Seamless hardware integration is also supported through a biometric subsystem.
Invixium Launches its Full Range of Biometric Solutions in South Africa
Invixium marked its official launch into South Africa with an exclusive private event in Johannesburg on September 18th, 2019. Hosted in collaboration with their distribution partner Pyro-Tech, the event was held at the Sandton Sun hotel, Johannesburg. The audience comprised of top Access Control Panel Manufacturers, local system integrators and security consultants, who were enlightened on the Invixium product offerings.
Dahua Smart Transportation Solutions to Bring More Secured and Efficient Transportation System
In a world busier than ever, it?s not exaggerating to say that our lives and businesses cannot afford even an hour?s delay of transportation, yet its safety and efficient operation are constantly exposed to all sorts of incidents. Dahua Technology has been working for years to provide comprehensive smart transportation solutions that guarantee users with more security, more efficiency and more profit.
Digital Bazaar and SecureKey Join Forces to Develop Global Standards for Organizational Identity
Digital Bazaar and SecureKey Technologies recently announced a strategic collaboration to leverage new digital identity standards intended to enhance existing paper-based identity verification processes. Both companies join a growing web of technology providers?including GS1 US and TradeLens?that are working together to improve data sharing and collaboration through blockchain-based approaches.
Professor Allyson MacVean to Address ?Ethics and Facial Recognition Technology? at Global MSC Security Conference 2019
Global MSC Security announced that Professor of Policing and Criminology at Bath Spa University will present ?Ethics and Facial Recognition Technology: A potent cocktail for success or disaster?? at the 21st Global MSC Security Conference and Exhibition. Professor Allyson MacVean joins a speaker programme that includes the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Tony Porter MSyl.
Introducing a Next-generation ATM with face recognition and QR code reader
Seven Bank, Ltd. and NEC Corporation hereby announce the development of a next-generation ATM, which has a facial recognition engine with the world’s No.1 certification accuracy. The ATM is to be installed and to replace old machines from this September. In recent years, technological innovations such as FinTech have led to the creation of new financial services.
HID Global Exhibits New Trusted Identity Solutions at GSX 2019
HID Global exhibits a host of new products, including biometrics at the door and new integrations at GSX 2019 HID booth. As a sponsor member of the recently launched FiRa? Consortium, HID Global will feature a demonstration of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. The company will also showcase its award-winning HID Mobile Access solution and Seos credential technology.
Iris ID Integrates with LEAF Access Cards and DESFire EV2 Increasing Interoperability for End Users
Iris ID announced its IrisAcess? biometric platform now integrates with LEAF access cards containing MiFare DESFire EV1 and EV2 technologies. Iris ID has joined the LEAF ecosystem, and IrisAccess iCAM 7S series products are now interoperable with all certified LEAF Si and LEAF Cc credentials. The integration enables two-factor authentication for enterprise organizations requiring the highest levels of security.
Invixium and Pyro-Tech Announce Distribution Partnership in South Africa
Invixium and Pyro-Tech Security Suppliers jointly announced a new distribution partnership. Under this partnership, Pyro-Tech will now offer Invixium?s full line of advanced biometric solutions to resellers throughout South Africa. Invixium products provide secure access control and convenient time and attendance tracking of employees. Known for exquisite design and high-quality construction, Invixium?s IP-enabled biometric solutions feature the latest in cutting-edge technology.
Suprema Introduces Latest Access Control and Biometric Solutions at Security Exhibition & Conference 2019 in Australia
Suprema introduces the company’s latest range of biometric security solutions at Security Exhibition & Conference 2019 in Sydney, Australia. At the show, Suprema will showcase FaceLite, its latest facial recognition terminal, 2nd generation fingerprint IP readers and enterprise access control solutions. Launched at ISC West in April this year, Suprema extends introduction of the FaceLite in Australia. The FaceLite provides the world’s best facial recognition performance in terms of matching speed.
NEC Provides Facial Recognition System for Admission Control at EU Summit
NEC Corporation and its Romanian Branch office announced the provision of a facial recognition system for admission control at the EU Summit held in Sibiu, Romania on May 2019. From January to June 2019, Romania held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time, during which time the country was dedicated to strengthening security measures at important domestic events. NEC was selected by the Romanian Protection and Guard Service to provide NeoFace.
SkyBiometry Updates Cloud-Based Face Detection and Recognition API
SkyBiometry announced the release of the new version of its face detection and recognition algorithm. Significant enhancements make the algorithm much more accurate and allow for a wider range of facial attributes in the detection process. The latest face detection algorithm locates many more faces in varied and difficult conditions. The new version’s face recognition accuracy is five times higher when set at a low False Acceptance Rate.
FLIR Launches Brickstream People Counting Sensor with Employee Filtering Solution
FLIR Systems announced the latest generation of the FLIR Brickstream 3D Gen 2 people counting sensor. This new version includes a unique employee filtering feature designed to provide retail and shopping businesses with more accurate customer traffic data and sales conversion metrics. The employee filtering feature uses a combination of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and employee-worn tags to automatically identify and remove staff from customer counts.
NEC to Provide Customs Procedure System With Face Recognition for Six Major Airports in Japan
NEC Corporation has announced an order from Japan Customs, under the Ministry of Finance, for an electronic customs procedure system utilizing face recognition to be installed at the customs inspection areas of six major airports in Japan: New Chitose Airport, Narita International Airport, Haneda Airport, Chubu International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Fukuoka Airport. This electronic customs procedure system utilizes NEC’s face recognition technology.
Panasonic Facial Recognition Improves Fan Safety at Danish Football Stadium
Danish Superliga football club Br?ndby IF?s stadium is the first in Denmark to utilize facial recognition technology, provided by Panasonic, to ensure a safer stadium experience and alleviate the strain placed on staff during high profile matches. The system is being deployed to automate the process of identifying blacklisted persons and prevent them from entering the stadium, a task which was previously undertaken manually by security personnel.
Canada – Netherlands Biometric Program Will Facilitate Paperless Cross-border Travel
Vision-Box and partners have signed an agreement to officially launch the “Known Traveler Digital Identity” service, which will facilitate paperless border clearance between Canada and The Netherlands. The program will allow travelers flying between the two countries to enjoy a seamless journey, whereby a simple face scan will be enough to identify the passengers boarding a plane at departure, and to clear immigration on arrival.