Biometrics
StoneLock Announces Launch of Contactless and Privacy Hardened Biometric Access Control Reader Technology
StoneLock announced the official product launch of the StoneLock GO biometric reader, a next-generation biometric reader redefining security and authentication of users for physical access control. It is now available for purchase by enterprises of all sizes. Launching at a pivotal time for access control in light of a growing demand for contactless and privacy-grounded technology, the StoneLock GO is intentionally designed with proprietary, ?faceless? recognition technology to protect users by safeguarding their privacy.
Invixium and SIASA Announce Distribution Partnership for Mexico
Invixium and SIASA jointly announce an exclusive partnership to distribute Invixium?s range of biometric products to SIASA?s customers in Mexico. Invixium announced a range of new product and software solutions as a direct response to the pandemic as businesses within and outside of Mexico must adapt to COVID-19. Further, IXM TOUCH 2 is now touchless: a field upgrade can be purchased for existing devices to enable face recognition.
SAFR from RealNetworks Awarded $1.9M in Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Contracts from the USAF
SAFR announced it has been awarded two Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contracts of approximately $950k each or $1.9M in total from AFWERX. These contracts provide funding to adapt the SAFR platform for use by the Air Force for perimeter security and secure access. Once developed for the USAF, the SBIR/STTR program allows for any other federal agency to award a sole-source contract for technology developed under the program. SAFR will be enhanced to integrate real-time facial recognition across a range of fixed and mobile device embedded cameras
Acuant Integrates iProov Patented Biometric Authentication Into Its Trusted Identity Platform
iProov announced that Acuant has integrated iProov into its platform to provide robust online face authentication services. Acuant, which provides identity verification services to all industries, selected iProov?s patented Flashmark technology to deliver the highest level of trust during the online authentication of a remote individual for customer onboarding, customer authentication, age verification, fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.
ISS ?Safe Return to Work? Solution Trifecta Addresses Organizations? Most Challenging Issues
ISS offers a trifecta of solutions as part of its ?Plan for a Safe Return to Work? initiative. Built to seamlessly operate on the ISS SecurOS platform, the solutions include: FaceX Facial Recognition for touchless access control credentialing and authentication; FaceX Temperature Detection to automatically measure individuals? body surface temperature; and FaceX Mask Detection to automatically detect the presence or absence of face masks which are increasingly required for admission into various facilities.
HID Global Expands Biometric Identity Verification to Police Forces and Military Installations Around the Globe
HID Global announced the expansion of its biometrics identification management solutions to police departments and military installations around the globe. A large police force that covers a major capital city in Europe is using its HID NOMAD 30 Pocket Reader for rapid suspect identification in the field. The solution?s SDK is now available for iOS devices. This extends Bring-Your-Own-Device benefits to a wider scope of clients who seek a truly flexible and mobile single-fingerprint verification solution.
Iris ID Partners with Securiport Poviding Contactless Biometric Authentication
Iris ID announced it has entered into an agreement to provide its contactless IrisAccess biometric readers to Securiport. Securiport?s automated kiosks and gates authenticate people?s identities at airports, seaports, border crossings and other critical locations. Dr. Enrique Segura, chief executive officer and president, Securiport, said the addition of Iris ID?s biometric technology to Securiport stations enhances the convenience and safety of travelers.
Invixium and CQR Security Ltd Announce Distribution Partnership for United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
Invixium and CQR Security jointly announce an exclusive distribution partnership for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. As a highly respected global player in the intrusion prevention and access control markets, CQR brings nearly 40 years of trusted industry experience as a manufacturer and distributor of high quality security and access control products to over 60 countries worldwide. Invixium recently announced an upgrade for its flagship product IXM TITAN.
Johnson Controls introduces Innometriks Cheetah SE Bio High Assurance Smart Card Reader
Johnson Controls is introducing the Innometriks Cheetah SE Bio High Assurance Smart Card Reader with fingerprint biometric matching. The card reader?s advanced system and seamless architecture allow for efficient integration with a range of physical access control systems with its secure and open-based OSDP protocol. With this update, enrollments are captured and stored in a central database and matched via OSDP or stored directly on a smartcard,
iProov to Provide Biometric Technology to Challenger Bank KNAB part of AEGON
iProov announced that its technology is to be deployed by Dutch challenger bank Knab for its nearly 500,000 customers. Knab customers can now effortlessly authenticate themselves for a growing range of sensitive transactions using iProov?s patented Flashmark technology. The partnership with the online-only bank, which is owned by multinational life insurance, pensions and asset management firm AEGON, sees iProov collaborate with a challenger bank for the first time.
Fine Hygienic Holding Deploys Invixium Solution as Part of its Digital Transformation Initiative
Invixium has been contracted by Fine Hygienic Holding to deploy IXM TITAN devices and integrate Invixium?s workforce management solution with FHH?s Oracle HR cloud as part of its corporate digital transformation initiative. usinesses like FHH that have many operating locations require a workforce management solution where data from all facilities is readily available. Invixium?s IXM WEB is a web-based, cloud-ready biometric access control.
Los Angeles County Sheriff?s Department to Deploy Iris ID Technology
Iris ID will provide its biometric recognition technology to the County of Los Angeles to make its prisoner release process safer, more accurate and efficient. Iris ID?s OU7S-AK camera module will be part of 163 Livescan stations in 114 law enforcement locations throughout the county. The new criminal booking solution will bring iris-based identity authentication capabilities to a system that previously relied on fingerprints and photos to enroll and identify individuals arrested.
iProov to Provide Contactless Travel Entry for Eurostar as Part of Railway Innovation Initiative
iProov announced that its technology will be used to improve the speed and safety of train travel. Rail passengers using Eurostar services will be the first to take advantage of a facial biometric corridor to enable contactless journeys. The walk-through system will allow customers to complete ticket checks and border exit processes at St Pancras International station without needing to come into contact with people or hardware.
Suprema Access Control and Workforce Management Access Solutions Address Post-Pandemic World Challenges
Suprema is refocusing its efforts to offer fully integrated access control solutions for physical security and time and attendance applications in the post-pandemic world. Suprema is offering reliabile and cost-efficient, comprehensive end-to-end access control and workforce management system capabilities employing various touchless credentialing solutions such as facial recognition, RFID, and remote and contactless mobile devices.
Corsight Launches Global Operations with Advanced Facial Recognition Solutions
Corsight AI announces the launch of global operations to provide autonomous AI software solutions for professional security and business intelligence applications. At the helm of the new venture are industry veterans Gadi Piran, Mulli Diamant and Yoav Millet. Corsight offers advanced facial recognition solutions with autonomous AI technology built on neural network technology that emerged from research at the world renowned Technion ? Israel Institute of Technology.
iProov Now Providing Facial Authentication for NHS Login Across Android and iOS
iProov announced that its technology has been deployed to verify users signing up to NHS login across Android and iOS. Following an initial launch on Android, iProov?s technology is now available on the iOS version of the NHS App. This enables users in England to create their NHS login remotely, securely and conveniently at a time when they need it most, removing the need for manual and in-person verifications.
HID Global Introduces Solution for Emergency Badging Amid Today?s Global Health Crisis
Organizations today are facing an urgent need to rapidly onboard hundreds of key employees, such as medical, nursing and other staff members, on a daily basis across multiple facilities. HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has introduced an emergency badging solution to help manage the secure issuance and administration of staff badges and access control credentials as they navigate the current health crisis.
Neurotechnology’s Proprietary Fingerprint Recognition Algorithm Tops Test at FVC-onGoing
Neurotechnology announced that the company?s proprietary fingerprint recognition algorithm achieved the highest accuracy in the latest FVC-onGoing fingerprint verification results. The fingerprint extractor and matcher, which are included in Neurotechnology’s MegaMatcher SDK, were ranked as the most accurate for both FV-STD-1.0 and FV-HARD-1.0 benchmarks.
Invixium Establishes New Benchmarks in Touchless Biometrics
Invixium has accelerated the development and availability of two new touchless biometric solutions in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. First is the enhancement of the company?s leading TITAN touchless biometrics device with a turnkey fever detection solution that notifies administrators when an individual seeking access to a facility or worksite has a high temperature. The second is the migration of Invixium?s TOUCH 2 biometric device to full touchless operation.
Alcatraz and Boon Edam Integration Delivers Touchless Access Control With Facial Recognition for Mantrap Portals Circlelock Units
Alcatraz, developer of secure frictionless access control products, and Boon Edam a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors have announced an integration that delivers touchless access control with facial recognition for mantrap portal circle lock units, and similar entrance solutions used in a variety of industries. The Alcatraz Rock delivers a frictionless and secure physical access control platform.