Alcatraz AI to Unveil the Rock 3D Facial Authentication Platform That Provides Frictionless Access Control, Combats Tailgating at ISC West in Las Vegas
Alcatraz AI will unveil the new Alcatraz Rock 3D Facial Authentication Platform at ISC West. Developed by the same Apple engineers involved in the FaceID project, Alcatraz Rock brings secure facial authentication and AI to physical security with the intention to replace or augment access control badges in single-factor or dual-factor modes, in many cases eliminating the need for turnstiles and guards.
SAFR Appoints Eric Hess as Senior Director of Product Management
SAFR announced the appointment of Eric Hess as Senior Director of Product Management. Hess will lead the product strategy and will be responsible for expanding and accelerating the core SAFR application globally, with a particular emphasis on the public safety and gaming markets. Eric Hess is a well-known expert in the use of video analytics and facial recognition technologies for expedient resolution of criminal investigations.
Invixium Launches IXM WEB 2.1, an All-in-One Platform for Access Control and Workforce Management
The company announced that their new software release IXM WEB 2.1 is available from their website as an upgrade to existing customers with an Annual Support Contract. The ASC covers post-sales support from the Invixium Technical Services team for biometric products, software, IXM Customizations, various third-party products and integrations, as well as firmware and software updates that may include new features, enhancements and bug fixes.
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.
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.
NEC Partners with C-DAC to Deploy Automated Fingerprint Identification System for Kerala State Police in India
NEC Corporation announced that NEC Technologies India has partnered with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing to deploy its industry-leading automated fingerprint identification system for the Kerala State Police in India. The new AFIS will be used by the Kerala State Police to match unknown fingerprints against a central database of known fingerprints for criminal investigation. There are more than 600 police/enforcement facilities across the state.
Princeton Identity Introduces Outdoor iris Reader
Princeton Identity announced the new IOM Access200w iris recognition reader, an environmentally sealed and impact resistant model designed for use outdoors as part of the company?s IOM Access200 biometric identity product family. The IOM Access200w is the first outdoor solution of its kind, which when integrated with access control platforms, allows customers to unlock exterior building doors without removing gloves or reaching in pockets to find access cards.
Guy Grace To Be Recognized For Work Promoting Implementation Of Innovative Security Solutions
SIA has named Guy M. Grace, Jr., as the 2018 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Grace, who chairs the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), serves as director of security and emergency planning for Littleton Public Schools (LPS) in the Denver suburb of Littleton, Colorado. The award will be presented to Grace during SIA Honors Night on Wednesday, Nov. 14, in New York City.
Iris ID iCAM 7S Is Natively Integrated With Honeywell?s Pro-Watch Security Management Suite
Iris ID announced its IrisAccess™ iCAM 7S series enrollment and system management process is now fully integrated with the latest version of the Honeywell Pro-Watch security management suite. The Pro-Watch software is a connected building platform to help enterprises meet the most stringent compliance requirements while reaching total cost of ownership by increasing operator productivity with superior flexibility and scalability.
Real Time Networks Integrates Iris ID Solution Into Key And Asset Locker Management Systems
Iris ID announced its iCAM R100 solution now integrates with KeyTracer key management cabinets and AssetTracer Smart Lockers from Real Time Networks. The two management systems —using Iris ID?s biometric identity solution— will be showcased Sept. 25-27 at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Las Vegas. Real Time Networks? modular key management cabinets and electronic asset lockers employ custom modular designs to protect keys and other valuable assets used by law enforcement, utilities, manufacturing, government, correctional facilities, hospitality, gaming, and many other industries.
Why AI And Machine Learning Are Taking Over The Security Industry
Open up any tech publication and you’ll find new and innovative ways that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are permeating every aspect of our lives. This week alone, one company announced that it was battling fraud using AI and another is analyzing Twitter feeds to find romantic matches. So why are AI and machine learning getting so much buzz in security?
Iris ID Partners With Mentalix To Add Law Enforcement Identity Solution
Iris ID announced its iCAM R100 face and iris cameras will be integrated into Mentalix, Inc.?s Fed Submit suite of live scan solutions. Fed Submit, currently employed by civilian and law enforcement agencies across the county, provides users with intuitive, multi-modal booking and background check systems. Mentalix, headquartered in Dallas, is an industry leader in FBI-certified identification software. Iris ID?s IrisAccess™ iCAM R100 cameras will now be made available with Mentalix Fed Submit live scan stations, operating alongside standard fingerprint scanners so iris information may be shared with the FBI as part of its NGI (Next Generation Identification) program.
Johnson Controls Offers Dual Iris Capture With Iris ID IrisAccess iCAM 7S And C?CURE 9000
Johnson Controls introduces the Iris ID® IrisAccess® iCAM 7S Series multifactor biometric readers offering superior performance and easy integration with Software House?s C?CURE 9000 security and event management platform. The IrisAccess iCAM 7S Series readers are part of the new 5th generation IrisAccess platform, whose global, multi-market deployments number in the millions. Each reader has the database capability of 100,000 credentials with biometric data and a transaction log capacity of up to one million transactions per reader.
Northrop Grumman Wins $95 Million Contract From DHS
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $95 million contract by the Department of Homeland Security?s (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) to develop increments one and two of the Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) system. Northrop Grumman will serve as systems developer and integrator for this 42-month effort. HART is the organization?s next-generation recognition program, replacing the Automated Biometric Identity System (IDENT) built in the 1990s.
20 Most Promising Physical Security Technology Solution Providers – 2018
Physical security that was often a second thought weighing against information security, is entirely changing its pose today. With threats starting from people inside an organization to external entities, organizations across the globe struggle for managing their security posture day by day. To help CTOs, CIOs, and CEOs find the right Physical Security Technology solution provider, a distinguished selection panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, industry analysts, and CIOReview?s editorial board has selected a list of Physical Security Technology solution providers that exhibit innovative technologies and strategies.
2017 Physical Security Industry Influencer: Giorgio Bucci, President Arteco
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2017 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Giorgio Bucci, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arteco. We reached out to Giorgio to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market.
Visionary Technologist And Product Engineer Jim Trani Joins Stonelock As Chief Technology Officer
StoneLock, a global leader in designing and manufacturing biometrics solutions, announced Jim Trani as the company?s Chief Technology Officer. Bringing forty years of experience in research and development of engineering solutions, Jim will lead StoneLock?s continued technology growth in developing biometric applications for identity and credential management. As CTO, Jim will create the technology vision for StoneLock and translate that vision into new products, through his management of the engineering teams.
Arteco Focuses On Innovation, Vertical Market Solutions
Arteco, a global leader in the delivery of video event management solutions, will unveil advancements to its video event management portfolio at the upcoming ISC West conference. The Arteco video surveillance solutions portfolio delivers a wide variety of functionalities that help stakeholders gain new levels of awareness within their security and business infrastructures. The company has expanded its focus to provide customized systems that fit the requirements of specific vertical applications, such as retail, logistics, Smart City, critical infrastructure and campus. Enhancements include advanced storage options, bandwidth reduction for live and recorded video, support for ONVIF Audio Out, POS and marketing platforms.
ZKAccess Educates Attendees At Security.World’s San Diego Security Show 2017
ZKAccess CEO Larry Reed was a presenter at the Show, educating attendees on the security and convenience that biometric technology provides. “It was an honor to be invited as an expert speaker to review the evolution of access control, culminating in integrated biometric security solutions for various markets used in everyday applications,” Reed says. “Most tradeshows have only ‘static’ displays, but the San Diego show was a hand-on live experience of integrated security technologies,” he adds. Reed was also a guest on San Diego?s local news station KUSI, appearing in its weekly ?Tech Tuesday? segment. He demonstrated integrated face recognition access control technology with technology partner Delta Turnstiles.
2016 Physical Security Industry Influencer: Fernando Pires, CEO, Morse Watchmans
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2016 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry?s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to . We reached out to Tom to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market. Read on to get his thoughts?