Tag: Biometric
Alcatraz AI partners with CBORD
October 2, 2024SSN Staff
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Alcatraz AI, a global provider of AI-powered biometric access control technology, has announced a strategic partnership with CBORD, a provider of integrated technology solutions used on higher education and healthcare campuses across the country.
Together, Alcatraz AI said its pairing with CBORD will deliver a safer and more secure campus environment, protecting students, patrons, and staff.
This partnership combines and leverages Alcatraz AI's advanced intelligent...
Invixium acquires Triax Technologies
July 18, 2024SSN Staff
TORONTO — Invixium, a provider of biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management solutions, announced its acquisition of U.S.-based Triax Technologies (Triax).
Calling it a “strategic acquisition,” Invixium said it expands its portfolio with Triax’s AI-based RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems) and connected worker solutions, designed to improve worker productivity and equipment utilization. This move broadens its scope beyond entry-point access control to address...
Product Launches: Telaeris, IDIS, Hikvision, Allegion
April 18, 2024SSN Staff
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XPressEntry software integration
Telaeris has announced from the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) its new XPressEntry software integration with ZKTeco USA access control solution. Telaeris‘ XPressEntry handheld badge and biometric readers enhance access control and security management by providing a flexible, mobile solution that goes beyond traditional door readers and addresses specific safety and security challenges.
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Invixium welcomes Chris Thompson as NA national sales manager
March 18, 2024SSN Staff
TORONTO – Invixium, a provider of biometric access control and workforce management solutions, has announced the appointment of Chris Thompson as its new national sales manager to support its expanding North American territory.
In this role, Thompson will drive sales strategies, nurture key partnerships, secure new opportunities, and expand market presence across North America. lnvixium said this appointment is designed to advance its industry leadership and growth trajectory in the Americas.
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EU adopts Artificial Intelligence Act
March 15, 2024SSN Staff
STRASBOURG, France – The European Parliament recently approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, which the governing body said ensures safety and compliance with fundamental rights, while boosting innovation for artificial intelligence (AI).
The regulation was endorsed by MEPs with 523 votes in favor, 46 against and 49 abstentions. “We finally have the world’s first binding law on artificial intelligence, to reduce risks, create opportunities, combat discrimination, and bring...
El Salvador Legislative Assembly implements Id-Guard
October 24, 2023SSN Staff
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has successfully implemented the biometric system Id-Guard, developed by RecFaces.
The entrance to the building is now controlled by Id-Guard, which identifies visitors by face. Id-Guard is a state-of-the-art biometric software designed by RecFaces that instantly detects a person in video streams and compares the data with the archives in less than 10 seconds. Id-Guard responds to threats in real time and sends...
Alcatraz AI streamlines process with Mobile Enrollment and Privacy Consent Management
February 21, 2023SSN Staff
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Alcatraz AI is making a pair of additions to its flagship facial authentication program, the Rock, in order to ease the process of enrollment.
On February 21 the company announced their platform would be receiving web-based Mobile Enrollment and biometric Privacy Consent Management. With it Alcatraz AI says that organizations can reduce the friction from the access control registration process by enabling more secure mass and individual enrollment. Employees (new or old)...
Smile, you're on candid camera: Jetblue passenger blows lid on DHS facial recognition program
April 24, 2019Paul Ragusa
I know I am aging myself here, but after reading about the JetBlue passenger who was none-too-happy to find out that her face would be used as ID for boarding, I thought back to the TV show of my youth called Candid Camera. Now if you are younger than 50 (yes, I am less than a month away from a half century old), you probably won't remember this show that featured a hidden camera with lovable host Allen Funt (and later with son Peter), who at the end of each skit would tell the person they are...
Millennium, Entertech offer biometric access control
January 8, 2014SSN Staff
AMHERST, N.Y. and NATICK, Mass.—Through its new partnership with Entertech Systems, U.S. operating partner for Suprema, Millennium Group is now offering Suprema's biometric devices to its customers in the health care and high-rise condo industries, the companies announced Jan. 8.
BioEntryW, BioEntry Plus and BioStation T2 are among Suprema devices now integrated with Millennium products, including Millennium Entry, Millennium Expert and Millennium Enterprise, according to the news release.
“This...
FST21's $5m earmarked for U.S. expansion
September 11, 2013Martha Entwistle
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.—The majority of the $5 million cash infusion FST21 received will be spent on marketing and sales in the U.S. market, Shahar Belkin, CTO for FST21, told Security Systems News.
“We want to be a big company in the field,” he said. “The next two years is a window of opportunity for us to grow in the U.S. market [before others copy the FST21 technology],” he said.
Israel-based seed and early-stage fund LV Holdings led the fundraising round, which...