According to HID, in a recent blog on its website, for billions of people, the simple act of proving who they are — and accessing the financial services most of us take for granted — remains out of reach. But change is happening. And it’s being driven by something surprisingly simple yet incredibly powerful: your […]
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According to a new blog by HID, the skies are set to get a whole lot busier. By 2040, air travel is projected to reach a staggering eight billion passengers annually. To manage this influx efficiently, airports, airlines and government authorities are turning to cutting-edge biometric technologies to better navigate congested terminals. Since airports run
As organisations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID. The comprehensive study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how
The global biometric system market is expected to be valued at $47.2 billion (£38bn) in 2024 and is projected to reach $84.5 billion (£68bn) by 2029; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2024 to 2029, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Increasing integration of biometrics in consumer electronics is fuelling the
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Spectra Vision is thrilled to announce its participation in Intersec Dubai 2025, the leading global event for security, safety, and fire protection at Stand S1-C28, where the company is inviting attendees to experience its cutting-edge solutions in access control, biometric technology, and workforce management. On its stand, visitors will have the opportunity to witness live
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Invixium, a global leader in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management along with RTLS-connected worker solutions has announced that it has completed factory certification for version 8.2 and 8.3 of the LenelS2™ OnGuard® access control system. Invixium’s software platform, IXM WEB 3.0, has been interfaced with the OnGuard system for many years, which allows
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In this special blog by Sarra Ghaïb, Sales Manager and Business Development, Biometrics at HID Global, based in Brazil, explores how law enforcement in Brazil is utilising HID’s biometric technology to revolutionise its processes. Law enforcement agencies worldwide are increasingly using technology to address challenges by improving efficiency and accuracy — from expedited identification processes
This International Women’s Day, which took place on March 8, ZKTeco Europe celebrated the women who drive innovation and excellence within its organisation, recognising the diverse perspectives they bring to the table —a cornerstone of the company’s success and a powerful force shaping the future of the access control and security industry. In this article,
IDEMIA was back to Dubai for the INTERSEC 2023 edition, with its own booth, as well as presence on multiple partner’s stands (Honeywell, Genetec, Traka, Automatic Systems…) The entire range of biometric solutions was showcased : > MorphoWave SP & XP contactless biometric scanners > VisionPass facial recognition terminal > Sigma range of field-proven 1-touch
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Invixium has announced its participation in the 2022 ASIS Middle East Conference & Exhibition, conducted for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Dhahran Expo from November 14-17. This prestigious event is held under the patronage of H.R.H. Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province
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Hikvision has further enhanced the capabilities of its video security and access control solutions using multi-modal biometrics to address a trifecta of access control, health safety, and workforce management applications. When combined, these solutions deliver unmatched performance and value for end users. At the core of these comprehensive offerings lies Hikvision’s Value Series MinMoe Multi-Modal
Held each September in Amsterdam, IBC attracts more than 55,000 attendees from 170 countries and over 1,600 exhibitors from the broadcast and content creation market. A new initiative for the 2022 edition of the event is facial recognition, with biometrics used to enhance IBC’s security and ticketing process.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a technological enhancements to the Global Entry kiosks at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The upgraded facial biometric kiosks eliminate issuing paper receipts and leverage mobile officer technology to provide a secure, streamlined, and touchless experience for Global Entry members traveling internationally while protecting the privacy of
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A privacy rights group has submitted a complaint against the use of facial recognition cameras at Southern Co-operative stores, claiming it is “Orwellian” and “unlawful.” According to the complaint made by Big Brother Watch to the Information Commissioner’s Office, the surveillance system “uses novel technology and highly invasive processing of personal data, creating a biometric
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RealNetworks’ recently introduced SAFR SCAN facial recognition reader is the recipient of the 2022 Platinum Govies Award for Access Control – Biometrics. The award was announced by Security Today April 26, 2022, honouring SAFR SCAN as being an outstanding product for government security applications. SAFR SCAN was selected for the 2022 Platinum Govies Award for
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Hikvision has announced the release of the Value Series MinMoe Multi-Modal Biometrics Reader. With multi-functional facial authentication and card pin code identification, the reader is ideal for SMBs and high-end residential applications – providing access control, video intercom, and video security capabilities in a single, sleek device. “Our new Value Series MinMoe Multi-Modal Biometrics Reader
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With the explosion of AI-driven cameras expanding and changing the shape of the European security camera industry, i-PRO EMEA President Gerard Figols looks forward to a year of exciting progress in 2022. What’s on the horizon for the European Security Camera industry in 2022? It’s an amazing time for the industry. We will see ongoing
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Alcatraz AI has hired Greg Sarrail to serve as the company’s first SVP of Sales. Sarrail is a global sales leader with two decades of diverse experience spearheading the business strategy and sales at leading multinational organisations. His valuable experience, commercial awareness, and expertise in leading by example will drive Alcatraz AI’s sales expansion. Continuing
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BioCatch has launched Age Analysis, a new protection capability designed to prevent costly forms of financial fraud. While fraud and cybercrime reached record levels due to the pandemic, the use of digital channels has soared, and consumer facing businesses are under increasing pressure to implement technology that does not introduce friction into the customer journey. BioCatch’s
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Alcatraz AI will showcase its product, the Rock, at this year’s Connect:ID (Booth 309), taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre in Washington, D.C. on October 5-6. Alcatraz AI’s Rock is powered by machine learning and operates autonomously to recognise your face as your credential, creating a seamless interaction between the individual and
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Peter Mawson speaks with Philip Verner, Regional Sales Director at CEM Systems, about the company’s AC2000 security management system and what its recent upgrade can do for users. cemsys.com/products/access-control-systems/ac2000/
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InCadence Strategic Solutions has been awarded a 10-year, $46.8 million contract to provide technical advice, application development, installation, modernisation and operational support for the implementation of the Diplomatic Security Identity Assurance System (DSIAS) and the Ares mobile biometric system. “We are proud to have the opportunity to provide an award-winning technical solution that supports Department
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working with the cruise industry to implement facial biometric comparison technology in the arrival process at select seaports to further secure and enhance the inspection process for passengers returning to the United States at the end of their cruise. “CBP and its cruise partners have revolutionised the cruise debarkation
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Feedzai has announced the acquisition of behavioural biometric platform Revelock, following a $200m investment earlier this year. Through this acquisition, Feedzai intends to create the world’s largest AI-powered financial risk management platform with native, integrated behavioural biometrics. The combination of Feedzai and Revelock will reportedly create the world’s largest Financial Intelligence Network (FIN), a vault
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A leading theme at this year’s ISC West, 19-21 July in Las Vegas, is the advancements of biometric technology and how it can be utilised to its fullest potential. With the past year forcing us to reflect and change the way we think about access control, businesses have increasingly adopted contactless technology and are helping
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Social mobility charity Speakers for Schools has partnered with Corsight AI to provide 170 virtual work experience placements to young people across the UK. Corsight’s placements will provide insights into the ethical use of AI and facial recognition technology as a force for good, and shine a light on careers within the technology sector. The placements will
Idemia has formed a global partnership with Bosch Building Technologies to target the fast-growing biometric access control market. According to market analysts, this market at $1bn in 2021, will grow to $1.4 by 2024, twice the growth of traditional access control systems. Bosch Building Technologies offers a software solution that manages different Bosch security subsystems
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Integrated Biometrics (IB) has signed a strategic development alliance with Sciometrics to provide advanced touchless technology that enables developers to turn smartphones into high-resolution biometric devices. The alliance reflects IB’s commitment to providing leadership in fingerprint collection technology to the industry and is the culmination of years of joint efforts to develop such technology. IB
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TBS’ 3D Terminal is a 100% touchless device suited for access control and time and attendance applications. Users do not have to put their finger on a fingerprint sensor, in fact, users do not have to touch the device at all. www.tbs-biometrics.com
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TBS is launching a milestone innovation in touchless biometrics for access control applications at the forthcoming ISC West show in Las Vegas. The Swiss manufacturer and its new product will be on Booth 8066 at the convention from July 19th – 21st. The single biggest cause of disease transmission is based on what we touch,
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with the Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA), has announced implementation of the Simplified Arrival process at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport (SIA) and the Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), both located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Simplified Arrival process uses facial
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Pangiam has acquired Trueface, a US-based computer vision company focused on facial recognition, weapon detection and age verification technologies. The acquisition of Trueface will aid Pangiam in reportedly providing a safer, faster, and more personalised travel experience. In addition, Trueface will bring capability to Pangiam’s existing technologies, creating a comprehensive solution to satisfy the needs
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CyberLink has announced a new partnership with ACE Biotek, for a fully automated access control solution. Combining CyberLink’s FaceMe AI facial recognition engine into ACE Biotek’s Wallie Screen Access Control and Health Screening System, the partnership aims to control access and check-in personnel as well as mask wearing verification to maintain a safe environment inside
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Biometric facial comparison technology has been implemented at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) as part of the US Customs and Border Protection Agency’s (CBP) efforts to secure and streamline international travel. “CBP is expanding the use of facial biometrics at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to provide travelers a safe, touchless international arrival process that
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Suprema has supplied its display fingerprint recognition algorithm, BioSign 4.0, to the Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones, with support from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Since its initial installation on Samsung Galaxy J5 models in 2017, BioSign has been supplied to other Samsung models, including the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note10, Galaxy 20 and Galaxy Note 20 series. BioSign
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The Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) is seeking five new members with expertise in evaluating and considering ethical issues in data ethics, digital forensics or relevant areas of law or social sciences. The BFEG provides independent ethical advice to Home Office ministers on issues related to the collection, use, and retention of biometrics, and
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Dave Wilkinson of the BSIA and Pauline Norstrom from Anekanta Consulting talk about the BSIA’s new guide for the ethical use of Automated Facial Recognition.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) as well as Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Using facial biometrics, Simplified Arrival is an enhanced international arrivals process that automates the manual document checks which are already required for admission into the United States.
Peter Mawson talks with Managing Director of Global MSC Security, Derek Maltby about Facial recognition and the lack of generalised standards between private and public use.
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Fraser Sampson has been named as the UK’s new independent Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. The new role replaces the two part time posts of the Biometrics Commissioner and Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Fraser Sampson, who took up his post on 1 March, will promote compliance with the Surveillance Camera Code and rules on police use
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Ipsotek has been awarded a security systems project at the Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, in partnership with Mannai Trading Co, a Qatari based company listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange. Ipsotek’s VISuite AI platform and VISuite FR facial recognition system have been selected and approved by the Qatar Ministry of Interior to improve
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Boon Edam has created a new continuing education course called Closing the Gap in Physical Security: Addressing the Entry. Approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), architects can view this one-hour presentation in exchange for one Health, Safety and Welfare Continuing Education Unit (HSW CEU) towards their AIA accreditation. The course focuses on the
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The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police and Isavia, operator of Keflavik, Iceland’s main airport and other airports, have selected Idemia to provide a comprehensive border management system for all air and sea border crossing points, including new equipment. Backed by this new system, Schengen Member State Iceland will comply with EU Entry/Exit System (EU-EES)
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Idemia has signed a deal with Rocker to enhance contactless payment security for the blue-chip Swedish FinTech and bank challenger. The agreement will see Idemia’s F.CODE biometric payment cards undergo a proof of concept with Rocker customers during the first quarter of 2021. “As a bank challenger, we are constantly testing new technology to develop
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The UK’s Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC), Tony Porter, has issued best practice guidance, Facing the Camera, to all police forces in England and Wales. The guidance is for forces to follow when considering the deployment of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) surveillance camera technology. It is the first guidance to be released since the Court of
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Suprema’s intelligent biometric access controller CoreStation has acquired UL 294 compliance. UL 294 is a certification designed to ensure the safety and reliability of access control products. “We are glad to announce that Suprema CoreStation has been recognised by an internationally renowned label for its safety and reliability,” said Young S. Moon, the CEO of
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TBS has released the 2D Eye Thermal, a hybrid iris and face recognition solution that includes an additional thermal camera for body temperature measurement. The manufacturer describes the new product as a touchless biometric device that addresses security and hygiene.
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Cognitec has recently upgraded its FaceVACS engine with advanced deep learning methods and a new face finder. According to the company, the new version shows higher biometric accuracy rates for masked faces, strong poses as well as exaggerated mouth expressions. Extensive research and development efforts to enhance the company’s face finder technology resulted in a
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Finger vein biometrics specialist, Hitachi Europe Limited, and enterprise identity and access management company My1Login have announced a technology partnership to deliver enhanced security solutions to address one of the cybersecurity industry’s most compelling challenges – passwords. The two companies will deliver solutions utilising Hitachi’s VeinID Five product together with My1Login’s Identity and Access Management
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Mastercard has partnered with IDEMIA and MatchMove for its first pilot in Asia of a biometric card that uses a fingerprint to authorise transactions at in-store payment terminals. The card, with the product name F.CODE Easy, is said to make transactions more convenient, safe and secure by eliminating the need for a cardholder to provide
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Bosch Security has created a touchless access solution that uses intelligent facial recognition technology which the manufacturer states will help visitors access a building quickly, conveniently, and safely.
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Real Networks has unveiled its SAFR facial recognition solution for live video. The manufacturer states that its AI-based facial recognition solution has been tuned for performance and accuracy.
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The legal requirement for facemasks is common in many countries around the world. Axxonsoft has created an AI facemask detector to ensure people comply with the rules.
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