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FedID 2018: NEC’s Benji Hutchinson Talks Facial Recognition and Border Control

September 27, 2018

FedID 2018: NEC's Benji Hutchinson Talks Facial Recognition and Border Control
Benji Hutchinson, Vice President of Federal Operations, NEC Corporation of America (left) and FindBiometrics Managing Editor Peter Counter at FedID 2018

FindBiometrics is in Tampa this week reporting live from FedID 2018, the US government’s flagship biometrics conference. On day two of the exhibition, I stopped by the NEC booth to speak with Benji Hutchinson, Vice President of Federal Operations, NEC Corporation of America. Our conversation began with a review of what NEC is showcasing at this year’s FedID before moving to the topic of the company’s key role in the ongoing Biometric Entry/Exit trails. Hutchinson went on to tell me why conferences that facilitate discussions between public and private sectors are important for the biometrics industry and we concluded with a review of the company’s excellent 2018. Following up on some of these topics, Hutchinson will be participating in next week’s Government Biometrics Month webinar.

Listen to the full FindBiometrics Audio Interview with Benji Hutchinson, Vice President of Federal Operations, NEC Corporation of America:

https://idtechwire.com/wp-content/uploads/NECAM-FedID.mp3

Read more about NEC Corporation of America:

NEC Biometric Matching System Produces Strong Results for LA County Police

Government Biometrics Month 2018: The Ascent of Biometric Border Control

Soccer Hall of Fame to Use NEC’s Facial Recognition for Personalized Visitor Experience

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September 27, 2018 – by Peter B. Counter

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