Paravision Is Highest-ranking U.S. Firm in NIST FRTE Visa-border Evaluation

Paravision has achieved significant recognition in the latest NIST Face Recognition Technology Evaluation (FRTE) 1:N test, securing a top five global ranking in the visa-border scenario. The company emerged as the highest-ranked vendor from the United States and Europe in this category, building on its history of strong NIST evaluation performances since its rebranding from Ever AI.

The evaluation demonstrated Paravision’s consistent performance across all tested scenarios, with the company placing in the top ten across the board – a feat achieved by only five vendors globally. The company’s technological progression is evidenced by four separate submissions ranked in the top 30 on NIST’s 1:N Identification by Algorithm leaderboard, encompassing their Gen 5, Gen 6, and Gen 7 Face Recognition models.

Technical performance metrics show a forty-two percent reduction in error rates compared to Gen 5 and a fifteen percent improvement over Gen 6 in the latest evaluation. “Our upcoming Gen 7 technology reflects years of relentless focus on performance, accuracy, and innovation,” said Charlie Rice, Paravision’s Chief Technology Officer. “Being consistently ranked as a leading vendor across scenarios and generations–and as the highest-ranked U.S. and European provider–underscores our ability to deliver technology that excels in both the present and future.”

The forthcoming Gen 7 model is slated for integration into Paravision Search, targeting large-scale identity verification systems with applications in border control and biometric payments. This development follows Paravision’s recent expansion into deepfake detection technology and its growing partnerships with government agencies. The release is scheduled for later this year.

The NIST FRTE serves as an industry benchmark for evaluating algorithm performance in identifying individuals from large datasets. The 1:N evaluation replicates real-world applications including border security, identity verification, and access control scenarios. This testing has become increasingly important as facial recognition technology faces heightened scrutiny, particularly in transportation security applications.

Joey Pritikin, Chief Product Officer at Paravision, emphasized the company’s performance across various evaluations, including the DHS S&T Biometric Technology Rally, noting their ability to deliver reliable solutions in diverse environments. The company has demonstrated particular success in addressing AI bias concerns, having previously achieved zero-error performances across different demographic groups.

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January 14, 2025 – by Ali Nassar-Smith