"AnyVision says the funding will go toward further refinement of its AI-driven technologies..." AnyVision announced today the close of a major new funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Eldridge. The round – which featured contributions … [Read more...] about AnyVision Raises $235M in SoftBank-led Funding Round
Electronic Access Control Market to See Solid Growth Over Next Decade: Report
Demand for electronic access control systems reached an all-time low in the middle of 2020 due to COVID-19, but will fuel solid growth for the market over the next decade, according to a new analysis from Fact.MR. The market research firm says … [Read more...] about Electronic Access Control Market to See Solid Growth Over Next Decade: Report
HID Global’s TouchChip TC Fingerprint Tech Attains PAD Level 1 Compliance
HID Global has attained iBeta PAD Level 1 compliance with its TouchChip TC capacitive fingerprint sensor technology, the company has announced. It's a testament to the technology's ability to detect presentation attacks – also known as 'spoofing' … [Read more...] about HID Global’s TouchChip TC Fingerprint Tech Attains PAD Level 1 Compliance
Guinea Uses MOSIP and TECH5 Technology in New National ID Program
The government of Guinea is using TECH5’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) to power its new National ID program. The digital IDs were built using the open-source MOSIP identity management platform, which was designed with an eye … [Read more...] about Guinea Uses MOSIP and TECH5 Technology in New National ID Program
Innovatrics Optimizes SmartFace for Linux and NVIDIA Jetson Systems
Innovatrics has taken steps to increase the appeal of its SmartFace facial recognition platform. To that end, the company has optimized the platform for the Linux operating system, and for edge devices that run on NVIDIA Jetson technology. The … [Read more...] about Innovatrics Optimizes SmartFace for Linux and NVIDIA Jetson Systems
Biometric Smartwatch Data Contradicts Testimony in Greek Homicide Investigation, Police Suggest
According to a recent report from the Daily Mail, investigators trying to solve the murder of a British ex-pat living in Athens may have a new lead in the case thanks to the biometric data taken from the victim's smartwatch. The victims' … [Read more...] about Biometric Smartwatch Data Contradicts Testimony in Greek Homicide Investigation, Police Suggest
European Watchdogs Push for Stricter Facial Recognition Ban
A pair of European privacy watchdogs have argued that a recent policy proposal from the European Commission does not do enough to prevent the unethical use of facial recognition technology in Europe. The watchdogs are consequently calling for a … [Read more...] about European Watchdogs Push for Stricter Facial Recognition Ban
Innovaccer Partners With Carematix to Enable Remote Patient Monitoring
Innovaccer is enhancing its Innovaccer Health Cloud through a new partnership with Carematix. Carematix specializes in the creation of healthcare IoT devices, and will be supplying technology that improves Innovaccer’s Remote Patient Monitoring … [Read more...] about Innovaccer Partners With Carematix to Enable Remote Patient Monitoring
ForgeRock: Breaches Involving Passwords Shot Up 450 Percent
San Francisco-based digital identity expert ForgeRock has announced the findings of its 2021 Consumer Identity Breach Report, showing a massive 450 percent global rise in breaches involving usernames and passwords. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a … [Read more...] about ForgeRock: Breaches Involving Passwords Shot Up 450 Percent
One Drop Enhances Predictive Health Solution With Extra Data
The predictive health specialist One Drop is rapidly building up its knowledge database in an effort to deliver more accurate healthcare solutions. The company has now collected more than 25 billion longitudinal data points, and expects to clear the … [Read more...] about One Drop Enhances Predictive Health Solution With Extra Data
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