Digital identity’s role in IATA’s ecosystem grows with NDC, Macau’s One ID launch
The International Air Transport Association’s plan to upgrade air travel infrastructure to make the sector more efficient for the hundreds…
Facial Recognition
A facial recognition system is a computer application for automatically identifying or verifying a person from a two- or three-dimensional digital image or a frame from a video source. It is typically used in security systems alone or in combination with other factors. Can also be used to perform liveness detection. Find facial recognition solutions here.
Lawmakers move to rein in ICE’s use of mobile facial recognition
U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced legislation aimed at sharply…
Alcatraz facial biometric system tested at Honolulu airport for restricted-area access
The expansion of biometrics across U.S. aviation infrastructure continues apace, with airports deploying such technology to modernize their systems. But…
Salto brings biometric smart locks to North America
The U.S. and Canada are about to receive a new European competitor in the access control space. Spain-based Salto Systems…
TSA Touchless ID biometric entry lanes coming to 50 additional US airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expanding its PreCheck Touchless ID program, promising deployments in a total of 65 airports…
New ITL partner to bring biometric access control, note checking to Peru’s casinos
A new technology distribution partnership for Innovative Technology (ITL) in Peru targets the country’s gambling industry with the company’s cash-checking…
No false alerts in UK POC of live facial recognition for immigration enforcement
A single arrest was made following a live facial recognition match at a UK port during a November proof-of-concept trial,…
Corsight launches face biometrics platform to unify law enforcement operations
A new platform for forensic applications of face biometrics in law enforcement has been released by Corsight to bring together…
DHS study suggests OFIQ value ‘extremely limited’ for its biometrics use cases
A study released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security suggests that the Open Source Face Image Quality (OFIQ) tool…
Facewatch FRT records twice as many UK retail alerts in 2025
Facial recognition technology is catching more repeat offenders in UK shops. A press release from London biometrics firm Facewatch says…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection