Online exam proctoring tool provider Examity has raised $90 million in a private equity funding round from Great Hill Partners…
Schools
News and information about the use of biometrics in schools, or for the purpose of collecting biometrics from students. These systems can range from time & attendance systems, access control systems or cafeteria point-of-sale systems.
Missouri school district deploys Panasonic facial recognition for security and access control
The West Platte School District in Weston, Missouri has installed 95 cameras equipped with biometric facial recognition in an effort…
Visitor Aware accepting nominations for its biometric school security giveaway
Phoenix-based Visitor Aware, developer of a visitor and volunteer management service designed specifically to help schools and daycares track visitors…
Victoria enacts rules for deploying facial recognition in public schools
Public schools in the Australian state of Victoria will require approval from parents, students, and the Department of Education to…
BIO-key and identiMetrics launch biometric school emergency notification system
School emergencies and evacuations can be challenging for administrators and dangerous for students, posing difficulties for identification and communication. BIO-key…
RealNetworks publishes best practices guide for using facial recognition in schools
RealNetworks released its Best Practices guide for using facial recognition technology to support safer K-12 campuses. RealNetworks provides its facial…
Startup Deep North launches program to let schools test facial recognition safety system
Startup Deep North, formerly known as VMAXX, is working with school districts and universities in California, Texas, Florida, and Massachusetts…
UIDAI funds purchase of biometric enrollment devices for schools
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has earmarked Rs 2 billion (US$28 million) to support the purchase of biometric…
RealNetworks launches school facial recognition product SAFR in India
RealNetworks Indian subsidiary has launched the company’s SAFR facial recognition technology, which is designed for use in schools, as well…
Australian schools testing facial recognition for attendance
Schools in the Australian state of Victoria are trialing facial recognition from startup LoopLearn to monitor the whereabouts of students…
