Dresden, Germany
Cognitec
Cognitec is the only company worldwide that has worked exclusively on face recognition technology since its inception in 2002. Experiencing steady growth at business locations in Dresden, Boston and Sydney, the company is proud to maintain a stable, market-leading position within the industry, and to uphold the trust it has gained as a reliable, experienced provider of biometric technologies. Independent evaluation tests continue to prove the outstanding performance of the FaceVACS software. Cognitec’s portfolio includes products for facial image database search, recorded video investigation, real-time video screening and people analytics, border control, and biometric photo capturing.
Cognitec Biometrics News
Cognitec unveils new camera for ISO-compliant biometrics capture at borders
Cognitec has developed a specialized camera for fast capturing of ISO-compliant images for face biometrics matching at border crossing in…
| Feb 10, 2021 | Cognitec updates biometric algorithms to tackle pandemic mask mandatesCognitec has announced an update of its face biometrics algorithms aimed at raising accuracy levels of Cognitec’s main matching algorithm… |
| Nov 3, 2020 | Cognitec upgrades FaceVACS biometric engine for higher identification accuracy with masksCognitec has upgraded its FaceVACS facial recognition engine with advanced deep learning methods and a new face finder, giving the new… |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Worldreach deploys Cognitec facial biometrics for mobile onboarding applicationWorldReach Software announced today that it has deployed Cognitec‘s facial recognition technology to facilitate remote identity verification during self-service ID… |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Cognitec reports biometric identification success in NIST facial recognition testingThe latest results from NIST’s Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) 1:N include successful participation by Cognitec, which according to a… |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Cognitec update boosts face recognition feature in Nero MediaHome platformCognitec reports that updates to its FaceVACS Engine has resulted in a significant performance boost to the face recognition function… |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Cognitec facial biometrics enhance Dutch drivers’ license renewal platformThe Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) will use biometric facial recognition technology from Cognitec to support its digital application platform for… |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Cognitec earns accolades from Frost & Sullivan for its facial recognition productsBased on its recent analysis of the global facial recognition market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Cognitec Systems with the… |
| Feb 4, 2019 | Cognitec upgrades product portfolio with new face matching algorithmCognitec announced today that its research and development team has finalized the next generation of the company’s face matching algorithm,… |
| Jul 9, 2018 | Cognitec improves the accuracy and speed of its face matching algorithmCognitec Systems announced today that extensive research and development efforts have led to significant improvements in the accuracy and speed… |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Cognitec adds video investigation tools to FaceVACS-DBScan productThe latest release of Cognitec’s FaceVACS-DBScan product combines the company’s image database search technology with video inspection tools for a… |
| Aug 4, 2017 | Biometrics Research Group releases report on policingBiometrics in policing will constitute half of the industry’s market share by the end of this decade, according to a… |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Cognitec facial recognition technology featured in ABC gates at Venice AirportCognitec’s automated passport control product FaceVACS-Entry features in eight ABC gates (eGates) at Venice Marco Polo Airport. The eGate implementation… |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Cognitec names biometrics pioneer Terry Hartmann VP of Asia PacificCognitec Systems Pty Ltd has named biometrics pioneer Terry Hartmann vice president of Asia Pacific, a role in which he… |
| Jun 13, 2016 | Cognitec updates its FaceVACS-VideoScan technologyFaceVACS-VideoScan by Cognitec now allows users to perform complex searches on persons appearing in real-time camera streams and stored media… |
| Apr 13, 2016 | Cognitec releases new software version for its eGates facial recognition technologyCognitec has released a new software version for its facial recognition solution, FaceVACS-Entry, used in eGates for APC procedures. According… |
| Feb 14, 2016 | Biometrics and financial services, smart guns, cybersecurity and facial recognition trending this weekHere is a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Financial A… |
| Feb 8, 2016 | Cognitec’s facial recognition solution deployed in Macau casinosCognitec’s FaceVACS-VideoScan facial recognition solution is strengthening physical security measures in Melco Crown Entertainment casinos in Macau by alerting security… |
| Jan 10, 2016 | Biometrics and smart gun technology, facial recognition, CES and fingerprint authentication trending this weekHere is a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Smart gun… |
| Jan 5, 2016 | Cognitec exec discusses FaceVACS facial recognition technologyCognitec’s FaceVACS facial recognition technology enables companies and organizations around the world to develop new face recognition applications through an… |
