SenseTime postpones plan for potential blockbuster biometrics IPO, seeks private funding
SenseTime has decided to postpone its Hong Kong IPO of up to $750 million following the global aftermath of the…
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UK government and universities work with Chinese state institutions to advance face biometrics
A publicly-funded facial recognition research project that includes the UK Home Office and Scotland Yard does work paid for in…
Advisory board in Hong Kong tells Beijing to back off cameras in smart lamp posts
In an illustration — perhaps unique — of how critical trust is to new communications technology, an advisory committee in…
Hikvision shows off 900K-square-foot facility for manufacturing biometric surveillance cameras in India
Hikvision’s India subsidiary has opened a manufacturing facility in the country, with facial biometrics surveillance cameras being built by more…
China cracks down on biometric data collection by apps with new consent requirement
Apps in China will be required to receive explicit consent from users to collect their biometric data starting on October…
Hanvon develops facial recognition that works with masks to combat coronavirus
Chinese intelligent interaction company Hanwang Technology, also known in English as Hanvon, says it has developed a facial recognition system…
New restrictions placed on facial recognition payments in Beijing to prevent coronavirus spread
China’s central bank is urging payment services organizations in Beijing to introduce measures to reduce chances for coronavirus infections, including…
Biometrics market reports: digital identity, smart tickets, computer vision and China
The market for digital identity solutions around the world will grow from $13.7 billion dollars in 2019 to $30.5 billion…
Megvii to refile for lapsed blockbuster biometrics IPO in Hong Kong by end of March
Although currently still on a U.S. blacklist, biometrics unicorn Megvii is refiling for the Hong Kong IPO, writes Reuters, after…
SenseTime develops biometric identification system for masked faces as Chinese companies adapt to crisis
The Coronavirus outbreak is providing challenges for Chinese authorities that may also be opportunities for biometrics companies like SenseTime and…
