Facial recognition, as controversial as it can be, was trending up before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world. However, there were many cases in which the technology proved troublesome, causing some areas on the U.S. and other parts of the world to ban the technology for government use. Thanks to COVID-19, facial recognition technology developers […]
Gunshot detection solutions company Shooter Detection Systems has announced its partnership with X.Labs to release Feevr, a fever screening device. SDS will be the premier distributor of X.Labs’ latest innovation called Feevr, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based, non-contact thermal imaging technology that is said to detect individuals in a crowd with an elevated temperature, a practice that is […]
HID Global introduces emergency badging to manage secure administration of badges to new and temporary healthcare facilities during the coronavirus pandemic. In an announcement, HID says the solution helps organizations that face an urgent need to rapidly onboard hundreds of key employees, such as medical, nursing and other staff members, on a daily basis across […]
Honeywell’s new ThermoRebellion camera system incorporates infrared imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to conduct preliminary screenings of employees entering a facility. The Honeywell ThermoRebellion system uses thermal cameras and AI to detect elevated body temperature and can also validate if an individual is wearing proper PPE, according to the company. Honeywell says the temperature monitoring camera […]
For much of history, identification systems have relied on face-to-face interactions and physical documents and processes. But digital technologies are transforming how identity is authenticated around the globe. In an era of growing security concerns, governments, corporations and property managers must elevate the importance of a trusted identity while balancing the demand for convenient and […]
Hanwha Techwin cameras have been selected for use at home décor retailer Kirkland’s. With more than 400 locations in 37 states, Kirkland’s is a go-to spot for a broad selection of distinctive merchandise: art, mirrors, candles, lamps, frames, accent rugs, furniture and more. When the retailer evaluated its security solutions, senior management determined they needed […]
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause a significant pushback on biometric device shipments, creating a major revenue drop of $2 billion over the course of 2020, according to global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. At the same, COVID-19 has given rise to new identification and surveillance needs, prompting further investments in biometric artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm […]
Bosch Building Technologies announces a new version of its video fire detection system AVIOTEC IP Starlight 8000, which now enables early detection of incidents even in low light. Both flames and smoke are reliably detected down to an ambient lighting level of 2 lux, according to the company. For this purpose, Bosch says it has […]
Salesforce has launched Work.com, a new family of technology solutions designed to help businesses and communities safely return to work and reopen. The new solutions are intended to help accelerate the response to COVID-19 in both public and private sectors by offering solutions like employee wellness assessment, shift management, contact tracing, emergency response management, grant […]
Motorola Solutions has announced Safe Schools, an end-to-end solution which uses video, data, voice, and analytics to increase student safety. According to the company, Safe Schools creates a secure environment from the moment a visitor enters a campus, including artificial intelligence video analytics to alert school officials of suspicious activity and seamless communication with local […]
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