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Upgraded Reveal – The Future of Biometrics Revealed!

Posted by Gary Lac on Posted in Biometrics, Government, Law Enforcement, Security Tagged , ,

Facial recognition has become an essential technology for law enforcement and government agencies. Whether supporting criminal investigations or to detect and prevent fraud, public safety and security requires advanced identity solutions.

Our customers told us what they wanted so we recently updated our Reveal advanced face recognition solution.

Newly Upgraded Reveal – The Future of Biometrics Revealed!

The fastest, most accurate face recognition in NIST’s Face Recognition Test Evaluation (FRTE)* is now even better! Reveal is a forensic face recognition application providing law enforcement, crime laboratories, and civil applicant processing agencies the ability to identify face images – ranging from good to very poor quality – by performing either a one-to-many search or one-to-one match against a database of any size.

A cloud-native solution using Microsoft® Azure®, Reveal offers a cost-effective biometric solution purpose-built to lower total cost of ownership. Upgrades include:

  • EverBlu Algorithm, lifetime algorithm updates, ensuring your investment remains cutting-edge indefinitely.
  • Elastic matcher delivers greater accuracy and faster facial recognition matching, further empowering morphological analysis for forensic examiners to review 18 different points on the face for more detailed verification.
  • Tattoo recognition, providing forensic examiners with more tools for investigations.

Click here to learn more or schedule a personalized demo of Reveal.

Be in the know about industry advancements! Check out our brand new eBook to help you:

  • Discover the cost-effective biometric solution purpose-built to lower total cost of ownership.
  • See the newest stats on the global facial recognition market.
  • Get a peek into the latest Reveal innovations.
  • Explore a success story featuring Arizona Department of Transportation.

“Our ability to review fraud cases has improved exponentially – by as much as 75% – since our upgrade to Reveal,” says Faith Contreras, Special Services Manager, Arizona Department of Transportation. “Driver’s licenses are vital documents and using facial recognition during the application process helps us prevent fraud more quickly and efficiently.”

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The Future of Biometrics Revealed!

To learn more about the upgraded Reveal and other innovations in identification and verification, visit https://www.necam.com/stateandlocal/.

*NEC Face Recognition Technology Ranks First in NIST Accuracy Testing
Ranked #1 since 2009 through 2024 in face recognition benchmark tests conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Prioritizing Partnership & Technology at Identity Week 2024

Posted by Kathleen Kiernan on Posted in Biometrics, Events, Government Tagged ,

NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS) was once again the title sponsor of Identity Week America, September 11 – 12, 2024. During the well-attended event, we had exciting discussions about identity access management, advanced biometrics, analytics, AI, customer experience and more!

While we celebrated remarkable innovations and the newest industry trends, we also set aside time to remember the lives lost and honor the heroes of the devasting 9/11 tragedy. Neal Byrd, NEC’s Vice President of Federal Sales, and I presented, “The End of Easy: The Role of Partnership & Technology in a Complex World.” We emphasized that technology only goes so far. We must collaborate and partner with purpose to continue trailblazing paths promoting public safety and security. NEC NSS remains committed to being “Truly Open, Truly Trusted.”

At our booth, we showcased our key solutions:

NEC Express Vehicle Access (NEVA)

  • Comprehensive vehicle occupant identification
  • Secure every entry, Identify every occupant
  • Streamline entry and exit points

Physical Security Modernization

  • Secure facilities and perimeters
  • Real-time situational awareness
  • Industry-leading detection rates

Digital Assistant

  • All-in-one interactive assistant
  • On-demand self-service

Gateless Access Control

  • Real-time authentication using face recognition
  • State-of-the-art tracking and person re-identification

NEC presenters and moderators provided new insights, including:

  • Bill Carleton, Director of Project Management at NEC, who presented “Biometric Innovations,” spotlighting aviation, gateless entry and the value of Connecting the Dots using analytics and AI.
  • NEC NSS Directors, Austin Park and Frank Sangiorgi, moderated a roundtable, “Enhancing Border Management Using Generative AI.”
  • Christopher Gillyard, Senior Account Manager with NEC NSS, presented, “Identity at the Border,” and moderated a roundtable on “Facility Access: Do convenience and security have to be mutually exclusive?”

To learn more about access management, automated recognition and other identity intelligence solutions, please reach out to schedule a demo or visit our Living Lab showcase in Arlington, VA.

2024 IBA User Conference: The Future of Biometrics Revealed!

Posted by Eugene le Roux on Posted in Biometrics, Events, Government, Law Enforcement Tagged , , , ,

Our meeting theme, “The Future of Biometrics Revealed,” catapulted the agenda and energy of this year’s IBA User Conference. Now in its 37th year, NEC partners with the International Biometrics Association (IBA) to host this annual event featuring the latest advancements in facial recognition and multimodal biometrics, inspiring speakers, professional certification and training, and networking with colleagues.

Speakers Spotlight AI & Innovations

Futurist and AI expert, Paul Gibbons, kicked off the event by presenting, “The Future of AI and Impact on Biometrics and Law Enforcement.” Paul gave an insider’s view of AI’s impact on new jobs that will be created, implications for privacy and property, and whether Terminator scenarios are still science fiction.

My presentation, “The Future of Biometrics Revealed,” showcased our next-generation multimodal biometrics solutions. In addition, Gary Lac, our VP of Solutions Development, presented the NEC Technology Update. We introduced NEC’s EverBlu, our future-forward lifetime algorithm updates. Clients using our newly upgraded Reveal facial recognition and Integrated Biometric Workspace (IBW), powered by Integra-ID, will get free algorithm upgrades for life! NEC will proactively convert your biometric data so you can benefit from the latest algorithms without the need for a lengthy and expensive data conversion project.

We heard from Lt. Derek Sabatini from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department about “Public Safety and Biometrics.”

Nanditha Rao, NEC’s Director of Information Security, presented with Mike Lesko from MCL Consulting, to shed light on the newest CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Policy.

Krista Koch, Program Manager from the FBI’s Biometric Identification and Analysis Unit gave us a peek into the FBI’s Biometric Service Section.

“Dead Man Riding” was the title of an intriguing presentation from Rebecca Jackson, Atlanta PD Crime Lab Supervisor.

We also got a behind-the-scenes view of a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) cold case presented by GBI special agents in charge, Brian Whidby, Christina Kenner, Justin McAllister, and Managing Attorney Philip Curtis.

Other speakers were from Arizona Department of Transportation, Microsoft, Ideal Innovation, Inc., Security Industry Association (SIA), and more.

NEC team members presented hands-on technology workshops, certification training and professional development, as well as leading legislation and panel discussions, including:

  • Rapid DNA
  • Fingerprint and facial examination solutions
  • Advanced Tenprint comparisons
  • Next Gen Insights Archive UI/UE
  • NEC Video & Analytical Technology

Hit of the Year Award

The awards banquet recognizes agencies that used NEC’s multimodal solutions to solve their cases. Congratulations to this year’s winners Elizabeth Soto and Laura Long from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department! The detectives used NEC’s Integrated Biometric Workspace (IBW) powered by Integra-ID® for advanced identity verification to solve a long-standing murder case. Using DNA and latent print evidence, they provided justice for the victim.

Thanks to all who joined us! I know you’ll agree the IBA User Conference is one of the best educational experiences for law enforcement agencies, criminal investigators, IT staff and administrators.

Take a moment to watch the video recap and check out the picture gallery from the conference. 

See you at next year’s conference for more inspiration from industry innovators and dedicated public servants.

Secure, Quick and Reliable Entry for Federal Agencies, Military & More

Posted by Austin Park on Posted in Biometrics, Digital ID, Government Tagged , ,

Federal agencies, government buildings, military bases and other secured locations can welcome visitors without the need for gates and long wait times – while maintaining security and public safety.

Introducing NEC Gateless Access Control System. Combining the #1 face recognition algorithm* with advanced tracking and leveraging state-of-the-art person re-identification technology. Gateless Access Control enables convenient access as individuals walk through a virtual gate swiftly and securely. The system accurately tracks, identifies and matches individuals in real-time.

Download the sales sheet to discover how this innovation allows for the removal of traditional gates and barriers, reducing bottlenecks and wait times without affecting security.

System Description

Using video streams, Gateless Access Control detects individuals and performs face recognition as they pass through a virtual gate. The solution continuously tracks individuals from the moment they enter the monitored area and identifies individuals based on their face biometrics. To ensure high security levels, the innovation also re-identifies tracked individuals. Leveraging deep learning, the re-identification technology matches persons before and after occlusion.

At a Glance

  • Real-time authentication leveraging face recognition with deep learning technology
  • State-of-the-art tracking and person re-identification enhancing security and operational efficiency
  • Reduce overall costs by eliminating physical gates and authentication devices
  • Increases convenience and speed of entry by reducing friction points
  • Provides alerts on a dashboard or notifications via e-mail or mobile messages

Get Info

To learn more about Gateless Access Control and other innovations in access management, automated recognition and identity intelligence, visit NEC National Security Systems at NECNSS.com.

*Ranked #1 since 2009 through 2024 in face recognition benchmark tests conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Source: NEC Face Recognition Technology Ranks First in NIST Accuracy Testing.

Securing Access Entry and Visitor Safety with Advanced Biometric Solutions

Posted by Neal Byrd on Posted in Biometrics, Government, Law Enforcement, Security Tagged , , ,

NEC Physical Security Modernization for Government, Military and Federal Agencies

With ongoing international conflicts and heightened criminal activity around the world, the Visitor Management System (VMS) market is experiencing tremendous growth. The VMS global market value is expected to reach $3.0 billion USD by 2028 compared to $1.6 billion USD in 2023.1

To support government, military and federal agencies with improved security, authentication and authorization, NEC’s Physical Security Modernization includes a comprehensive suite of solutions backed by 20+ years of investments, research and development. From NEC Digital ID Wallet, Gateless Access Control and Reveal to Biometric Base Access Solutions and NEC Express Vehicle Access, we provide secure, frictionless access for federal buildings, military facilities and more.

Don’t miss our new white paper, “Securing Access Entry and Visitor Safety with Advanced Biometric Solutions” to:

  • Explore the latest trends in visitor management and advanced biometrics technologies.
  • Find out how to prioritize privacy while maintaining security using self-sovereign identities.
  • See the newest innovations in secure, frictionless entry control with real-time threat monitoring.

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The Physical Security Modernization solutions offer a more efficient use of personnel and budget resources because the technology suite can be deployed for a variety of uses across military bases, airports, seaports and border crossings, including:

  • Vehicle gate access
  • Pedestrian checkpoints, kiosks, and turnstile gates
  • Common- or restricted-area access and monitoring
  • Office access management
  • Secure/classified location access
  • Watchlists and real-time threat monitoring

Physical Security Modernization is a cost-effective, scalable solution that automates registration, provides easy access to visitation data and generates reports and analytics.

To learn more about Physical Security Modernization and NEC National Security Systems’ advanced security solutions, please visit necnss.com.