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Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, has joined the Biometrics Institute, the independent and impartial international membership organization for biometric users and other interested parties. Alcatraz is modernizing access control with AI-powered facial authentication technology, enabling private, secure, and seamless entry across demanding environments. Its platform, Rock X, is deployed at scale across Fortune 100 campuses, AI data centers, financial in...
Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, announced the appointment of Kasia Hanson to vice president of strategic partnerships. In this role, Hanson will be responsible for expanding Alcatraz’s partner ecosystem and deepening relationships for the company across key sectors, including critical infrastructure, corporate campuses, higher education, and major stadiums and venues. Hanson is widely recognized in the security industry for building partners...
Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control solutions revolutionizing security through facial authentication, announced the appointment of Patrick Merfert as the company’s next Vice President (VP) of Marketing. rapidly growing market With over 15 years of experience as a technology startup marketing pioneer, venture capital investor, and strategy consultant, Merfert contributes a vast wealth of identity and security-based technology marketing...
Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control solutions revolutionizing security through facial authentication, announced the appointment of Rick Nee as the company’s new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Joining at a key time for company growth in parallel with the increasing demands for solutions in the security market, Nee brings with him vast experience in developing and scaling successful go-to-market teams. increasing demands for solutions Wit...
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in access control and AI-powered security solutions, announces the launch of its “Switch to Alcatraz AI” promotion. From November 18, 2024, through February 15, 2025, this initiative offers an exclusive discount for new customers seeking to replace outdated biometric readers with Alcatraz AI’s advanced Rock or Rock X solutions–modern, frictionless facial authentication systems that enhance security without compromising user privacy. Physical and c...
Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control technology revolutionizing security through facial authentication, is proud to present its eBook, Navigating the Future of Data Center Security. As the number of data centers grows at an exponential rate leading up to 2025, Alcatraz AI has compiled best practices and strategies for securing sensitive information, beginning with protecting the data center’s perimeter. Securing sensitive informat...
Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announced its partnership with Convergint, a global systems integrator focused on delivering results for customers through unparalleled service excellence. Alcatraz AI joins Convergint’s broad network of partners and integrators, amplifying the power of facial authentication to enterprise customers around the world. Overall user experience Convergint is a USD 2 billion global, industry-pioneering systems integrat...
Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control technology revolutionizing security through facial authentication announced a strategic partnership with CBORD, a provider of integrated technology solutions used on higher education and healthcare campuses across the country. Together, Alcatraz AI and CBORD will deliver a safer and more secure campus environment, protecting students, patrons, and staff. Frictionless access This partnership combines and levera...
Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control technology revolutionizing security through facial authentication, is excited to announce their attendance at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 from September 23rd-25th in Orlando, FL. While at the conference, Alcatraz AI will present its latest biometric access control end-to-end technology, Rock X, at its booth (#3000). For the first time, Alcatraz AI will be showcasing the system’s discreet,...
ISC West 2024 mirrored a vibrant industry on the precipice of accelerated change. Factors such as the cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and biometrics are shaping the future of the security marketplace, and they were front-and-center at the industry’s biggest U.S. show in Las Vegas. Foot traffic was steady and impressive, including more than 29,000 security industry professionals viewing 750 exhibitors. A torrent of eager attendees crowded the lobby on the first d...
Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in frictionless access control solutions, is proud to announce the debut of the revolutionary exterior Rock X during ISC West 2024 in Las Vegas, showcased in Booth #31075. Rock X sets a new standard in outdoor access control, featuring frictionless and secure facial authentication technology for a wide range of applications. Rock X introduces a new era of security for exterior locations using the power of AI and technical innovation to address the unique challenges...
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces its updated and improved pricing, paving the way for the industry’s first cloud-based facial authentication-as-a-service (FAaaS) model. This new pricing structure provides companies with the opportunity to upgrade their access control systems to the most secure and enterprise-grade solution available in the market at a more accessible price point than ever before. Access control systems "By unveiling the world&rsq...
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the Datacenter Forum Helsinki on June 1, 2023. This event brings together over 400 professionals from the data center industry and provides an ideal venue for Alcatraz AI to showcase its innovative biometric access control solution for data center physical security. As the demand for data centers continues to grow in the Nordics, particularly in Finland, the need for robust physical securi...
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces its technology integration with Genetec, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions. Together, Alcatraz AI and Genetec deliver access control solutions that increase the security of protected facilities and provide business insights while simultaneously making the experience frictionless and touchless for end users. Autonomous access control Genetec develop...
Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions announced it will unveil the latest advancements in frictionless, secure, private access control at ISC West 2023 in booth #30075, including new web-based Mobile Enrollment and Privacy Consent Management features of the Rock™. ISC West will be held March 28-31, 2023 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Mobile Enrollment functionality Alcatraz AI will provide demonstrations of the Rock and its newly-launched web...
Alcatraz AI, a global pioneer in autonomous access control solutions announced the addition of web-based Mobile Enrollment and Privacy Consent Management to its flagship facial authentication product the Rock™. Privacy protection Currently, organizations worldwide can eliminate friction from the access control registration process by enabling secure mass or individual enrollment. New or current employees and visitors can enroll from anywhere in seconds, through their mobile devices or t...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with the integration of the Software House C•CURE 9000 security and event management system with the Rock from Alcatraz AI, a powerful edge device leveraging 3D facial authentication technology to protect businesses, people and assets, prevent security breaches, and mitigate risk. The Rock / C•CURE 9000 solution harnesses Artificia...
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announced the company has earned three certifications based on standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Now certified for ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018, Alcatraz AI continues to meet and exceed industry standards for security and privacy. ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 167 national standards bodies. It joins experts to share knowledge and...
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces a series of new enhancements to its flagship product the Rock™. Now including features like Admin Portal Single Sign On (SSO) and Profile Expiration, Alcatraz AI delivers critical controls for organizations to easily manage employee access while complying with industry privacy and security regulations. Facial authentication solution The Rock by Alcatraz AI is a simple, secure, and trusted facial authentication solu...
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, shared the trends that will have a significant impact on the biometric access control market in 2023: frictionless access control is here to stay; privacy and legal aspects of biometrics are more localized; changing work environments are driving enterprises to multimodal authentication; and, the market continues to accelerate cloud adoption with solutions that natively interact with their current infrastructure. “Biometrics fo...
Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces expansion in the European and Middle Eastern markets. As demand for biometric access solutions that boost security while also simplifying the administrator and end-user experience increases, the new offices provide the company’s network of partners and prospective end-user customers with experienced sales professionals on the ground to enable more rapid adoption. Access control systems “Security leaders aroun...
Alcatraz AI, the pioneer in autonomous access control using 3D facial authentication and AI to create safe spaces, has raised a US$ 25 million Series A round. The round was led by Almaz Capital and included EBRD (The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), Endeavour Catalyst, Silverline Capital, and Golden Seeds, along with participation from existing investors JCI Ventures (the corporate venture arm of Johnson Controls), Ray Stata, and LDV Partners. Series A funding round “A...
Alcatraz AI, the pioneer in autonomous access control using industry-leading 3D facial authentication and AI to create safe spaces, announced they will be showcasing their autonomous access control solution, at GSX 2022 (Booth 3555). The security conference will be taking place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia on September 12-14, 2022. GSX 2022 Powered by ASIS International, GSX brings the entire world of security together in one place. GSX allows security l...
Alcatraz AI, a globally renowned company in physical security technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI), has announced that it has hired Tad Druart as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Tad Druart will oversee the company’s global marketing programs, including brand strategy, product marketing, and communications to accelerate growth. Tad Druart brings more than two decades of marketing and leadership expertise and experience to Alcatraz AI. He has been successful in scaling f...
Before the COVID-19 global pandemic, businesses were already adopting touchless technology throughout their environment. However, when COVID-19 took the globe by storm it left many businesses nearly inoperable. Many were closed due to national regulations, while others may have tried to stay open yet suffered staff shortages or supply chain issues. Now that the world is slowly returning to a new normal, businesses are not willing to put their livelihood in jeopardy again. Ensuring employee saf...
Touchless technology enables users to complete transactions or perform actions with systems touch-free. It leverages optical and biometric sensing capabilities, enabling computer systems to receive instructions through user behavior or physical movement. Touchless technology helps improve and manage access to financial services and institutions in a number of ways. Types of Touchless Technologies Touchless Sensing Touch-free sensors can detect the presence or movement of a person or obje...
The global chip supply chain has been in shambles since the pandemic started in early 2020, and it doesn’t appear to be recovering any time soon. From cars being shipped without CarPlay to businesses that are unable to obtain proximity cards for security purposes, it appears no industry is immune. Proximity cards and fobs are widely used throughout corporate enterprises. Users have likely used one before and may have simply referred to it as a badge. These badges are used for more than ju...
The use of biometrics to increase the security integrity of hospital settings has been booming, and it is only expected to rise. According to recent research studies, the global healthcare biometrics market is projected to reach US$ 14.5 billion by 2025. Types of Biometric Security Facial Authentication There are a variety of options for healthcare facilities to implement biometric security in their organizations, in order to increase hospital access controls. A few examples of which incl...
IFSEC International took place over three days at the ExCel in London, presented alongside shows covering fire safety, intelligent buildings, facilities management, and safety and health. While perhaps not on the same scale as pre-pandemic events, the atmosphere was convivial and spirits high, everyone glad to be back amongst their peers in the industry. Predictably, the trending topics were steered by issues in the wider world: sustainability, moving services to a subscription-based model...
Credit unions and banks have long used cutting-edge technology as part of their physical security efforts. However, with crimes becoming more and more sophisticated, the technologies used to defend against them in the banking industry must follow suit. The question is, how exactly can current financial institutions ramp up their bank security to rise to the challenge of combating the advanced strategies of bad actors? The answer can be summed up in one word: biometrics. Biometrics B...
