Delta to Launch Curb to Gate Biometric Experience at Atlanta Airport
Delta Air Lines says that late this year its customers flying direct to an international destination from Terminal F at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will have the option of using facial recognition technology from curb to gate, a significant step toward a seamless travel experience through the airport. The facial recognition technology, which is provided by NEC Corp., will be used as part of the check in self-service kiosks in the lobby, the drop checked baggage at counters in the lobby, identification at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint, at departure gates in Terminal F, and as part of Customs and Border Protection processing for international travelers arriving into the U.S. CBP and the airport are partnering with Delta on the deployment. Delta says travelers on its partner airlines Aeromexico, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic Airways are also eligible to use this technology. Delta says that at Terminal F two computed tomography-based carry-on baggage scanners are being installed and integrated with two automated checkpoint screening lanes in partnership with TSA. At these two lanes, travelers won’t have to take their electronics from their bags.
Rapiscan Introduces Itemiser 4DN for Drug Detection
OSI Systems [OSIS] Rapiscan Systems division is introducing a new trace detection system, the Itemiser 4DN, specific for detecting narcotics. The company did a soft launch of its new Itemiser at the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference in Washington, D.C. in early October. The Itemiser 4DN in part, is also aimed at detecting synthetic opioids, which are entering the U.S. primarily via international mail, largely through China, and also through ports of entry. Synthetic opioids are toxic in even small quantities and therefore present a danger to customs officials who may come in contact with them.
Raytheon Partners with Cyber Firms to Add Technology to Security Service
Raytheon [RTN] has entered partnerships with two cyber security product companies, Cybraics and Authentic8, to add their technologies to its cyber-as-a-service subscription model. Raytheon says the partners will provide a security analytics and artificial intelligence platform, and a cloud-based secure virtual browser to aid its customers with protecting critical infrastructures. “With global critical infrastructure systems under constant attack, organizations need flexible access to the most advanced technology possible to ensure resiliency,” says John DeSimone, vice president of Cybersecurity and Special Missions at Raytheon’s Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS) segment. “Partnerships with companies like Cybraics and Authentic8 help combat these cyber threats by bringing innovative tools to our mission partners through a subscription model that delivers security faster and at a lower total cost.”
Princeton Identity Develops Turnkey Biometric ID and Enrollment Solution
Princeton Identity has developed a multimodal biometric identification and enrollment solution that fits inside a military cargo container for deployment to forward operating bases and other secure installations. The company is under contract to provide two to the U.S. military in the Middle East. The contactless biometric systems include a MorphoWave fingerprint reader supplied by Idemia, Princeton Identity’s Access500 face and iris enrollment sensor, and its Portal100 face and iris standoff sensor for on the move identification. The portable MBEX Conex system also features remote server reachback support and an operator station.
Private Equity Firm to Acquire Imperva for $2.1B
Cyber security solutions provider Imperva Inc. says it has entered into a deal to be acquired by the private equity firm Thomas Bravo, LLC, in a cash transaction valued at around $2.1 billion. “As a leading company that protects data and applications, regardless of whether they live in the cloud, on-premise or in a hybrid environment, Imperva is ahead of the curve from the rest of the cyber security industry, and we’re thrilled with this exciting partnership,” says Seth Boro, managing partner at Thomas Bravo. The deal is expected to close either late in the fourth quarter of 2018 or early in 2019. Imperva’s board and financial advisor, Qatalyst Partners, have 45 days to continue to solicit alternative acquisition proposals.