Arena MRV, the future home of Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football club Atlético Mineiro, will employ facial recognition technology to aid access to the stadium. Atlético has agreed a partnership with Brazilian technology company Imply to deploy its access control products. The solution will mark a first for Brazilian stadia through utilising the most modern …
MLB’s Mets unveils facial recognition ticketing system at Citi Field
New York Mets has unveiled its facial recognition ticketing system at Citi Field ahead of the new Major League Baseball (MLB) season. Fans who enrol in the service, powered by Wicket, will be able to gain entry to the ballpark through facial recognition rather than having to scan tickets. Those who use the service can …
SALTO enhances facial recognition tech through acquisition
Gantner Technologies owner SALTO Group is to enhance facial recognition technology within its ticketing and access control systems after the acquisition of Cognitec. SALTO said the acquisition comes in the wake of changing expectations across the events industry, with digital credentials, digital identities and facial recognition becoming the new standard. The group said the deal …