SAFR from RealNetworks, Inc. announces a partnership with Convergint Technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Convergint will add the SAFR computer vision platform to their portfolio of integrated security solutions to offer its US customers the facial recognition platform for live video intelligence.

Convergint is a $1.4 billion global systems integrator with over 150 locations spanning the globe. By teaming up with SAFR, Convergint will have access to the fastest and most accurate facial recognition platform for live video with the lowest bias available.

Powerful computer vision

SAFR is also an incredibly compact Facial Recognition (FR) solution with the ability to be deployed on the edge and within cameras. SAFR’s relentless focus on the ethical use of FR technology makes it easy for customers around the world to comply with existing standards such as GDPR.

SAFR’s powerful computer vision SDK and web APIs makes it easy for companies like Convergint to provide integrations to meet the exact needs of any organisation. From watchlists, to access control, and perimeter protection, the solution can be deployed for a wide variety of use cases. Customers own their own database and can manage opt-in/opt-out enrolment easily with a simple, but powerful user interface.

Best service provider

Convergint is a trusted supplier and service provider to many well-known customers"

Convergint is a trusted supplier and service provider to many well-known customers in North America. By choosing SAFR as a preferred FR partner, they’ve made a commitment to their customers that builds on that trust, knowing that SAFR is designed with privacy in mind,” said Mitch Fagundes, Sales and Business Development, SAFR.

We chose to partner with SAFR for many reasons, key among them is the trusted performance of their FR algorithm,” said Amir Shechter, Executive Director of Advanced Solutions for Convergint Technologies. “We look forward to working together with their team on innovation solutions that enable us to be our customers’ best service provider.”

Safer work environment

Convergint is hosting its InSight Innovation Summit, an exclusive digital event for safety and security thought leaders, innovators, and technologists. The event will be open daily from May 18th-20th, 2021. It will provide organisations with the strategies and tools required to optimise business performance and create a safer work environment.

The Insight Innovation Summit will feature 1:1 meeting tracks with Convergint experts and partners, live innovation demos showcasing the latest transformative solutions, and strategy sessions with industry thought leaders discussing the latest game-changing technology. SAFR’s Mitch Fagundes will be giving a presentation on leveraging facial recognition in the real world.

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