NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a leader in advanced IT, biometrics, communications, and networking solutions, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Ideal Innovations Inc. (I3), a prominent player in biometric and forensic professional services. This partnership aims to promote the responsible use of face recognition systems and elevate the skills of professionals in the field. The deal price for this collaboration is undisclosed.

In a significant development, NEC and I3 will establish the I3 Face Center of Excellence (FaCE), offering NEC customers a comprehensive suite of training services tailored to the Facial Identification (FI) discipline for forensic examiners. I3, renowned for its expertise, is committed to equipping individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools required to effectively and ethically utilize NEC’s top-ranked face recognition technology.

NEC’s Senior Product Manager, John Dowden, expressed enthusiasm about this collaboration, stating, “We are incredibly excited to offer our NeoFace customers the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in the responsible use of face recognition technology through our collaboration with the I3 FI training. This agreement empowers our customers to harness the full potential of facial recognition technology to investigate and solve criminal cases while upholding ethical standards. We believe this collaboration will be a game-changer in the industry, enabling our customers to leverage our technology to its fullest extent while ensuring responsible use.”

This collaboration underscores NEC’s commitment to providing comprehensive training and education to its customers, aligning with NEC Group’s AI and Human Rights principles.

Dr. Rebecca Perlman, Senior Vice President of Forensics at I3, highlighted the significance of this partnership, saying, “Ideal Innovations Incorporated is honored to have this opportunity to create a synergistic approach to Facial Recognition and Facial Identification. Our purposeful partnership with NEC provides a combination of world-class technology solutions with proven FI training.”

In conclusion, the collaboration between NEC and I3 promises to shape the future of facial recognition technology by promoting responsible use and enhancing the skills of professionals in the field.

  Dr. Rebecca Perlman, face recognition technology, Ideal Innovations Inc., John Dowden, NEC Corporation