Cognitec Systems
Cognitec Systems, founded in 2002, develops market-leading facial recognition technology (FaceVACS) for applications such as face image database search, video screening, border control, and photo ID compliance.
Border control track record
Cognitec cites early deployments in automated border control, including the 2002 SmartGate system at Sydney International Airport.
Government and law enforcement use cases
FaceVACS database search supports ID issuance checks and investigative workflows for agencies.
Video screening and analytics
Real-time video screening detects persons of interest and provides demographic/behavioral analytics.
Company reports partners and deployments in more than 50 countries.
Headquarters in Dresden, with offices in Rockland (MA), Sydney, and Dos Hermanas (Spain).
Company Overview
Description:
Cognitec is the only company worldwide that has worked exclusively on face recognition technology since its inception in 2002. The company is proud to maintain a stable, market-leading position within the industry, and to uphold the trust it has gained as a reliable, experienced provider of biometric technologies for enterprise and government customers worldwide. Various independent evaluation tests have proven the premier performance of our FaceVACS® software. Cognitec solutions are used by governments and private enterprises worldwide to perform facial image database search, recorded video investigation, real-time video screening and people analytics, border control, and biometric photo capture.
Cognitec’s scientists and software experts have been developing face recognition technology since 1995. Industry and government customers have been using FaceVACS for physical access control since 1996. The 2002 installation of the SmartGate system at Sydney International Airport, using Cognitec’s software, was the first major step in the world toward automated border control solutions. In 2023, Cognitec once again released pioneering technology for biometric photo capture and person verification during border checks.
Facial image database search from Cognitec has been deployed by government agencies worldwide to prevent fraud during ID document issuing. In addition, the company's database search technology has successfully assisted law enforcement agencies worldwide to quickly find offenders and solve crimes. Cognitec also offers a leading-edge video screening and analytics technology that allows users to detect and identify persons of interest in video streams while computing demographic and behavioral data.
Cognitec´s products are easy to use, flexible, extendable, and take into account current industry standards, allowing for easy customization and integration. The company also provides excellent technical support, training, documentation, and tutorials.
Cognitec has established sales and support offices in Europe, the USA and Australia, and works closely with business partners in more than 50 countries.
With a clear corporate focus on face recognition technology and applications, the company is committed to delivering the best performance available on the market.
- FaceVACS SDK / FaceVACS v9.9
- FaceVACS-Entry (biometric photo capture + verification)
- FaceVACS-DBScan ID (face database search)
- FaceVACS-VideoScan (video screening)
- ISO 19794-5 and ISO 39794-5 face image compliance tests (FaceVACS-Entry)
- ASIAL
- Biometrics Institute
- European Association for Biometrics
- IBMATA
- Sedex
- TribalHub
- Facial image database search for ID issuance and investigative use cases.
- Real-time video screening and people analytics for persons of interest.
- Biometric photo capture and verification during border checks.
- ISO 19794-5 and ISO 39794-5 compliance checks for face image quality and standards alignment.
- Integrated in e-Gates (self-service passport checks)
- FaceVACS-Entry biometric photo capture for major international airports in Australia (Home Affairs)