Motorola promotes 3D facial recognitions solutions in the Middle East

The UAE has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. There are good reasons, though, why we should look to see what is happening along the Persian Gulf coast in matters of homeland security. Motorola thinks so, too, and Patrick Gilmore, director of biometrics for Motorola Middle East and Africa tirelessly explains to anyone who would listen that the enhanced accuracy and reduced costs that 3D facial recognition delivers make it superior to more traditional facial recognition systems or two-dimensional photo biometrics. There is a reason why Gilmore is talking to security officials in the Gulf: With planned airport expansions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Muscat, Doha, and Jeddah estimated at more than $20 billion, Motorola’s introduction of 3D facial recognition technology to the region is very well timed. What is more, in addition to secure access control for airports, defense sites, energy plants, banks, hospitals, and other locations, Motorola touts its 3D facial recognition technology as suitable for supporting enrollment and issuing of national ID cards and passport documents. Motorola’s biometric solutions are already deployed in thirty-seven countries.