UAE-based leading IT systems integrator Gulf Data International (gDi) and FaceTec, a global leader in 3D face authentication software have signed a collaboration agreement with Digital Dubai in order to work together on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in biometric face verification technology.
Digital Dubai has been entrusted with four major responsibilities as the government agency in charge of the city’s digital development, and they are;
Hasten the digital transformation of the city through strategic partnerships with governments and private sector entities,
Increase the Emirate’s digital economy contribution to the city’s GDP,
Develop digital competencies of national talent,
Maintain and develop Dubai’s digital wealth, while also accelerating Dubai’s cyber security efforts.
Kevin Alan Tussy CEO – FaceTec
“We are so happy to be working with gDi, such a highly-regarded organization in the MENA region. Digital Dubai requires their solutions to consistently demonstrate exceptional performance and value, and we are honored to have been chosen over dozens of other vendors from around the world to be one of their technology partners for the important, forward-thinking undertaking they have planned for the city.”
Mr. Omar Atta, CCO of gDi said, “gDi is proud to have partnered with FaceTec, the global leader in 3D Face Authentication technology. FaceTec provides its enhanced security process, which is now becoming a new industry standard in the modern technology sector, to a worldwide list of prestigious clients. Collaborating with FaceTec to bring their solution to this region will finally allow biometric authentication to flourish as it should, ensuring the market will be using the best technologies available to maintain its high-security standards while greatly enhancing the user experience.”
He noted that Digital Dubai is a global pioneer in both technology implementation and citizen happiness, and it serves as a key pillar in the city’s continued expansion. The collaboration on such a critical solution with Digital Dubai is extremely unique since they are one of the globe’s spearheads in innovation.
“FaceTec’s solution will enable some of the great use cases that have been designed to come to life throughout the region, as organizations will finally have the confidence needed in their authentication provider,” Mr. Atta further added.
