SALTO introduces access control via facial recognition with acquisition of TouchByte

SALTO Systems, a global leader in electronic access control solutions without physical keys, confirms its commitment to secure, seamless access control through facial recognition with the acquisition of British technology innovator TouchByte. TouchByte is a pioneer in hassle-free access control using advanced facial recognition systems.

The digital revolution has transformed society. Entire industries have been reshaped and our professional lives, education and leisure time have changed beyond recognition. Digital ID carriers, digital identities and facial recognition are becoming the standard in all industries, with automatic facial recognition becoming a key technology to meet market needs.

In 2022 SALTO Systems Cognitec, a major and growing player in the field of facial recognition. This was already an important step toward enhancing its access control solutions through biometrics and using facial recognition technology to facilitate a keyless smart access experience. By integrating its flagship FaceVACS algorithm, powered by Cognitec, into SALTO's smart devices, SALTO will bring a whole new set of capabilities to its portfolio of products to enable additional use cases in applications across industries.

Now that moment is closer than ever. Through its recent acquisition of TouchByte, a UK-based technology innovator focused on facial recognition, SALTO aims to accelerate the development and time-to-market of the first and most advanced facial recognition access control solution by realizing Cognitec's algorithm potential through TouchByte's solutions portfolio and face management platform.

Bringing TouchByte into the SALTO Group reinforces SALTO's commitment to innovation and the development of new technologies. "Our acquisition of Touchbyte is a natural step forward in our mission to bring innovative and cutting-edge technology to the access control market," says Marc Handels, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer at SALTO Systems. "With our future facial recognition solution, we aim to provide our customers with a secure and frictionless way to access their buildings and facilities."

SALTO Systems is excited to see what the future holds for biometric technology.