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Cognitec

Biometric Technology

Provides highly accurate, scalable face recognition technology for security, identity verification, and biometric authentication applications with proven performance in independent testing.

Last updated Jul 20, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
1996
HQ
Dresden, Saxony, Germany
Connections
1

At a glance

Employees
51-200
1competitors

About

Leading provider of face recognition technology with strong presence in government and security sectors

Cognitec Systems GmbH is a technology company specializing in face recognition software and biometric identification solutions. Founded in 1996, the company develops advanced algorithms and systems for facial biometrics used in security, border control, law enforcement, and identity verification applications. Cognitec's technology is deployed worldwide by government agencies, airports, and enterprises requiring high-accuracy facial recognition capabilities. The company offers a range of products including FaceVACS software development kits, video screening systems, and database search solutions. Cognitec's face recognition technology is known for its accuracy and has consistently performed well in independent evaluations such as NIST's Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT). While not strictly an AdTech company, Cognitec operates in the broader identity and verification technology space that intersects with digital advertising's need for identity solutions and fraud prevention. Cognitec maintains offices in Germany and the United States, serving customers globally across government, commercial, and enterprise sectors. The company focuses on providing robust, scalable biometric solutions that comply with various international privacy and data protection standards.

Business model

Software Licensing

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • FaceVACS

    Core face recognition software development kit for integration into various applications

  • FaceVACS-VideoScan

    Real-time video screening and face detection system for surveillance applications

  • FaceVACS-DBScan

    Large-scale database search solution for matching faces against extensive databases

  • FaceVACS-Entry

    Access control solution using face recognition for secure entry systems

Key features

High-accuracy face recognition algorithmsReal-time video screening capabilitiesLarge-scale database matchingMulti-face detection and trackingAge and gender estimationLiveness detectionCross-platform compatibilityScalable architecture

Use cases

Border control and passport verificationLaw enforcement investigationsAccess control and physical securityIdentity verification for financial servicesVideo surveillance and monitoringFraud preventionTime and attendance trackingCustomer identification

Customer segments

Government agenciesLaw enforcementBorder control authoritiesAirports and transportation hubsFinancial institutionsEnterprise securitySystem integrators

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Computer vision algorithmsDeep learning neural networksBiometric matching enginesC/C++ core librariesCross-platform SDKs

Security & compliance

ISO/IEC 19794ISO/IEC 30107 (Liveness Detection)GDPRNIST standards compliance

Deployment

On-premiseHybrid

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 1996 · Founded
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