Tina D’Agostin

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) announces that it is turning to Alcatraz AI, the building access control technology developer, to provide touchless, badgeless building access for all staff at their home, Banc of California Stadium. Alcatraz’s facial authentication technology provides a frictionless access control experience that is more secure and hygienic. The technology reduces touchpoints while streamlining building access protocols, and provides LAFC with a future-proof security solution. Facial authentication technology As businesses begin resuming on-site operations, health and safety is top-of-mind. According to one survey, two-thirds of employees have safety concerns as they return to on-site workplace participation, prompting business leaders to take steps to improve their holistic safety landscape. As businesses begin resuming on-site operations, health and safety is top-of-mind The football Club is deploying Alcatraz AI’s facial authentication technology to replace or augment badges for physical security and access control. This technology will be implemented in all LAFC facilities, allowing the club to more successfully resume on-site operations after the recent pandemic. With touchless entry, operations leaders can account for access security while also accommodating new pandemic-inspired health and safety protocols. Increasing building security “Touchless access using facial authentication increases building security and user convenience. In today’s operational reality, it also enhances health and safety measures by reducing touchpoints and enabling robust contact tracing programs,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI. “We are here to help companies secure physical spaces, helping them confidently resume on-site operations, and we are excited to support LAFC in their efforts,” she adds. “We are excited to work with the Alcatraz team to bring the future of security to all LAFC facilities,” explains Christian Lau, LAFC’s Chief Technology Officer. “We will be implementing the touch-less building/space access solutions for our personnel to automate contact tracing and real-time mitigation all in one device.”

Top systems integrator, VTI Security partners with Alcatraz AI to add the Alcatraz Rock autonomous access control solution to its product offerings. This partnership will no doubt introduce modern facial authentication technology to a wider, more diverse market. Alcatraz AI Rock The Alcatraz AI Rock is a frictionless, touchless access control solution that utilises artificial intelligence (AI) to verify those interacting with the system. This innovative technology employs a technique known as one-to-few matching, meaning the user’s privacy is protected during the authentication process. Organisations looking to implement biometric access control can now trust that VTI Security is prepared to offer a solution that won’t compromise on security, privacy, mobility, and flexibility. Touchless access control solution “We often meet with clients who love the idea of biometric authentication, but don’t love the idea of their photo being stored in a database,” said Josh Cummings, Vice President of Technology at VTI Security. Josh Cummings adds, “The Rock is the perfect solution to ease their fears, while still being easy to implement and use.” Holistic security approach VTI Security also offers a wide range of services that can enhance the Alcatraz user experience Along with security installation services, VTI Security also offers a wide range of services that can enhance the Alcatraz user experience. With hosted access control, dedicated project management, and preventative maintenance offerings, users can rely on the VTI team for every step of the way. This holistic approach also caters to either of Alcatraz’s platform hosting options: Cloud or on-site solutions. Secure facial authentication solution “It is clear that VTI is committed to providing exceptional service from beginning to end while also addressing the client’s needs of today and tomorrow,” said Tina D’Agostin, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alcatraz. Tina D’Agostin adds, “We look forward to the advancement of secure facial authentication in the industry and are confident that VTI Security can help us with this mission.”

Alcatraz AI and Netronix Integration have announced a strategic partnership to expand their access control solutions to security business users. The two companies are partnering to deliver Alcatraz’s industry-renowned facial authentication solutions, through Netronix Integration’s global network and customer base. Alcatraz AI and Netronix partnership The new, innovative partnership leverages the respective technology and leadership strengths of Alcatraz AI and Netronix Integration, in order to create compelling value for both companies, and their security and risk mitigation customers. With tailgating detection, multi-factor authentication, and frictionless entry technology playing an increasingly critical role in creating safe and secure workplaces, enterprise security experts recognise the need to implement access systems that minimise health risks for employees, visitors, and their communities. Facial authentication solutions The Alcatraz AI and Netronix partnership will provide an efficient access control solution that empowers businesses The Alcatraz AI and Netronix partnership will provide an efficient access control solution that empowers businesses to stay ahead of the curve, during their business reopening phases and beyond. “Facial authentication is a much-needed element in access control, because it’s more secure than many other authentication options, more convenient for end users, and more efficient for businesses,” said Tina D’Agostin, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alcatraz AI. Frictionless entry technology Tina D’Agostin adds, “Partnering with Netronix will allow us to provide Alcatraz’s facial access control solutions to companies across a wide range of industries and unlock the full potential of biometric technology for physical access.” “Alcatraz’s highly secured and frictionless entry technology, its deep engineering expertise, and collaborative approach are complementary to how the Netronix’s team works,” said Mark Sakamoto, Enterprise Business Development Manager at Netronix Integration. Mark Sakamoto adds, “We believe our partnership will help us drive more business impact for our clients as we continue to offer best-in-class enterprise security solutions.”

Alcatraz AI, the developer of secure frictionless access control solutions, has announced that its Alcatraz AI Rock solution now has capabilities that can detect and prevent tailgating at entrances and in a variety of industries. Countering the menace of tailgating Tailgating is one of the most common and innocent security breaches – an employee opening a door and holding it open, sometimes inadvertently, for a colleague, visitor, or vendor who should not have access. The problem is that tailgating opens a facility to undocumented and unauthorised entry. The Alcatraz AI Rock solution delivers a frictionless, facial authentication access control solution that mitigates tailgating. Alcatraz AI Rock solution Alcatraz AI Rock solution detects tailgating by identifying, in real time, an individual at an entrance The Alcatraz AI Rock solution detects tailgating by identifying, in real time, an individual as he/she approaches an entrance and identifies whether the individual has been authenticated. If an unauthorised user follows an authenticated user through a door, the solution will identify that user as a tailgater, and an alert is sent and logged into the access control system, along with a still picture of the unauthorised person. Ensuring secure, authorised access To prevent tailgating, the solution can be configured to send an alert to the access control system in the form of a unique credential that can only give access to authorised users. In this way, it can provide data on tailgating hotspots, and ultimately, modify physical security and access control, and adjust employee behaviour. “Physical security is a top priority for companies that want to protect their staff, offices and property, and mitigating tailgating is one way to ensure physical security,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI. Tina adds, “Our access control solution gives security teams the ability to not only detect and respond to tailgating in real time, but to prevent it, as well. We’re excited to share this solution with security teams.”

Alcatraz AI, globally renowned developer of secure frictionless access control products, has announced changes to their executive team, in order to help meet market demand and growth. Security industry expert, Tina D’Agostin, who served as the former Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Alcatraz AI, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), to spearhead global expansion of its AI-powered facial authentication solution for physical access control. Accelerating high-performing teams D’Agostin brings a wealth of experience in building, scaling and managing successful technology companies D’Agostin brings a wealth of experience in building, scaling and managing successful technology companies. As CEO at Alcatraz AI, D’Agostin will be laser-focused on accelerating high-performing teams and creating the operational foundation for hyper growth, in order to continue the momentum of Alcatraz’s go-to-market strategy and global expansion. Tina D’Agostin comes from Johnson Controls, where she was the General Manager of Building Technology & Solutions, based in Northern California. In her tenure with Johnson Controls, D’Agostin grew revenues and market share through new customer acquisition and expansion with leading Silicon Valley and global companies. Facial authentication platform major “Tina has a proven track record and acumen to bring together teams across the organisation to achieve market growth, making her the perfect fit to steer Alcatraz to be the leading facial authentication platform globally,” said Vince Gaydarzhiev, Founder and Chief Product Officer of Alcatraz AI, adding “I'm excited to partner with Tina to lead Alcatraz to its next level of growth.” “I am honored to take the role of Chief Executive Officer at such an exciting time in the company’s transformation,” said Tina D’Agostin, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alcatraz AI, adding “I look forward to leading the company towards success with our cutting-edge product that is transforming the way in which we view and use access control.”

National systems integrator, IES Communications, LLC, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc., has added the Alcatraz Rock autonomous access control solution to its security technology portfolio. IES Communications has selected the Alcatraz Rock to leverage the latest in biometrics – facial authentication – which is more secure and more hygienic, as it reduces touchpoints. “IES is always striving to bring safe new ways to utilize cutting-edge security solutions to its customers. With the implementation of Alcatraz Biometrics products, IES continues to design solutions for your environment that will secure your peace of mind,” said IES Vice President of Sales and Marketing Gilbert Romo. Delivering autonomous access control Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with 21 locations throughout the United States, IES Communications is a leading national technology infrastructure architect that delivers a comprehensive approach with a strong emphasis on client relationships and continuous innovation. “Alcatraz is excited to partner with IES Communications to deliver autonomous access control. IES has a great reputation for delivering comprehensive and reliable security solutions, and we know that the Rock will be an important addition to their portfolio,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer, Tina D’Agostin. Touchless and physical access control solution Alcatraz offers a touchless and secure physical access control solution that works with any access control system. The Rock replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence - to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. The Rock uses machine learning for increased security and accurate tailgating detection while intelligently enrolling employees as they are badging in, eliminating the headaches associated with traditional onboarding. A mask detection feature – the Mask Enforcer – provides a mask detection mode to help businesses comply with government-mandated facemasks.

Alcatraz, the developer of secure frictionless access control products, has added Three Factor Authentication (3FA) to the Rock facial authentication platform to deliver the ultimate in protection for high security areas and zero trust environments. “Three Factor Authentication using a biometric like facial authentication in the Alcatraz Rock platform is really one of the most secure ways to control access,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer Tina D’Agostin. “At Alcatraz, we have worked to leverage the Rock to work as that third authentication factor so that data centers, government entities, nuclear plants, the military, and similar organisations can provide the secure protection they are required to deliver.” Authenticates authorised users The Rock can be used for one, two or three factor authentication. In one-factor authentication, the Rock is the primary access control device and facially authenticates authorised users. In two-factor authentication, the Rock is used in combination with a badge reader to grant access. In three-factor authentication, the Rock is used along with two additional access control devices, like a badge reader and a PIN reader to verify employees' identities. Alcatraz Rock offers a touchless physical access control solution that works with an access control system In this scenario, the user needs to enter personal data, like a PIN or password, utilise a physical pass, like an ID badge, and provide biometric identification, like the facial authentication conducted by the Alcatraz Rock. It is the combination of these three distinct criteria that delivers 3FA, which is the ultimate in access control. The Alcatraz Rock offers a touchless and secure physical access control solution that works with any access control system. Autonomous access control It replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. The Rock uses machine learning for increased security and accurate tailgating detection, while intelligently enrolling employees as they are badging in, which eliminates the headaches associated with traditional onboarding. “The addition of 3FA is an exciting enrichment to the Alcatraz Rock platform as it is our goal to deliver autonomous access control that offers security that is unrivaled and is more affordable than security guards or turnstiles,” said D’Agostin. Renowned system integrators A number of renowned system integrators and security organisations - including Johnson Controls, PSA Security Network, SAGE Integration, and TRL Systems - have incorporated the Alcatraz Rock into their solutions portfolio. To learn more about how Alcatraz Rock can provide multi-factor authentication for an organisation, one can sign up for a demo on the company’s official website.

PACE Security, a Southern California-based security integration and systems design firm, has announced that it has added the Alcatraz Rock autonomous access control platform to its solutions portfolio. “We are excited to have PACE embrace the Alcatraz Rock and its ability to deliver access control via facial authentication,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer, Tina D’Agostin. Alcatraz Rock added to portfolio Tina adds, “PACE has already successfully delivered autonomous access control solutions to its clients with the Rock platform, including an installation they have already done for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Hospital in Los Angeles.” Based in Southern California, PACE Security has been delivering innovative approaches to security integration for 25 years. PACE provides complete solutions from engineering to the implementation and installation of equipment and complete customer training for seamless integration of access control, closed circuit television, and security. Two-factor authentication Adding the Alcatraz Rock to access control projects allows delivering customers a ‘level 10’ in access control security PACE Security Owner and President, Raymond (Ray) Downs said, “Adding the Alcatraz Rock to access control projects allows them to deliver customers a ‘level 10’ in access control security. Because the Rock can be used in a two-factor authentication where individuals badge in and also have to use facial authentication along with the badge that is as secure as you can get.” He adds, “It can’t be compromised if someone loses an ID badge or if it falls into the wrong hands. They also like the fact that they are not technology restricted by the Alcatraz Rock, since it works with any access control platform. The Alcatraz Rock integrates easily into nearly all access control platforms and can be used on any element at any system at any time. It’s an impressive product and we have a lot of enthusiasm about it.” Touchless and secure physical access control Alcatraz Rock offers a touchless and secure physical access control platform that works with any access control system. It replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. The Rock uses passive 3D sensing, machine learning for increased security, and accurate tailgating detection, while intelligently enrolling employees as they are badging in, eliminating the headaches associated with traditional onboarding. A newly added feature provides a mask detection mode, the Mask Enforcer, to help businesses comply with post-COVID-19 government-mandated facemasks.

Alcatraz, developer of secure touchless access control products, has partnered with Clear Cloud Solutions Inc. to sell and market Alcatraz’s innovative facial authentication platform in targeted physical security verticals. Marketing Alcatraz Rock platform “Clear Cloud Solutions Inc. has earned a great reputation for specialising in protecting critical assets in many sectors, particularly the utilities vertical,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer, Tina D’Agostin. She adds, “We’re excited to partner with Clear Cloud Solutions because we believe our Alcatraz Rock facial authentication platform will enrich their access control offerings and the ability to provide comprehensive one- and two-factor authentication protection on the edge.” Physical security integration expert Based in Southern California, Clear Cloud Solutions Inc. is a physical security integration company that designs, installs, services, and protects critical infrastructure. They provide companies with security systems that help minimise and avoid threats, prevent future threats, and a quick response in the event of an incident. Clear Cloud Solutions Inc.’s Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Greg Sippell, RCDD, said, “The firm chose to incorporate the Alcatraz Rock platform into their solutions portfolio because it incorporates the latest in technology to address a much-needed element in access control: facial authentication.” Touchless and secure access control solutions Alcatraz offers a touchless and secure physical access control platform that works with any access control system “We believe it is important to have technology in our portfolio that facilitates getting employees back to work safely and secures the workplace,” stated Greg Sippell, adding “We’ve been impressed with the Alcatraz team, the tools they provide, and their collaborative nature with the channel.” Alcatraz offers a touchless and secure physical access control platform that works with any access control system. It replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. Passive 3D sensing, machine learning for enhanced security The Rock uses passive 3D sensing, machine learning for increased security, and accurate tailgating detection, while intelligently enrolling employees as they are badging in, eliminating the headaches associated with traditional on-boarding. A newly added feature provides a mask detection mode, the Mask Enforcer, to help businesses comply with post-COVID government-mandated face masks.

Alcatraz, globally renowned developer of secure touchless access control products, has partnered with New York Security Solutions, Inc. (NYSS) to sell and market the Alcatraz Rock platform, in the US East Coast market. Touchless access control solutions “At New York Security Solutions, Inc., we take pride in the effort we put into choosing a security product to recommend to our clients and as technology geeks, we have been very impressed with the Alcatraz Rock platform and its ability to deliver touchless access control, using artificial intelligence, 3D, and machine learning,” said NYSS Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Cody Flood. “The touchless aspect is particularly relevant in a post-COVID society – we need to be able to deliver a reliable access control product that at the very least minimises touchpoints.” Alcatraz Rock platform Alcatraz is grateful that high quality integrators like NYSS are embracing the Rock platform" Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer, Tina D’Agostin said “Alcatraz is grateful that high quality integrators like NYSS are embracing the Rock platform and adding it to their solution portfolios.” She adds, “NYSS has an excellent reputation for delivering comprehensive security solutions and we’re excited to be able to provide them with the Alcatraz Rock platform which we know will enrich their access control offerings and add value.” Managed Security Technology Provider Headquartered in New York City, New York Security Solutions, Inc. (NYSS) designs and develops comprehensive security solutions for a variety of clients in the New York area and beyond. They have installed more than 20,000 access-controlled points and 60,000 video devices for more than 100 organisations. New York Security Solutions, Inc. is a Managed Security Technology Provider (MSTP), which demonstrates their commitment to emphasising only the best technology is included in their product offerings. Featuring passive 3D sensing, machine learning technologies Alcatraz offers a touchless and secure physical access control platform that works with any access control system. It replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. The Alcatraz Rock uses passive 3D sensing, machine learning for increased security, and accurate tailgating detection, while intelligently enrolling employees as they are badging in, eliminating the headaches associated with traditional on-boarding. Mask Enforcer feature A newly added feature provides a mask detection mode, the Mask Enforcer, to help businesses comply with government-mandated face masks.

Alcatraz, developer of autonomous access control products, has been added to the lineup of sponsors for PSA Security Network’s ADAPT 2020 virtual managerial conference for system integrators. PSA Network’s virtual event, held Oct. 6-8, 2020, will include sessions on topics ranging from industry, emerging technologies, physical security, operation improvements, managed services, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other PSA Network members and vendors and gain access to additional tools and resources to help them reinvent their businesses in the post-COVID-19 economy. The event also includes a virtual trade show for sponsors to foster networking and engagement throughout the event and beyond. Mask enforcement solutions As a recently-added member to the PSA Security Network, we are thrilled to sponsor and participate in the ADAPT 2020" Alcatraz was just recently added to the PSA Security Network of partners, bringing facial authentication and mask enforcement solutions to the renowned product consortium for system integrators. “As a recently-added member to the PSA Security Network, we are thrilled to sponsor and participate in the ADAPT 2020 virtual conference,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer Tina D’Agostin. “We have some great information to share in this virtual format to those seeking post-COVID touchless and frictionless access control solutions.” Access control system Alcatraz offers a secure facial authentication platform that works with any access control system. It replaces or augments ID badging as a credential with facial authentication, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and touchless entry into physical locations. An added feature that was designed specifically to address existing and potential future government-mandated face masks delivers face mask detection to ensure users are in compliance.