The app, known as Operator Initiated Facial Recognition, is already being trialed by three UK police forces, with plans for a nationwide rollout next year.
NEC Software Solutions UK must sell some parts of its business after an in-depth merger investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority found that publicly-funded emergency services could end up paying more for essential software. NEC Software Solutions said it was disappointed by the decision but would work with the CMA on an appropriate remedy.
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IT services and software firm Trustmarque was bought by the outsourcing giant for £57million in 2016 and will now be sold for £111million to One Equity Partners.
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